Jerry Dunbar, Robert Tennie and Freddie Baker join host Jeremy Kellett, director of recruiting at Oakley Trucking, to discuss the state of truck driving in 2020. The roundtable guests have more than 110 years of driving experience combined. The three owner-operators represent different segments of Oakley. Jerry comes from the hopper division, Robert from the end-dump division, and Freddie from the pneumatic division. Highlights from part one of the roundtable: Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: ...
Aug 26, 2020•48 min
Hopper dispatchers and coordinators Russell Vallance and Bryan Hill join host Jeremy Kellett, director of recruiting at Oakley Trucking, to discuss several topics regarding the hopper division. Need To Know: Fuel Savings (1:23) Important Announcements for Drivers (2:30) Introducing Russell and Bryan (4:45) Hopper Division Check-in (6:50) Need guys willing to work weekends to account for increased freight to the east coast (9:44) How much can a hopper owner/operator make in a year? (13:43) Avoidi...
Aug 19, 2020•34 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, is joined by Mark Steck who is the Heavy Duty Account Manager at Corpus Christi Freightliner/Western Star. Jeremy and Mark discuss a number of topics, including: Important Announcements for Drivers (2:16) Need to Know: Staying Healthy (6:00) Riding through Mark’s history in the trucking industry (8:38) Knowing the best time to trade your truck in (& saving a replacement fund) (17:20) Biggest mistakes owner-operators ...
Aug 12, 2020•47 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, is joined by Roger Carson and Dustin Barnett from the Safety Department here at Oakley. “Need to Know” with Vickie Chastain: Accidents (2:32) What to do first when you have an accident (5:00) Ensuring your camera is functioning correctly (14:09) How the Safety team deals with filing claims (23:43) Distracted driving due to phones & lawsuits (38:30) Do accidents mean you’ll be terminated? (49:00) Roger and Dustin play...
Aug 05, 2020•59 min
The conversation covers: “Need to Know” with Vickie Chastain: Getting the Oakley Discount (1:32) Describing Port 33 (7:00) Driving business to Oakley from the port (15:00) How the Terminal coordinates with Dispatch (27:13) The Oakley acquisition of Port 33 has been an exciting opportunity for growth within the Oakley family. Thanks to Justin and Justin for joining the show! Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more info...
Jul 29, 2020•40 min
Nick and Clayton explain how dispatchers are trained to be the best communicators for our Owner Operators: “Need to Know” with Vicky Chastain: Preventing Contaminations (2:00) How we hire dispatchers at Oakley (4:30) Training on the road with Owner Operators (16:13) Communicating & 24/7 access for our drivers (29:00) Clayton and Nick are vital to the experience we’re able to provide for our Owner Operators and offer a unique relationship with each of our drivers. Thanks to both of you, we’re...
Jul 22, 2020•37 min
The duo discusses how they began working with Oakley and all the unique features of the Oakley Trailer products: This Week’s “Need to Know” (1:30) Overview of MAC Trailers (4:00) How MAC and Oakley Starting Working Together (6:13) Unique Features for Oakley Trailers (15:52) The MAC Trailer Quality Difference (25:00) Mike and David are valuable partners in what we do at Oakley. Thanks for joining the show and for all your work. We appreciate you! Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated tru...
Jul 15, 2020•32 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, is joined by Dustin Eagle and Kent Childers of Oakley’s Recruiting department to talk about the recruiting process at Oakley. From the initial phone call with recruiting to orientation and everything in between. • Dustin and Kent share their journey with Oakley (1:45) • Requirements for an owner/operator in joining Oakley (4:00) • Expectations and Specifics before drivers are leased (14:00) • Welcoming first-time truck d...
Jul 08, 2020•37 min
They discuss: - Roger’s career path and how he got into Safety at Oakley (4:20) - Updates and scope of new driving rules (13:00) - How to get in touch with the Safety team with any questions or concerns (34:00) Roger and the Safety team are an integral part of what we do at Oakely and they provide much-needed support for our drivers. Thanks for joining the show and for all of your work. We appreciate you! Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Litt...
Jul 01, 2020•37 min
Randolph shares his story with us and discusses his experience working with Oakley. Randolph’s background and coming to Oakley (4:30) Managing a port, recruiting & running orientation (9:35) Running over the road in 48 states but getting home by the weekend (18:00) Randolph is a legendary part of the Oakley family. He does an incredible job running our orientation program and is an excellent resource for our owner-operators. Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company hea...
Jun 24, 2020•27 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, is joined by Jason Webb and Scotty Crisco for the second half of their conversation. - The Owner Operator’s role in customer billing (2:25) - Getting our drivers home on the weekends (7:35) - How critical it is to haul the correct weight (16:30) Big thanks to the dispatch team for joining the show! If you have questions for the team, or want to chat please feel free to give them a call. We’re thankful for their service t...
Jun 17, 2020•28 min
Jason and Scotty talk about how the dispatch department works, how loads are booked, dealing with customer requirements, and share their personal histories with Oakley Trucking. How Dispatch and Driver Assignments work at Oakley (6:50) How Owner Operators work together with Dispatch (13:00) Planning loads & servicing different customer requirements (19:00) How Dispatch communicates directions and instructions to Owner Operators (25:30) Our dispatch team is incredibly critical to our operatio...
Jun 10, 2020•39 min
Jeff and Michael give us an update on the PPE loans, provide guidance on the best ways to file taxes, and talk about starting their own business: How ATBS got started (3:11) Should I be charged for the money I made selling my truck? (18:04) What are ways new drivers could save money? (21:00) Is it better to run as an LLC or a Sole Proprietorship? (31:00) What are some less than obvious ways to save on taxes? (35:20) How can I find a good tax accountant in my home state? (43:00) We’re proud and t...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, is joined by Vickie Chastian and Wendy Peeks from our Recruiting Team. Vickie and Wendy get into the details of trading trucks, some benefits for our owner/operators and their families, and filing your 2290: Trading Trucks: our process to upgrade your truck (5:00) Adjusting insurance based on your truck’s value (9:15) Getting expired permits and tags renewed (12:00) Anniversary Gift Cards & Other Benefits for Oakley ...
May 27, 2020•37 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, is joined by Todd Venable and Mike Donnely from MHC Kenworth. MHC Kenworth has been a trusted partner of Oakley Trucking for the past 25 years. The guys talk about working with Kenworth and how they can help our Owner/Operators : MHC Kenworth’s one-stop-shop offering for Oakley (6:00) Scheduling service appointments around your schedule (10:15) How to use the Oakley Trucking nationwide discounts (16:20) Buying and/or fin...
May 20, 2020•37 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, is joined by Toby Bishop. Toby is the Shop Foreman for Oakley Trucking. Toby is a 21 year veteran at Oakley Trucking and talks about the new services we’ve got for drivers, how to best use the Shop services, and preventative measures drivers can take for their trucks: How we serve drivers with the Oakley wash bay (3:00) The best way to get in and out of the shop quickly (8:15) How we pick the best tires for your truck (1...
May 13, 2020•36 min
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Dulaney and Colby Foster from our operations department to talk about the impact that COVID-19 has had on freight and workload at Oakley. 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
May 06, 2020•34 min
In this episode, we sit down with Daryl Dobbs, one of our owner/operators, to talk about his journey in joining the Oakley family. 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
Apr 29, 2020•27 min
In this episode, we sit down with Randy Rymel, Safety Manager at Oakley, to talk about safety, CSA pay and ways owner/operators lose money by getting points. 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
Apr 22, 2020•32 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, talks with Todd, one of our owner/operators, about his battle with COVID-19 and his recovery. 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
Apr 15, 2020•34 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, talks with Todd Amen, Founder, President and CEO of ATBS. We talk about important tax information for owner/operators and certain incentives with the recent government stimulus package. 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...
Apr 08, 2020•20 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, talks with Nick Dulaney to give additional updates on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and how the company is dealing with changes in recent weeks. 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
Apr 03, 2020•19 min
In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Mitchell, office and accounting manager at Oakley Trucking to answer a lot of questions about our expansion and the new facilities we have. 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
Apr 01, 2020•32 min
In this episode, Jeremy Kellett, Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking, gives important updates on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and how the company is dealing with changes in recent weeks. 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
Mar 25, 2020•16 min
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Oakley Podcast! Our pilot episode of the show is an interview with Justin Oakley, one of the leaders of our family business. On this episode, we talk to Justin about his view on the family legacy and what he sees coming in the future for family-owned trucking companies like ours. 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...
Mar 18, 2020•37 min
Welcome to The Oakley Podcast where we discuss all the latest news and updates relating to trucking , business , and family . I’m your host, Jeremy Kellett, and this episode 0. This show is brought to you by Oakley Trucking headquartered here in North Little Rock, Arkansas. We’re a family-owned and operated trucking company, and we’re excited to begin to share a bit more from behind the curtain here at Oakley HQ. In fact, we’re thrilled to be bringing on one of the leaders of our family business...
Mar 11, 2020•1 min
