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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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00:40:51

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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00:27:16

149: Celebrating Women in Trucking with Ellen Voie

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/04/12

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Ellen’s journey in starting the Women in Trucking Association (4:12)Salute to women behind the wheel (7:31)The “why” behind the Women in Trucking Association (9:34)Obstacles women face in the trucking industry (13:30)Getting the word out about the Women in Trucking Association (18:14)Final thoughts (24:52)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show

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00:38:15

148: Owner Operator Highlight: William Burdine

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/04/05

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Fuel mileage (2:41)Working in trucking while having a family (3:11)William’s journey to Oakley (7:40)Unusual loads (13:40)Trucking in extreme weather (14:32)Importance of friendships at Oakley (15:46)How William grossed $308,000 at Oakley last year (18:02)Social media and trucking (19:19)Importance of the relationship between driver and dispatcher (22:52)Advice for young people to get into trucking (26:01)Opportunities in trucking (35:22)Oakley Trucking is

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00:35:31

147: The Next Generation of Supply Chain Management

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/03/29

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Be mindful where you park your equipment (2:16)Professor Voss’ background and getting into supply chain (5:22)The growth of UCA’s supply chain management program (10:30)Demand for logistics and supply chain management (11:59)Holistic supply chain education (15:00)UCA’s management trainee program (16:09)Perception of truck drivers (18:04)Challenges truck drivers face today (20:10)CSA and FMCSA Regulations (24:02)Appreciation for truck drivers

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00:32:20

146: A Streak of Bad Luck: Scotty Smith's Incredible...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/03/22

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Scotty's background and experience at Oakley Trucking (2:37)Accident involving Scotty's truck and the long journey to repair (8:07)Finding the truck that hit him (11:59)Recovery and financial struggles (17:28)Finding the trucking company responsible for the accident (19:27)End dump trucking (21:53)Lessons learned through the struggle (26:02)Final thoughts and takeaways (30:44)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in

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00:46:36

145: Reminders from the Ladies of Safety at Oakley...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/03/15

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Discount updates for truck stops and good customer feedback (1:34)Background on Vivian, Amanda, Ashley, and Allison (4:02)Ensuring we are DOT compliant (8:36)Why safety comes calling (15:23)Locked and unlocked status (19:59)Hazmat and TWIC reminders (22:30)Auditing logs of drivers (29:56)CDL requirements and reminders (38:34)Incidents and inspections (42:32)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North

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00:34:04

144: The New Era of Electric Vehicles

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/03/08

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Micahel’s background in covering the transportation industry (1:46)The emergence of electric trucks in the industry (4:45)The challenges in infrastructure to support electric fleets (10:52)Why would a company want to move to electric trucks? (18:05)What are the charging needs for these vehicles? (19:53)The advancements of battery technology in recent years (23:40)Impacts of EV on the independent contractor (27:35)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and

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00:37:49

143: Keeping Your Rig Rolling: Tire Talk for...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/03/01

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Join Us at Mid-America Truck Show (March 30 - April 1, 2023) (1:37)David’s Background in the tire industry (4:32)The availability of tires today (7:50)What affects the price of tires? (11:02)The importance of quality in choosing a tire (16:02)Tips for maximizing lifespan for your tires (21:41)Commercial tire business vs personal tires (28:47)The importance of quality equipment for owner-operators (32:51)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and

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00:40:59

142: How Should Owner-Operators Prepare for Retirement?

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/02/22

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Matt’s background and experience in the financial industry (3:18)Defining financial independence (6:53)How does an owner-operator go about saving for retirement? (10:42)Investment categories for retirement (15:44)Is it too late to start investing if I am older? (17:49)The benefits of working with a financial advisor (21:40)Life insurance options (31:24)Final thoughts and takeaways (36:32)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company

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00:43:07

141: All About APUs

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/02/15

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Great customer feedback and a shoutout to an owner-operator (2:48)Ricky’s history working in trucking and with APUs (5:18)What is an APU and why has it become important? (6:39)The necessity for APUs for today’s driver (12:01)Different kinds of APUs and the pros and cons for each (13:16)Servicing an APU and warranty information (22:04)What’s the future of APUs? (27:01)What are weight specs and requirements for APUs (33:37)Final thoughts

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00:31:06

140: Recruiting Update with Kent Childers and Dustin...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/02/08

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Wash tickets and Adding and Detaching Shipments (1:49)Update on trailer availability (5:41)Goals for adding drivers at Oakley in 2023 (9:35)Update on the dump division (13:25)Why do drivers swap to pneumatics and how to do it? (16:36)Why do people leave Oakley trucking? (23:23)Final thoughts and takeaways (27:24)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information,

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