The Oakley Podcast

Key topics in today’s conversation include: New Podcast Recording Setup (1:14) Previewing Upcoming Episodes (3:15) Stickers Mailing Update (5:46) Importance of Communication and Safety (8:22) Reasons for Driver Meetings (9:46) Understanding Camera Alerts (12:29) Importance of Face-to-Face Meetings (14:17) Addressing Driver Performance (15:34) Connecting Alerts to CSA Scores (17:34) Understanding S...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Reflections on 2024 (1:08) Christmas Celebrations (2:59) Thanksgiving Recap (4:46) Reflection on 2024 Goals (6:34) Company Milestones (11:01) Company Office Changes (13:24) Goals vs. Resolutions (16:11) Driver Resolutions (19:14) Health and Hydration (21:32) Eye Care for Drivers (22:13) Mental Health and Exercise (25:57) Learning New Hobbies (28:16) Look...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Welcome to Today’s Episode (1:02) Megan's Back to Co-Host (1:57) How the Podcast Has Grown (3:59) Adrian's Background in Trucking (6:21) Family Dynamics (7:59) Pneumatic Trucking Insights (9:42) Unloading Process Duration (14:15) Starting Trucking Journey (18:18) Finding Good Eats on the Road (19:33) Adrian’s Wife's Flea Market Adventures (20:03) Truck P...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Show with Benny and Dennis (1:01) Important Update on 2290s and using the website (4:36) Spreading the word about the podcast (8:10) Early days of working with Bruce Oakley (13:24) Experiences in the early days of the company (19:36) Bruce's early work and ventures (22:26) Expansion and development (24:02) Involvement in the business (...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Introduction of Today’s Episode with Damoni Gunter (0:12) Update on 2290s from Oakley (1:040) Damoni's Background and Transition to Oakley (5:06) Transitioning to Oakley and Truck Purchase (9:08) Discussion about Damoni’s New Truck (11:14) Truck Trade Process (12:06) Challenges of Being an Owner-Operator (14:32) Pros and Cons of Hopper Division (17:36) S...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: History and operations of JANTRAN (1:17) Long-term employees and company culture (3:59) The start of JANTRAN and its expansion (5:16) Impact of regulations and changes in the industry (9:47) Competition in the business (12:45) Acquisition by Oakley Trucking (16:51) Future outlook for JANTRAN (23:07) Challenges in river infrastructure (24:10) Paul’s perso...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Episode with Luigi (0:51) Canada Recruiting Updates (3:50) Luigi's Introduction and Journey to the United States (5:50) Family and Living Situation (7:09) Making the Decision to Leave Colombia and Move to the U.S. (9:12) Visiting Family in Colombia (11:15) Career Journey in the U.S. (12:16) Transition to Trucking (14:40) First Driving...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Happy Thanksgiving (1:10) Announcement of Break for Podcast Until New Year (2:01) Family Cooking Traditions (5:25)   Listener Thanksgiving Plans (10:00)   Cooking for the Less Fortunate (14:02)   Acknowledging Working Truckers During the Holidays (16:00)   Best Places for Truckers on Thanksgiving (17:29)   Thanksgiving Locations for Meals (19:50)   Black...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Archie’s Background and Journey in Trucking (0:40) Being Outnumbered by Women at Home (2:30)   Hobbies and Travel (4:23)   Getting Started in Trucking (5:23)   Archie’s First Date Story with His Wife (6:04)   Lifelong Dream of Being a Driver (9:14)   Industry Changes Over the Years (13:09)   Safety and Patience on the Road (15:30)   Pre-Road Rituals (17:...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Episode (0:58) Model Truck and Trailer Display Here in the Studio (1:45) Importance of Owner-Operator Stories (3:27) Jeff’s Background in Trucking (5:53) Moving from New York to South Carolina (10:10) Full-Time Trucking Experience (11:26) Family's Trucking Legacy (14:38) Transition to Owner-Operator (16:08) Making the Decision to Becom...

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett welcomes Peyton Clark from dispatch and Dustin Eagle from recruiting to talk about driver turnover and driver retention. During the episode, the group explores the high national turnover rates in the trucking industry and Oakley Trucking's strategies to combat this issue. Key points include the importance of communication, setting realistic expe...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Donzell’s Background and Journey in Trucking (2:30) Family Life (5:14) Family Legacy in Trucking (8:04) First Trucking Experiences (10:52) Current Truck Details (12:40) Importance of Truck Appearance (15:04) Advice for Aspiring Owner-Operators (17:06) Learning Equipment and Maintenance (18:24) Future of Trucking (20:01) Importance of Customer Service (22...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Introducing Brian’s Story (1:18) The Importance of Success Stories (2:00) Brian's Truck Details (3:33) Transition from Tow Truck to End Dump (5:54) Hobbies and Fishing (9:08) Challenges in Trucking (11:05) Changes in the Trucking Industry (14:18) The Journey to Owner-Operator Journey (16:07) Flatbed vs. Dump Trailer (18:24) The Importance of Dispatcher R...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Episode with Gregory Fallin (1:01) Upcoming Events and Company Party (3:23) Introduction of Gregory Fallin (6:32) History of Feed Products (9:45) Role of Feed Products in Animal Agriculture (12:27) Quality Control in Feed Products (14:03) Logistics and Distribution Model (16:25) Expansion and Capacity of Madison Facility (18:17) Firsts...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Overview of the Company Party (1:02) Company Party History (2:18) Party Logistics and Schedule (4:08) Truck Show Voting Process (6:04) Truck Show Awards (8:45) Safety Awards Overview (10:12) Company Family Atmosphere (12:05) Entertainment Announcement (15:11) Company Appreciation and Team Bonding (17:29) Cooking and Food Details (19:27) Awards Ceremony O...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: The Upcoming Company Party and Truck Show (1:49) John Welch's New Truck (6:11) John's Family Background and Trucking Journey  (8:35) Coming to Oakley Trucking (12:49) The Importance of Communication with Dispatch (15:01) Choosing the Right Truck (19:00) Life on the Road with Family (21:30) Exploring the Country (22:14) Mechanical Knowledge for Owner-Oper...

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Key topics in today’s conversation include: Celebrating Driver Appreciation Week (1:06) Welcoming Back Shannon Newton to the Podcast (1:58) Importance of Local Elections (5:24) Driver Appreciation Efforts (7:01) Challenges Faced by Truck Drivers (8:41) Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft Issues (9:30) The sophistication of Cargo Theft (12:14) Hair Testing for Drug Screening (14:34) Concerns About Loopho...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: The Importance of Customer Service (2:21) Examples of Customer Service (4:08) Understanding Customer Expectations (7:02) Visualizing Customer Relationships (9:07) Balancing Competing Interests (11:36) Specific Customer Service Failures (12:26) Handling Customer Complaints (18:28) Learning from Mistakes (20:22) Transflow Technology Overview (24:55) The Im...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Welcome to Today’s Episode (1:02) Megan's Back to Co-Host (1:57) How the Podcast Has Grown (3:59) Adrian's Background in Trucking (6:21) Family Dynamics (7:59) Pneumatic Trucking Insights (9:42) Unloading Process Duration (14:15) Starting Trucking Journey (18:18) Finding Good Eats on the Road (19:33) Adrian’s Wife's Flea Market Adventures (20:03) Truck P...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Upcoming Events at Oakley (1:07) Marlon's New Truck (5:06) Marlon's Jamaican Heritage (7:40) Family Background (9:29) Challenges as an Owner/Operator (11:35) Public Perception of Truck Drivers (13:53) Future Plans for Marlon (17:09) Experience with Dump Trailers (18:39) Loading and Unloading Insights (19:11) Safety and Responsibility (21:54) Driving Habi...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: From Desk Conversation to Podcast Recording (0:12) Meeting Joe and Kyle (1:11) Joe's Trucking Journey (3:04) Transition to Oakley Trucking (5:49) Kyle's Experience and Desire for Change (6:39) The Importance of Home Time (8:29) Family Atmosphere at Oakley (10:26) Questions About Routes (11:17) Discussion on Appearance (12:23) Truck Weight Management Tips...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Episode and Thank You to Our Sponsors (0:45) Randolph's Background and Family (2:13) Trucking School Experience (7:19) Early Career and Getting into Trucking (8:27) Randolph's First Truck (12:29) Joining Oakley Trucking (14:12) Randolph's Transition to Office Role (17:19) Winning the State Trucking Competition (20:34) Competing at Nati...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Show (1:01) Thank you to Our Sponsors LubeZone and Arrow Truck Sales (2:09) Explaining CSA (4:01) CSA Categories (5:14) Roadside Inspections (5:57) Calculating CSA Scores (7:10) Most Common Violations (13:16) Current CSA Status (15:17) Importance of Placards (17:28) Vehicle Safety and Compliance (20:45) Preventing Violations (21:28) Dr...

Key topics in today’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Episode with Luigi (0:51) Canada Recruiting Updates (3:50) Luigi's Introduction and Journey to the United States (5:50) Family and Living Situation (7:09) Making the Decision to Leave Colombia and Move to the U.S. (9:12) Visiting Family in Colombia (11:15) Career Journey in the U.S. (12:16) Transition to Trucking (14:40) First Driving...