The Oakley Podcast

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: 2290 forums due, customer compliments (2:41) How the hopper division got started (4:57) How the hopper division has expanded so much (10:57) More pay for hauling more weight (16:41) Communicating with long-distance terminals (20:59) The future of the hoppers (22:05) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquarte...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: fuel notifications (2:46) Getting to know Tommy (3:35) When and where the party is (5:13) Walking down memory lane (7:25) What we do at the party (12:04) What we’ll be eating and when (15:17) Free hotel room for the night of (18:21) Getting from your room to the party (20:34) Live entertainment for the evening (23:51) Oakley Trucking is a...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: What’s going on at MAC Trailers (3:07) How MAC Trailers got started (4:32) Meeting specific needs for trailers (7:47) The future of MAC Trailers (10:56) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website:  podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplec...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: All about Channel 21 Ministries (5:00) Resources available for truckers (13:49) Partnering with people and companies (21:24) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update (2:34) The freight surcharge (5:30) High demand (6:37) Particularly abundant areas (10:10) Top of mind responsibilities (14:04) Biggest daily issues (21:10) Hauling close to 80,000 pounds (27:27) Opportunities to work (34:02) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For mo...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: In loving memory of Gene and Paul (1:29) About Shawnta (5:57) Shawnta’s trucking journey (7:00) How Shawnta got connected with Oakley (12:53) The hopper experience (16:47) Transitioning between trucking companies (18:20) Shawnta’s long term plan (20:55) The great people in the trucking business (21:25) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated truck...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: About Lt. Doug Lafferty (3:38) CBSA Inspection (6:48) Distracted driving (9:52) Pulling drivers over (16:10) Dash cams (21:07) ELDs (23:33) DOT officers are there to help (25:40) Different speed limits for different vehicles (29:54) Weapons in commercial vehicles (31:23) Advice for truck drivers (34:27) CSA violations (36:03) Upcoming agenda (38:27) Oakl...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Dr. Bennett’s background (3:35) How to qualify to give a DOT physical (5:57) Blood pressure’s hindrance to physicals (9:34) Don’t avoid getting a physical (13:42) Common physical mistakes (17:11) Not telling the whole truth about your health (18:43) Do doctors target people? (29:52) A rise in cardiac problems (37:49) Why doctors can’t clear you to drive...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Mid America Truck Show, Red Roof Inn parking (3:39) Fuel prices and how your fuel surcharge works (7:15) Fuel discounts and how you can get them (17:22) Fuel card fraud and how to avoid it (23:49) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out ou...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: What CAG Truck Capital is all about (4:09) Getting your first truck with CAG (6:53) The effect of truck prices (9:22) Transferring from another finance company (10:49) Helping achieve and sustain long-term goals (14:33) What’s going to happen with crazy high prices (16:14) Other services CAG offers (17:55) Warranties (20:02) Oakley Trucking is a family-o...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: The birth of CAT Scale (5:06) Helping drivers who get fined (7:42) North Little Rock location (9:56) Making life simpler for drivers (12:37) On the CAT Scale horizon (15:26) The Way to Weigh Contest (16:39) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our sho...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: About Next Generation in Trucking (4:00) Lindsey’s involvement with the new apprenticeship (6:10) NGT’s impact on young people (7:07) Graduating from high school with a CDL (9:28) How NGT is making a splash (10:27) Creating alternative career paths (12:45) How to get in touch with Next Generation (13:56) NGT’s mission (14:39) Oakley Trucking is a family-...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: the Oklahoma cookout, driver recognition (2:44) About Jackson and Garrett (4:56) Making a difference (9:59) First thing in the morning priorities (12:38) Oakley’s customer service department (14:54) Giving drivers time off (16:07) Week-long ride alongs (17:16) Playing change as a dispatcher (24:23) What makes a top-tier driver (26:25) What...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: the Mid-America truck show (2:46) All about the reserve terminal in Louisiana (5:31) Oakley's role serving Oxbow and Rain coke and tar production (8:17) What delivering loads looks like in Louisiana (12:36) How much you can expect to earn (23:43) Upcoming Crawfish Boil! (30:17) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking compan...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: the Mid-America truck show (3:06) About Cole (4:00) Why Cole applied for a job in New York City (5:41) How to get an interview with someone in NYC (7:17) Getting a job in New York City (9:36) First impressions of New York City (12:08) Cole’s job (15:16) Supply chain logistics trucking (18:15) Cole Kellett’s future (22:39) Assimilating to t...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: owner-operator recognition (2:43) The realm of Bruce Oakley (4:39) On the horizon for Oakley (8:56) Effects of the pandemic on Oakley (10:15) Supply chain effects of the Russian/Ukraine war (12:50) Oakley’s global dealings (17:44) Plans for the old office building (21:33) Dream for Oakley’s future (23:32) Thoughts on a company party (25:13...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Responsibilities of the IT department (6:56) Finding your settlement in the Transflo app (13:02) Working between Oakley’s many locations (16:52) IT’s job on the boats (18:52) IT’s room, atmosphere, and team (20:34) How far Oakley’s technology has come (23:27) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Ro...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: About American Truck Business Services (3:33) Being a sole proprietor versus being an LLC or incorporated (12:16) Per diem: proof, changes (19:03) Home office IRS deductions (23:16) ATBS personal business consultant (27:18) Writing off health insurance (29:36) Deducting phone bills (31:00) How to know you’re paying into Social Security (33:09) Child tax...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: About the guests: Cris Ponds & Welden Sylve (1:57) Must-knows for new drivers (6:32) Tools new drivers need (9:32) How to load (13:24) Same routine (19:31) Carrying an extra pin (24:06) How to stay focussed after years on the job (28:12) Why Cris & Welden have stayed at Oakley (37:00) On the job help (41:18) How to patch a tarp (48:05) Oakley Trucking is...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: emergency contacts, occupational accidental insurance beneficiary, owner-operator recognition (2:55) The start of Port 33 (8:28) The growth of Port 33 (10:21) Local work (12:25) The origin of Port 33 (14:07) Richard & Jay’s trucks (14:57) The family quality of Oakley (16:46) First thoughts on new technology (19:15) Oakley Trucking is a fam...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: clean-cut appearance policy, expiring physicals, owner-operator recognition (2:49) Canadian vaccine mandate (6:50) Accident trends (9:14) Recruiting (12:15) CSA violations: speeding and tires (15:24) Geotabs (21:19) Oakley accidents (24:57) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock,...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: operating Geotabs, Dean Smith (3:05) The slowness of recruiting today (5:49) Recruiting in 2022 (7:59) Income consistency at Oakley (10:19) What truck drivers want (11:13) How many independent contractors Oakley needs (13:36) Where to live so you can be home on the weekend (15:59) We can meet your desires (18:21) Opportunities at Oakley (1...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: fuel discounts, freight update, owner-operator recognition (2:33) Settlement summaries (4:40) Owner-operator year-end numbers (15:32) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website:  podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Geotabs, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, Eddie and Betty Stewman (1:38) John Haley’s career and personal background (5:37) Why trucking has gotten both easier and harder the past several decades (9:36) How John lost 25 lbs following the Oakley health tips (13:35) Trucker Buddy program with elementary schools (17:58) Building long-standing re...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Damages & recovery from recent tornados (2:48) Saying farewell to recent retirees at Oakley (4:07) 2021 pay raises and giving out over $3 million in bonuses (8:36) Total miles driven by Oakley Trucking drivers in 2021 (19:35) Top Grossing Oakley Earners in 2021 (23:08) Looking forward to 2022 (36:28) Thank you to Jason for spending some ti...