The Oakley Podcast

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Damages & recovery from recent tornados (2:48) Joe McCullough’s background & Oakley story (6:57) The Oakley recruiting process is entirely different (16:36) Shattering $240,000 in 6 months (22:35) The challenges of being on the road after 2 decades off (25:08) Christmas plans (33:28) Thank you to Joe for spending some time talking about yo...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Mid-America Truck Show (2:48) Scott’s career journey to becoming a Financial Services Advisor (4:47) What drivers need to do right now to be able to be financially independent (8:36) Is it ever too late to start? (19:35) How to deal with market volatility  (22:08) How to figure out how much you need to retire (28:58) The basic steps to fin...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: years of service decals & featured photos (2:08) ELDs training and installation (5:26) Dispatching updates by division (15:16) Relaying and updating customer information (19:45) Avoiding common trailer accidents (24:08) PPE regulations for Oakley drivers (28:28) Holiday pay (39:16) Thank you to Scotty for sharing important updates for all...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: years of service decals & featured photos (1:40) Brent’s background (6:26) Winston’s history (7:36) Driving the interstate then & now (8:45) How technology has changed the driving experience (14:30) The evolution of trucks (19:28) iPhones and trucking (24:04) Capacity on roadways designed in the 70s (30:41) Thank you Winston and Brent for...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: grieving recent losses in the Oakley family (1:10) Thanksgiving Facts (5:09) Family Traditions (7:06) Working on the Holidays (11:45) The Reason for Thanksgiving (12:12) Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!  Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more informat...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: freight surcharge, holiday planning, owner-operator recognition (3:59) Introducing Aaron and Kyle (8:02) Finding out what makes drivers happy and what they want improved (14:01) A data-driven approach to finding potential recruits (16:00) How recruiting drivers has changed in the Internet Age (21:12) Balancing the number of recruiting mate...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: $150 bonus for referring a lead, owner-operator shout-out (4:08) Sawyer’s background (7:44) Bobby’s history with Oakley (9:36) William’s background (10:45) Working in the Oakley shop (11:30) First impressions when finding out they’d be spending a week on the road (13:28) Sawyer’s journey with Bobby through the Midwest (14:04) Experiencing...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: buying new trucks (2:59) Randy’s journey to joining Oakley (6:36) Brent’s background (8:32) Randy’s experience in trucking prior to coming to Oakley (11:26) Pulling an end-dump (19:14) Brent tells Randy he’s the Owner-Operator of the Year (22:15) Dean’s path to becoming an Oakley owner-operator (27:10) Russell’s background (29:53) Dean’s t...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: help during tough times (3:27) Trent’s background in transportation (6:51) The role insurance plays on a daily business in the trucking business (10:21) Reacting to attorneys who target the trucking industry (12:55) Policies available to Oakley owner-operators (17:02) Most common claims dealt with (21:33) Voluntary medical insurance and mo...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Year of Service and Safety Awards (3:28) Top qualities in an Oakley owner-operator (6:27) The importance of staying healthy (13:54) Problem solving on the fly (15:59) Dealing with challenges of getting trucks and truck parts (18:40) Thank you Corey, Dustin, and Kent for handling this week’s discussion on the Oakley Podcast.  Oakley Truckin...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: speeding; Oakley owner-operator acknowledgment (2:37) Introducing Alex and Hunter (8:15) Connecting with a driver (10:44) Alex’s early start on the first day on the road (12:24) Total miles covered (15:25) Overall impressions from the trip (19:48) Hunter’s trip took him to a Great Lake for the first time (21:24) Handling red lights at weig...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Remembering Jim Lane (2:03) Incredibly busy for all divisions at Oakley (7:05) A great time to make money in trucking (14:10) Planning loads from a dispatch perspective (15:30) Needing a good place to unload (21:05) Current needs in the Midwest (23:51) How many more trucks Oakley needs (28:34) Work with the larger Bruce Oakley, Inc. (33:09...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: automatic transmissions, swapping divisions, owner-operator shoutout (1:48) Introduction to Alisha and her background in trucking (5:50) Recognizing the female owner-operators at Oakley (10:37) Feeling safe on the road (11:50) Encouraging women to take the next step to become a truck driver (14:07) Interesting places Alisha has visited on...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: ELD update and owner-operator shout out (2:45) Introduction to today’s guests (5:43) The beginning of Oakley and Arrow’s relationship (8:13) The process of purchasing a truck from Arrow (15:09) Accepting trade-ins of a variety of vehicles (18:28) Models of trucks Arrow sells (26:15) Success stories (27:34) Used truck considerations (32:18)...

We asked each of our guests these three questions: What do owner-operators do for our business? How would you describe an Oakley owner-operator? What do you admire/respect about a truck driver’s job? From everyone at the Oakley Podcast, we are so grateful for all of our truck drivers, for your dedication, your sacrifices, and your commitment. Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking...

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Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Trucking update: company party and truck driver appreciation week information (2:00) Encouraging young people to consider careers in trucking (6:32) How to reach a new audience (15:12) Clay’s business (21:33) Recognizing and appreciating drivers (25:04) Thank you Clay for joining the show today and sharing your perspective. Oakley Trucking is a fa...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Trucking update: driver appreciation week and owner-operator recognition (1:41) Introduction to Jason, bass fishing, duck hunting, and podcasting (5:40) The low-down on fuel and biodiesel blends (11:19) The Oakley deal for Pilot Flying J fuel rewards (23:12) Parking solutions (29:28) How the app saves drivers time (33:50) Renovations at truck stop...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Trucking update: Baton Rouge dedicated route and 2290 filing (3:19) Introduction to Crystal and Malarkey (9:08) Malarkey’s connection with Oakley (12:53) The importance of the relationship with the unloaders and the owner-operators (15:02) The havoc caused by contaminated loads (18:46) Malarkey’s smog reducing shingle (23:30) Thank you Crystal for...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Trucking update: owner-operator shoutouts and Flying J discounts (2:39) Re-introducing Toby to the show (5:43) The differences in the level one and annual inspections (6:31) Managing trailer inventory (12:00) Customizing dumps for Oakley (14:33) Being full staffed at the wash shop (18:19) Getting trailers worked on quickly (23:45) Drivers are prou...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Trucking update: keeping up with expiring physicals, inspections and more (2:40) Nick’s been at Oakley for more than 13 years (5:48) Manuel’s career at Oakley goes back over seven years (7:54) Daily priorities in Oakley operations (9:01) Communicating with 52 drivers as a dispatcher (11:37) Juggling different needs (14:33) Dump freight’s explosion...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Trucking update: Vaccination bonus, trailer parking, and driver profile (1:58) Re-introducing Todd (7:05) Adam’s background (8:21) MHC’s relationship with Oakley Trucking over the years (9:29) Buying a truck used to be a more simple process (14:46) Browsing inventory on the website and placing a deposit (21:01) Current lead time on getting a speci...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley update and vaccination bonus (2:20) Honoring Winston “Yamaha” Guest for helping a driver get off of train tracks (4:27) Introducing Dustin (12:06) Introducing Kent (12:47) Requirements for getting leased on with Oakley and the experience needed (14:26) The kind of truck needed (16:46) Disqualifications on driving record (17:33) Questions about hom...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley updates and driver profile segment (2:50) Introducing Gary and Matt (5:29) Why they left Oakley initially (9:28) Getting back on board with Oakley (11:42) Creating a flexible schedule (19:31) Discussing the rehire process (21:44) Benefiting from the new pay raise (28:35) Don’t be afraid to call about coming back (32:58) Thank you, Gary and Matt fo...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley update and driver profile segment (1:37) Introduction to Shannon and her background (5:37) Shannon transitioned from studying accounting to being with the Arkansas Trucking Association for the past 18 years (7:42) Introducing commercial truck driving into schools (11:06) Dealing with a shortage of drivers (14:38) Trends in carrier consolidation an...