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The Oakley Podcast

Oakley Trucking

The Oakley Podcast is a trucking industry podcast that educates and empowers owner-operators by providing relevant industry, market, and company news in a digestible audio format.

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00:35:33

168: The Top 5 Things That Set Oakley Apart

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/08/30

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Hotel reservations for the company party (4:40)Pay per mile, loaded and unloaded (6:00)Stability and comfort (8:09)Family-owned and operated and the family atmosphere (10:35)Customer service and communication (16:12)Ensuring the success of the owner-operator (23:38)Teamwork at Oakley for the company’s success (24:37)Additional ways Oakley is unique from the competition (26:22)Final thoughts and conclusion (34:10)Oakley Trucking is a

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00:26:26

167: Cody Curren’s Journey Leaving Oakley Trucking...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/08/23

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Truck wash receipts (2:40)Cody’s background and experience (4:28)Returning to Oakley (10:30)Reasons for making the decision to come back to Oakley (11:23)Leaving money on the table when leaving Oakley (14:08)The importance of communication and not making rash decisions (20:13)Getting support when struggling with work-life balance (21:03)Oakley’s desire to help the owner-operator (21:55)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking

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00:39:33

From the Archives: 5 Important Steps to Consider When...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/08/16

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: pre-trip inspections (1:44)Financing for your truck and figuring out a down payment (5:02)Picking the right truck for the job (14:10)Selecting a good dealership to work with (17:41)Don’t spend your last dollar on a truck (27:22)Have a good business plan (34:00)What makes Oakley a good company for a first-time owner-operator (37:22)Thank you Dustin for taking us through the five steps that every first-time owner-operator

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00:41:06

166: Safety Tips That Keep Money in Your Pocket

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/08/09

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Dustin and Carl’s work in safety at Oakley Trucking (1:16)Categories of safety violations (10:03)Vehicle maintenance violations (11:49)Brake violations (13:59)Hazmat violations (21:08)Speed cameras in construction zones (24:28)Personal conveyance misuse (27:09)New policies for submitting maintenance reports (29:55)Reminders for CDL renewal and physicals (31:41)Reporting issues with ELDs (34:20)The importance of safety at Oakley (38:17)Oakley Trucking is a

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00:31:53

165: The Taylor Family's Recipe for Success at Oakley...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/08/02

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Pictures needed for the Oakley Calendar (1:43)Bobby’s success story at Oakley (5:09)Challenges of having a family and being on the road (9:05)An incident with Bobby’s truck catching fire (10:42)Advice for those considering switching to pneumatics (18:47)Stability and success that Oakley provides (22:22)How wives can be the backbone for truck drivers (29:37)Why a strong marriage and family matters in trucking (30:22)Oakley Trucking is a

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00:38:47

164: The Grain and Fertilizer Operations at Oakley

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/07/26

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Mark your calendar for the company party in October (1:49)Jordan and Kell’s journey to Oakley Trucking (7:30)How trucking experience helped in the transition to grain and fertilizer (12:31)The purchasing operation at Oakley (14:42)Oakley’s grain division (18:27)How the whole Oakley operation all works together (22:30)The impact of the owner-operator on the whole of Oakley’s business (26:31)What’s the future look like for the grain and

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00:47:42

163: Freight Update with Operations

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/07/19

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Passenger Authorization (2:50)Evaluation of freight in 2023 (8:04)Loads Oakley handles per week (12:41)The need for hauling maximum allowable weight (14:31)The need for communication across operations (23:06)Preventing service failures and maximizing earnings (30:44)Customer service and communication (36:35)Thanking our owner-operators (41:42)Improving dispatch communication procedures (45:20)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and

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00:29:14

162: A Century's Worth of Family Business: Debbie Fick

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/07/12

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Debbie’s background and interests (1:03)The history of Lange-Stegmann (6:15)Sale of Lange-Stegmann to Bruce Oakley Inc. (11:04)Capabilities of the St. Louis terminal (12:19)Product quality and storage capacity (17:49)Investing in the Facility (21:19)Benefits of location and transportation in St. Louis (24:07)Family history and company legacy (26:12)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas

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00:50:37

161: Fighting for the Independent Trucker - Lewie and...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/07/05

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Celebrating 50 years of OOIDA (3:38)What does OOIDA do for truckers and drivers? (5:25)AB5 and how it impacts drivers (10:04)Other issues OOIDA is advocating for (15:14)The constant battle of OOIDA pushing for changes in government (19:20)Speed limiters (23:09)Policies on CSA scores and violations (32:41)The best ways truckers can support OOIDA (38:38)Specific changes that have been made because of advocacy (42:54)Connecting with OOIDA (46:55)Oakley

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00:29:15

160: Beyond the Headquarters: Oakley's Terminal Managers

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/06/28

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: More weight, more money while staying safe (1:54)Meeting Brandon and Alex and finding out about their backgrounds (3:43)Information from the terminal branches of Oakley (6:59)The range of products and deliveries at these terminals (12:05)Current projects at the terminals in Caruthersville, Ottawa and Seneca (16:23)Where do commodities originate from? (18:03)How long does it take products to come in once ordered (20:05)What does the future

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00:40:51

159: Fresh Out of Orientation

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/06/21

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Reminders on following rules at customer’s facilities (1:23)John and Josh’s journey to Oakley (3:16)Finding out about Oakley (5:25)Doing the research before making a move to become an owner-operator (8:51)The first phone calls with Oakley recruiters (11:08)The truck-buying process (14:02)Orientation processes at Oakley (20:16)Learning to operate the equipment (27:25)Advice to those thinking about coming to Oakley (31:59)Oakley Trucking is a

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00:26:29

158: The Trucking Industry's Greatest Weapon Against...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/06/14

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Human Trafficking Statistics (0:12)Chris’ journey and background leading her to TAT (4:16)What is Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) (7:14)Human Trafficking under our noses (8:52)Manipulation Tactics Used by Traffickers (9:49)The Trucking Industry's Role in Fighting Trafficking (12:39)Truckers Against Trafficking success story (18:44)Training avenues for drivers (21:34)States requiring TAT training (23:01)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated

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00:33:46

157: Serving the Owner-Operator with Jared Flinn of...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/06/07

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Jared’s background and journey in founding BulkLoads (1:51)The importance of trust in business (7:12)Caring for your customer and your employee (9:18)Services that BulkLoads offers in the full cycle of trucking and freight (12:08)Taking away the pain points of owner-operators and customers (16:33)What’s the future look like for BulkLoads? (22:07)The BulkLoads podcast and other ways to connect (28:00)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking

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00:24:04

156: Reaching Better Health with Mother Trucker Yoga

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/05/31

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Hope’s personal story of overcoming struggles and addictions with yoga (1:23)The story of Mother Trucker Yoga (MTY) (3:43)What MTY offers for truck drivers (6:12)The importance of motion and movement (7:41)Getting connected with Mother Trucker Yoga (8:49)Overcoming stigmas with yoga to improve your health (11:24)Simple tips and exercises for drivers (14:28)Mother Trucker Yoga’s goal of helping one million drivers (16:37)What does the future look like for

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00:26:45

155: The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/05/24

Key topics in today’s conversation include:History and Mission of the St. Christopher Fund (2:23)Qualifications for receiving assistance (5:16)Common health issues among truck drivers (10:46)Funding for the St. Christopher’s Fund (12:38)Preventive health programs (18:01)The importance of preventive maintenance in our health (22:21)Final thoughts and closing remarks (25:58)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more

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00:44:47

154: 51 Years of Trucking with Olof McTaggart

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: High praise from a customer (1:35)Olof’s family and hobbies (3:36)Getting started in the trucking industry (5:42)Working as a company driver (11:56)Joining Oakley as an owner-operator (14:29)Working end dump at Oakley (20:32)Crazy stories from the road (24:09)Olof’s semi-retirement plan (29:38)Setting yourself up for success financially (31:09)Why Oakley? (36:05)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in

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00:28:27

153: Spiritual Search and Rescue - PGTM

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/05/10

Key topics in today’s conversation include:A love for trucks and truck drivers (0:12)Becoming a follower of Jesus in the Coast Guard (6:31)Transitioning to trucking out of the military (8:55)Joining the chaplaincy program (13:20)Ministering to drivers on the road (16:49)Spreading the word about PGTM (21:18)Marshall’s first search and rescue mission in the Coast Guard (24:55)Appreciation for Armed Forces and Truck Drivers (25:56)Connecting with Power of God Trucking Ministries (27:21)Oakley Trucking

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00:23:54

152: Road Dog Radio: KC Phillip's Journey in the...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/05/03

Key topics in today’s conversation include:KC’s background (1:09)Getting a start in radio at Sirius XM (7:13)Becoming the host of Road Dog (11:26)KC’s hobbies when he’s not on the radio (15:07)What does the future look like for KC? (18:26)Trucking’s influence on Sirius XM radio (20:43)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.bruce oakley.com.

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00:30:55

151: NAIT: Supporting America’s Independent Truckers

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/04/26

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Mona’s background and interests (1:43)How Mona got interested in the trucking industry (4:59)Services NAIT provides to support drivers (7:46)Healthcare services and other perks with NAIT (10:59)Joining NAIT (19:12)Wreaths Across America (21:05)How NAIT is different (24:52)The future at NAIT (27:14)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website:

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00:53:13

150: The History of Pittsburgh Power

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/04/19

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Live from the Mid-America Truck Show (0:27)The story of Pittsburgh Power (1:40)A love for trucks (3:30)Bruce’s personal interests and journey (9:01)Factors affecting truck performance (14:34)Misconceptions about truck drivers (17:59)The value of an owner-operator’s truck (18:31)Hurdles with emissions standards (20:49)Benefits of max mileage fuel borne catalyst (27:32)Mechanic shortage and public misconceptions (36:32)Improving the country through

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