Épisodes

  • How Your Driving Record Impacts CDL Eligibility
    Nov 7 2025

    Your driving record tells the story of who you are behind the wheel, but how much does it really affect your CDL?

    In this episode of Successful Driver, we break down what counts as a serious violation, what’s considered minor, and how far back carriers and licensing agencies look when reviewing your record.

    You’ll learn how to read your driving history like a pro, what red flags could hold you back, and how to rebuild your reputation if your record isn’t spotless. Whether you’re working toward your first CDL or looking to stay in good standing, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you keep your career moving forward.

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    6 min
  • A Look Forward With Arrow and NTP Leadership
    Nov 1 2024

    To conclude our two-part discussion with Arrow Truck Sales President, Brock Gavin, and National Truck Protection's Chief Financial Officer, Geoff Stigler, we discuss preventative maintenance, equipment protection plans, and the future of the trucking industry.

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    10 min
  • Arrow's Partnership With NTP
    Oct 25 2024

    Arrow Truck Sales President Brock Gavin sat down with National Truck Protection's (NTP) Chief Commercial Officer, Geoff Stigler. In this first part of our two-part series, Brock and Geoff discuss the long-lasting partnership Arrow has with NTP and how it has helped our customers find success.

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    20 min
  • Navigating A Changing and Challenging Market
    Apr 24 2024

    The trucking industry has seen a lot of changes over the last few years. Despite all the ups and downs a changing, challenging market can bring, Arrow is still here. Our history of sound, customer-focused decision making has seen us through since 1950, and it will see us through for many years to come. Arrow President, Brock Gavin, joins Kent Swanson to discuss our place in the industry and how our honest, upfront philosophy and commitment to quality have kept Arrow driving forward during unpredictable times.

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    25 min
  • Truckers Against Trafficking
    Jan 31 2024

    The Senior Director of Industry Training and Outreach with Truckers Against Trafficking, Laura Cyrus, meets with Kent to discuss TAT's mission and how drivers everywhere can help prevent trafficking. Founded in 2009, Truckers Against Trafficking seeks to equip, empower, and mobilize truckers to help prevent and report crime.

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    17 min
  • A Veteran's Tips for Success in Trucking
    Aug 10 2023

    Veteran and owner of Warriors 360*, Chris Lyon, returns to the podcast to talk success, trucking, and why he chooses to work with Arrow.

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    27 min
  • Get to know OOIDA with Trevor Williams
    Jun 28 2023

    Trevor Williams, Fuel Card Program Coordinator with OOIDA, joins us on this week's episode to discuss the Owner Operator Independent Driver Association (OOIDA). Listen now to learn more about OOIDA and the benefits joining has to offer you as a driver.

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    14 min
  • Tips on Success with Oakley Trucking Inc.
    Jun 7 2023

    Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting with Oakley Trucking Inc. joined us on today's episode of the Successful Driver to talk success in trucking and skills and traits they look for when recruiting drivers. Trae Viser, the branch manager for Arrow Truck Sales Kansas City and Springfield joined the conversation along with Springfield's Lead Sales Associate, Kieth Wilson. Together they discuss what they've learned over the years that can help a first time owner-operator start off on the right foot.

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    28 min