More Than Just Trucks

Hosted by Ray Clark

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Presented by Truck Country and Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer, More Than Just Trucks is a podcast for gear heads, truckers, or anyone who wants to learn more about the trucking industry. Come along with me as we dive deeper into what makes this $700 billion industry an essential part of all of our lives.

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February 17, 2026Episode 133 min

Exploring the Future of Trucking

Justin Clarke, a 25-year veteran of the trucking industry and the co-founder/CEO of on-demand truck staffing platform F|STAFF, joins us to discuss the future of the trucking industry and the challenges posed by the changing workforce and industry landscape. Clarke also discusses his involvement with the Honey Foundation, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to encouraging and rewarding individuals to "pay it forward," through small, random acts of kindness. Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar

November 17, 2025Episode 31 hr 6 min

More Than Just Trucks: ASE Myths

In the latest episode of "More Than Just Trucks," Bob Cornwell, of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and Jay Goninen, of WrenchWay, join the podcast. With our host, Ray Clark, the trio discusses misconceptions about ASE certifications, particularly those in the trucking industry. Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar

October 20, 2025Episode 216 min

Preview: National FFA Convention & Expo preview

The recruiting team for Truck Country and Stoops’ parent company, McCoy Group, is heading back to the National FFA Convention & Expo, from Oct. 29-31.In the latest episode of “More Than Just Trucks,” Jenny DeArmond, a corporate recruiter for Stoops, joins us to preview the fun our team has planned for convention visitors both at the show site and at the Stoops Training Academy.Look for our team during the convention at the Indiana Convention Center. We’ll be located at Booth# 1906. Stop by our exhibit space for more info about the transportation and heavy-construction equipment industries and for your chance to take home fun prizes. Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar

March 28, 2025Episode 11 hr 21 min

2025 Voice of the Technician Report

Please join host Ray Clark as he visits Jay Goninen, of WrenchWay, as they discuss their takeaways from the 2025 technician survey report published by WrenchWay.Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar

May 13, 2024Episode 214 min

College vs. Tech School

In this episode, Ray welcomes back technician training program students Diesel and Chris as they compare and contrast the advantages of attending a traditional college compared with a tech school. Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar

April 9, 2024Episode 126 min

Training Knows No Age!

Two Truck Country technician training program students come from opposite ends of the age spectrum. Diesel, 19, entered the training program fresh after graduating high school. Meanwhile, Chris, 53, took a detour on his way to the program, initially pursuing a career as an airplane pilot and other opportunities before making his way to the Truck Country team. In this episode, host Ray Clark visits with the men about the similarities — and differences —they learn coming from different age perspectives. Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar

November 21, 2023Episode 523 min

Apprentice, Apprentice!

Ray, along with his colleague Jolene, celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by welcoming a members of Truck Country's apprenticeship program. Trey H., from our Dubuque dealership, and Cesar H., from our Hampshire location, talk about their experiences as part of the program. Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar

August 29, 2023Episode 449 min

From Far & Wide

Truck Country's Technical Training Program's newest class members have come from far and wide to join the company. Class members range in age from 18 to 52 and come from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds. The students have done everything from completing maintenance work on U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters to fixing scuba diving equipment in Guam and flying airplanes. One class member didn't even apply to work for the company but still has found his way to the apprenticeship program. Get to know our new training group and learn about their early impressions of the program in the latest episode of "More Than Just Trucks." Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar

June 19, 2023Episode 337 min

Get Off Your A$$

Ray's not pulling any punches! As diesel repair shops struggle to fill technician positions, it is not a good time to take a passive approach when recruiting future staff members, podcast host Ray Clark says. Ray, joined by guest Jay Goninen, co-founder and president of WrenchWay, puts out a call to shops everywhere to be more proactive in engaging with students enrolled in tech programs but also local high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar

March 9, 2023Episode 213 min

It's Signing Day!

The recruiting season is always open in the trucking and transportation industry! Recently, Truck Country and Stoops training programs welcomed newcomers to their diesel tech training classes with cool events at their facilities. The programs welcomed new "recruits" by hosting Apprentice Signing Day events, where newcomers to the three-year program were invited to ink their contracts in a similar style to how often college athletes sign their letters of intent. The latest episode of "More Than Just Trucks" provides an overview of the training programs and talks about the hoopla surrounding the contract signings. Josh Jorgenson fills in as guest host, but you'll find our usual host, Ray Clark, on the other side of the microphone. As Truck Country and Stoops' training director, Ray, and Todd Trentz, an instructor and developer for Truck Country's program, give an overview of the three-year program. Matt Schanze, a new Truck Country program student, also shares his thoughts. For more info about the training programs, email RayClark@truckcountry.com. Learn more about Truck Country & Stoops-Freightliner-Western Star by visiting truckcountry.com. Keep up with Truck Country & Stoops Freightliner-Western Star by checking out our Linktrees. Truck Country — https://linktr.ee/mcg_truckcountry_recruiting Stoops Freightliner-Western Star - https://linktr.ee/Stoopsftl_westernstar