The Relay
 - Episode
39

The Relentless Road: Demille’s Love for Trucking, Drumming, and Cars

In this episode of The Relay, host Sarah Williams talks with Demille Wooten, a driver at Gulf Relay for over a year. Demille shares his journey to joining Gulf Relay, his experiences on the road, and his preferences for routes and trucks. He discusses his favorite routes, including I-81 and a spot in New Jersey, his dream truck, an AW900. Demille also reveals his passion for drumming at his church and his interest in car customization, influenced by his love for racing games. The episode provides a personal glimpse into Demille’s life, and aspirations, and a look at the driving experience at Gulf Relay.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Finding Gulf Relay (0:12)
  • Dream Truck (1:12)
  • Favorite Routes and Places (2:12)
  • Personal Life and Aspirations (3:32)
  • Travel Aspirations (4:15)
  • Family Life and Balancing Work (5:20)
  • Passion for Drumming (6:09)
  • Interest in Cars (8:02)
  • Career Aspirations (9:31)
  • Advice for New Drivers (11:05)

The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, teams, and industry. From the unique challenges of the job to anecdotes about life on the road, our guests will provide a window into a profession that is crucial to our economy and way of life. Let’s hit the road!