
Driver to Driver - A Stokes Trucking Podcast
On Driver to Driver, we discuss all things trucking with a Stokes Trucking spin.
Episodes
23 episodes
Episode #24 - Advice for new drivers
This episode is filled with great advice for Truckers! First, our new Director of Retention & Recruiting at Stokes Trucking tells us about himself and offers tips for new drivers. Then, Ty Walker, Mike Hampton, and Brad Long discuss winter ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:09:50

Episode #23 - Great Eats!!!
For years, truckstops had some of the best food around. We talk with 6 of our drivers about their favorite places to dine. Some open, some from long ago. To check out a couple of the websites discussed, click the following links.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:17:28

Episode #22 - Football Fever!!!
All football and trucking. In segment one, we recap the 2021 football season with Mike Larsen, lead dispatcher for Stokes Trucking and co-driver of the Utah State Football equipment truck. Segment two we talk with Hal Morrell, co-driver of the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:24:00

Episode #21 - Best Friends and Best Fleets!
Welcome back after a long break! On this episode, we talk with John Brodie of 1580 Utility Trailer. John has been selling Stokes Trucking trailers for over 30 years. In segment two, we have a follow up discussion with Ray Andersen, driver of tr...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:07:17

Episode #20 - Insurance: More than just a policy
In Episode #20, we chat with Rand & Mark Austin of Beehive Insurance. Rand has been in the insurance business for 40 years and is a wealth of knowledge. We also talk with Ty Walker about CSA scores.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:10:45

Episode #19 - The Nighttime is NOT the right time!
On this edition of the podcast, we focus on night driving. The first segment is with Shane Gorder, driver of truck #696. We learn more about Shane and what he likes about Stokes Trucking. In the 2nd segment, we talk with Val Stokes & Ty Wal...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:18:20

Episode #18 - GO AGGIES!!!
On episode #18 it's all about the Utah State Football team. At time stamp 5:03 we talk with Mike Larsen and his son Britton, about Mike being a crazy Aggie fan. Then at time stamp 24:11, we get the inside scoop on what gets hauled in the equipm...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:28:00

Episode 17 - Best to be defensive
On episode #17 we talk with Jim Tarbet. Jim has been a driver for Stokes Trucking for 15 years and has 60 years of total experience. We also have Ty Walker's safety minute talking about defensive driving. Here's a link to the video of Jim...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:23:00

Episode #15 - Accidents happen
On this episode, we get to know Mike Larsen, dispatcher and customer service rep for N. CA and S. OR for Stokes Trucking. We also discuss what to do in case of an accident with Ty Walker. We also answer a question from the road about our ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:02:14

Episode #14 - Freightliner Fever!!!
On this episode of Driver to Driver, we focus on a couple of our vendors and talk about international shipping. Segments are as follows. Ben Isaacson @ 2:41 - Truck SalesPremier Truck Group(801) 978-8038 (di...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:13:30

Episode #13 - UTA Legends panel
On this episode of Driver to Driver, we play the Utah Trucking Association Legends Panel from UTA convention in St George, UT. You can find individual segments at the following time stamps.Intro to Episode #13 - 00:33 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:20:34

Episode #12 - MPG Matters!!! Part 2
On this episode we finish our discussion about fuel mileage with Mike Pollock, driver of truck 693. We also talk with Rick Clasby, executive director of the Utah Trucking Association about their purpose and the award the our founder, Val Stokes...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:09:50

Episode #11 - MPG Matters!
On this episode of Driver To Driver, we talk with Ty Walker, safety manager for Stokes Trucking about using the Adverse Driving exception when logging time. Following that, is an interview with Mike Pollock, driver of truck #693, about fuel eco...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:15:30

Mother's Day Special
Happy Mother's Day! We couldn't do what we do without your support! Here's a bonus episode of Driver to Driver - A Stokes Trucking Podcast. I interview my wife, Becki Lawver, and my mom, Clara Lawver! Be sure to thank all the Moms out there tod...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:50

Episode #9 - Driver Mental Health
On this episode we're joined by Charles Ballard, driver of truck #685 and Tyler Howell, Director of Safety for Stokes Trucking. We discuss mental health with Charles and Stokes Trucking's employee medical benefits with Tyler Howell. Please chec...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:11:33

Episode #7 - DOT Inspections
In this episode of Driver to Driver, the main topic is about DOT inspections. You can find interviews at the following timestamps.Val Stokes - 5:28Ty Walker - 15:29Brad Wiseman - 37:11Question from the Road - 54:37
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:01:00

Episode #6 - WIT (Women in Trucking) Part 2
This is part 2 of our Women in Trucking series. On this episode we talk with Dr. Becki Lawver from Utah State University and Chryssa Hunlock with Cheema Freightlines LLC. Time stamps are as follows -Intro w/Dr Rebecca Lawver -&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:49:56

Episode #5 - WIT (Women in Trucking) Part 1
On today's episode, we talk with Julie Stokes and Laura Hampton. March is Women's history month. We will be following up next week with a 2nd episode focused on Women in Trucking! We also answer a question from the road. You can skip to s...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:28:50

Episode #4 - WTH! (What the health!)
We look at driver health through interviews with Dale Swensen and Mike Roberts. Segment time stamps are as follows.Questions from the Road - What do drivers eat w/Mark & Grace - 4:38Dale Swensen on health - 11:07Ty Walker's Safe...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:14:00

Episode #3 - Lessons Learned
Episode #3 - Lessons LearnedAfter much deliberation, we settled on Lessons Learned for the title of this episode. Here are links to some of what was discussed and the timestamps.Intro w/Mark & Grace @ 0:30Brad Wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:04:19

Episode # 2 - Trucking History
On Episode #2 of Driver to Driver, we delve into the history of trucking. Segment #1 @ 3:08 you'll hear part #1 of our interview with owner and founder of Stokes Trucking, Val Stokes. Segment #2 21:58 is the history of Freightliner Trucks. Segm...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:08:00
