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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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00:27:16

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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00:28:59

139: Altech Recycling: From Scrap to Smelter

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/02/01

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett and Jason Webb chat with Chad Chapman, the Facility Manager at Altech Recycling. During this episode, Chad talks about what Altech Recycling does, why the recycling business is important, the processes which allows Altech to handle over 2 million pounds a week, a new documentary, and more.

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00:40:50

138: Freight Update for 2023

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Spouse Gift Card Delivery and Shoutout to an Owner-Operator (0:55)Beginning of the year update from the pneumatic division (4:03)Beginning of the year update from the end-dump division (6:30)Dispatchers' role in handling the busy season (8:57)Opportunities for growth for Oakley in 2023 (12:55)Building a relationship with customers (18:10)Recession in 2023? (23:17)Final thoughts and takeaways (32:32)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and

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00:28:47

137: PrePass: How it Works

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/01/18

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Freight Update to start 2023 and upcoming MATS show (2:59)Don’s background and experience (5:15)What is PrePass? (6:17)How PrePass streamlines the weighing process for drivers (8:24)Tolling benefits with PrePass (12:33)The PrePass app and its benefits to users (17:48)What’s new at PrePass? (21:44)Final thoughts and takeaways (24:52)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas

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00:52:33

136: Are Warranties Necessary?

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/01/11

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Introduction to warranties (2:50)New warranties vs aftermarket warranties (5:36)Are warranties worth buying? (12:24)Determining if a repair is under warranty or not (15:37)Having someone on your side in warranty negotiations (25:01)Tips and advice on what to look for in warranties (33:30)Final takeaways (49:05)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out

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00:34:03

Year in Review: The Best Moments of 2022

The Oakley Podcast ·

2023/01/04

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.

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00:23:55

135: Owner-Operator Highlight: Randy Kemp

The Oakley Podcast ·

2022/12/21

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Oakley Update: EFS Fuel Cards and Merry Christmas! (2:19)Randy’s upbringing and hobbies (5:03)Transitioning from a company driver to an owner-operator (9:05)The reasons Randy chose Oakley (11:21)Randy’s new Peterbuilt (15:01)Why should drivers join Oakley? (16:26)Randy’s experience at the Oakley truck show (20:48)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check

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00:29:16

134: Be Heard with Adam Vazquez

The Oakley Podcast ·

2022/12/14

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Trailers are coming! (3:11)How the Oakley podcast got started (5:24)Expanding the audience through YouTube (14:43)Drivers at Oakley who tell their story through videos on YouTube (17:41)Shorts vs. Long-Form Content (21:03)Final thoughts and takeaways (26:17)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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00:35:10

133: Owner-Operator Highlight: Jay Dearing

The Oakley Podcast ·

2022/12/07

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Discussing Oakley’s Rider Policy with Dustin Barnett (3:12)Jay’s background and the backwards way he became an owner-operator (7:15)Why Jay chose Oakley (13:24)Getting a 2020 International Lonestar truck through Arrow Truck Sales (17:45)Benefit of being home more at Oakley (23:17)How Jay got famous through his TikTok account (toy_trucker) (27:36)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little

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00:30:10

132: A Word From the Captain: Charlie Johnson

The Oakley Podcast ·

2022/11/30

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: A special thank you and the need for pneumatic drivers (3:32)Charlie’s background and what got him interesting in career on a boat (5:25)The training and requirements to be a boat captain (7:37)Rules, regulations, and security on the boat (11:58)Stories of tricky situations on the water (15:15)The crew on board and their responsibilities (21:33)Charlie’s family and his hobbies when he’s on land (26:17)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and

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00:35:29

131: Freight Update with Jason Webb and Scotty Crisco

The Oakley Podcast ·

2022/11/16

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: document renewal (3:35)What’s going on with freight (6:45)Freight surcharge (15:09)Customer service issues (17:58)How a driver can help himself every week (23:24)Problem-solving 101 (31:01)Trailer issues (32:38)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.

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