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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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00:35:26

71: The Nuts and Bolts of Oakley’s Shop

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/08/11

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Trucking update: owner-operator shoutouts and Flying J discounts (2:39)Re-introducing Toby to the show (5:43)The differences in the level one and annual inspections (6:31)Managing trailer inventory (12:00)Customizing dumps for Oakley (14:33)Being full staffed at the wash shop (18:19)Getting trailers worked on quickly (23:45)Drivers are proud of their trucks and expect the best protections for them (26:19)Automatic transmissions and the compatibility

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00:36:06

70: What does Oakley Dispatch Have to Say?

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/08/04

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Trucking update: keeping up with expiring physicals, inspections and more (2:40)Nick’s been at Oakley for more than 13 years (5:48)Manuel’s career at Oakley goes back over seven years (7:54)Daily priorities in Oakley operations (9:01)Communicating with 52 drivers as a dispatcher (11:37)Juggling different needs (14:33)Dump freight’s explosion this year (16:05)Where drivers live and sending them home loaded (19:11)Consistent earnings at Oakley

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00:46:30

69: Where Are All the Trucks?

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/07/28

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Trucking update: Vaccination bonus, trailer parking, and driver profile (1:58)Re-introducing Todd (7:05)Adam’s background (8:21)MHC’s relationship with Oakley Trucking over the years (9:29)Buying a truck used to be a more simple process (14:46)Browsing inventory on the website and placing a deposit (21:01)Current lead time on getting a special order truck (24:05)Trucks in MHC’s inventory and their warranties (27:07)Part shortage delays

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00:38:51

68: What Does It Take to Get Leased on with Oakley...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/07/21

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley update and vaccination bonus (2:20)Honoring Winston “Yamaha” Guest for helping a driver get off of train tracks (4:27)Introducing Dustin (12:06)Introducing Kent (12:47)Requirements for getting leased on with Oakley and the experience needed (14:26)The kind of truck needed (16:46)Disqualifications on driving record (17:33)Questions about home location and home time (20:44)What Dustin and Kent do when they receive an application (22:58)The state of

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00:39:38

67: Have you ever made a bad trucking decision?

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/07/14

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley updates and driver profile segment (2:50)Introducing Gary and Matt (5:29)Why they left Oakley initially (9:28)Getting back on board with Oakley (11:42)Creating a flexible schedule (19:31)Discussing the rehire process (21:44)Benefiting from the new pay raise (28:35)Don’t be afraid to call about coming back (32:58)Thank you, Gary and Matt for joining the show today to talk about returning to Oakley.Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated

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00:39:32

66: Arkansas Trucking Association, How are they...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/07/07

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley update and driver profile segment (1:37)Introduction to Shannon and her background (5:37)Shannon transitioned from studying accounting to being with the Arkansas Trucking Association for the past 18 years (7:42)Introducing commercial truck driving into schools (11:06)Dealing with a shortage of drivers (14:38)Trends in carrier consolidation and contraction (18:53)Not having a spot for 18-21-year-old drivers because of interstate restrictions

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00:33:57

65: Finding Success as an Owner-Operator with Ted Jansen

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/06/30

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Driver profile segment (2:30)Introducing Ted (4:20)Looking for the perfect truck (7:47)The importance of the load (13:14)Interacting with customers (15:59)Asking questions about safety (19:34)Learning about the industry (23:23)Advice about taxes, planning for retirement, finding a hobby (28:18)Thank you Ted for coming on the show to highlight your experiences and for offering important advice for current and future Oakley drivers.Oakley Trucking is a

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01:07:44

64: Do you Believe in Miracles? A Must Listen

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/06/23

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Driver profile segment (2:30)Introducing Jeff and Lorita (4:59)Jeff’s fever kept climbing and led to seizures and required him to be put on a ventilator (8:37)Trusting God to take care of them and how so many people reached out to meet their needs (16:29)When Jeff finally came to, he experienced serious problems with his lungs (19:22)The best and worst day was all in the same day for Jeff (26:01)Having to learn to rely on someone else when you’re used to

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00:33:27

63: How Can You Afford a Brand New 2022 Peterbilt?

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/06/16

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: driver shortages (2:02)Introducing Anthony and Alicia (5:38)Buying a new truck and trying to get a new one every four years (6:49)Dealing with health scares (11:04)Anthony’s routes (14:10)Friendships at Oakley (18:03)Going home every weekend (24:10)Using the annual bonus (28:29)Thank you Anthony and Alicia for coming on the show to share your experiences as a couple and about life behind the wheel.Oakley Trucking is a

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00:35:36

62: Oakley Fertilizer, The Ins and Outs

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/06/09

Key topics in today’s conversation include:New driver highlight segment (1:50)Bubba's history at Oakley since 1993 (4:04)Oakley's various ports (7:04)Fertilizer from start to finish (9:40)Fertilizer also handles deicing products (20:33)International imports and exports in the fertilizer division (25:04)Bright future for Oakley Fertilize (30:39)Thank you, Bubba, for showing a different side of Oakley on today's podcast.Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in

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00:35:17

61: Success as an Owner-Operator Husband-Wife Team

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/06/02

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: wellness tips while on the road (2:00)Brian’s background with trucking and how he and Beverly met (4:55)The process of becoming an owner-operator with Oakley (9:28)The friendships made on the road (15:35)How Brian and Beverly work together on the road (19:50)Packing the truck (24:40)Finding time to have fun on the road and searching for good places to eat (28:16)Thank you Brian and Beverly for joining the show to give a

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00:42:56

60: What's Happening at Oakley?

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/05/26

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett chats with Oakley operations managers Shane Smith and Scott Cowden to get updates about what’s new at Oakley, moving to the new office, discussing freight and safety, reading customer reviews, and more.Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: staying healthy while behind the wheel (1:49)Introducing Shane and Scott (7:14)Discussing unsafe driving (9:31)Staying on top of the paperwork for your physical

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00:36:25

59: Partners That Take Care of Owner-Operators on the...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/05/19

On this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett talks with Jeff Porter, fleet sales manager at LubeZone, and Landon Urban, general manager at AllStar Truck Service.Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: submit photos for company calendar (1:44)Background on Landon and AllStar (7:54)The repairs that AllStar does (10:30)How AllStar is able to get parts when dealers can’t (14:34)AllStar stands behind their work (24:40)Where AllStar locations are

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00:34:00

58: Making the Move to Oakley Trucking with Sam...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/05/12

On this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett talks with Sam Muntean, an owner-operator from the hopper-bottom division. Sam made the switch from being a company driver elsewhere to being an owner-operator at Oakley. Since then, he has helped recruit several drivers to the Oakley team.Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: tire discounts (1:31)Introduction to Sam Muntean (3:44)Getting the nerve to quit company driving job to come to Oakley

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00:25:43

57: If You Want the Best, You've Got to Pay for the Best

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/05/05

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett talks with listeners about the pay raise awarded to all owner-operators this May and discusses how Oakley combats the challenges of retaining drivers in an industry with high turnover.Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: distracted driving (1:15)Staying ahead of the game in the dry bulk business (6:18)The annual bonus continues without a cap (8:40)Adding and keeping the best drivers at Oakley

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00:35:19

56: Honest Talk with Oakley Trucking Owner Operators

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/04/28

On this week’s edition of The Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett catches up with Greg Cink and Jerald Hogan, owner-operators from the hopper-bottom division. They provide a behind-the-scenes look at what being an owner-operator with Oakley is like.Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: driving safely in poor conditions (1:27)Introduction to Greg and Jerald and their backgrounds (3:34)Advice for switching to Oakley and getting started (11:53)How Oakley’s

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00:35:36

55: Taking the Show on the Road to Oklahoma with Kyle...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/04/21

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett takes the show on the road to Oakley Port 33 in Oklahoma. He meets up with Kyle Haney and Colton Campbell to get the low-down on the dump division there.Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: how truck drivers are so important to America (1:35)Introduction to Kyle and Colton (3:34)Looking back at getting started in Oklahoma and how much its grown since then (10:08)If drivers want to work on the weekends,

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00:43:12

54: Would the PRO Act Be Harmful to Owner-Operators?

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/04/14

On this week’s edition of The Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett sits down with Mike Matousek and Lewie Pugh, the manager of government affairs and executive vice president, respectively, of OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association). OOIDA provides a voice, representation, education, information, benefits, and savings for truck drivers. Together they discuss the ramifications that the PRO Act has for drivers.Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain:

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00:53:02

53: What is the latest with the D.O.T? Plus Inside...

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/04/07

On this week’s edition of The Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett is joined first by Jeff Porter, Fleet Sales Manager at LubeZone, and then by Lt. Doug Laferty from the Arkansas DOT. In the show’s first segment, Jeff explains the services offered at LubeZone locations, and in the second segment, Lt. Laferty is back on the show to discuss trends and regulations. Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: dealing with an accident on the road (1:36)Jeff’s background

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00:33:40

52: How Do You Fight a Citation or CSA Violation?

The Oakley Podcast ·

2021/03/31

On this week’s edition of The Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett talks with Brad Klepper, president of Driver Legal Plan, a national law firm dedicated to protecting commercial truck drivers and their companies.Key topics in today’s conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: submitting photos for the Oakley calendar (1:47)History of Driver Legal Plan and the states it’s licensed in (6:02)Differences in tickets and citations from local officials and DOT officials (14:32)Most common

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