Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: help during tough times (3:27) Trent’s background in transportation (6:51) The role insurance plays on a daily business in the trucking business (10:21) Reacting to attorneys who target the trucking industry (12:55) Policies available to Oakley owner-operators (17:02) Most common claims dealt with (21:33) Voluntary medical insurance and more through TrueNorth (24:45) Tips for filing a claim (27:41) Updating the physical damage value of y...
Oct 27, 2021•44 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Year of Service and Safety Awards (3:28) Top qualities in an Oakley owner-operator (6:27) The importance of staying healthy (13:54) Problem solving on the fly (15:59) Dealing with challenges of getting trucks and truck parts (18:40) Thank you Corey, Dustin, and Kent for handling this week’s discussion on the Oakley Podcast. Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For m...
Oct 20, 2021•21 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: speeding; Oakley owner-operator acknowledgment (2:37) Introducing Alex and Hunter (8:15) Connecting with a driver (10:44) Alex’s early start on the first day on the road (12:24) Total miles covered (15:25) Overall impressions from the trip (19:48) Hunter’s trip took him to a Great Lake for the first time (21:24) Handling red lights at weigh stations (27:03) Dealing with four-wheel drivers in various cities (31:07) Eating good on the road...
Oct 13, 2021•38 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Remembering Jim Lane (2:03) Incredibly busy for all divisions at Oakley (7:05) A great time to make money in trucking (14:10) Planning loads from a dispatch perspective (15:30) Needing a good place to unload (21:05) Current needs in the Midwest (23:51) How many more trucks Oakley needs (28:34) Work with the larger Bruce Oakley, Inc. (33:09) Jobs in the Baton Rouge area (37:33) Thank you gentlemen for giving us the latest scoop on the tru...
Oct 06, 2021•40 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: automatic transmissions, swapping divisions, owner-operator shoutout (1:48) Introduction to Alisha and her background in trucking (5:50) Recognizing the female owner-operators at Oakley (10:37) Feeling safe on the road (11:50) Encouraging women to take the next step to become a truck driver (14:07) Interesting places Alisha has visited on the road (19:28) Typical day on the road (20:10) How Alisha found out about working at Oakley (23:26...
Sep 29, 2021•27 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: ELD update and owner-operator shout out (2:45) Introduction to today’s guests (5:43) The beginning of Oakley and Arrow’s relationship (8:13) The process of purchasing a truck from Arrow (15:09) Accepting trade-ins of a variety of vehicles (18:28) Models of trucks Arrow sells (26:15) Success stories (27:34) Used truck considerations (32:18) Making sure the first-time buyer is taken care of (41:03) Thank you Trae and Keith for driving down...
Sep 22, 2021•46 min
We asked each of our guests these three questions: What do owner-operators do for our business? How would you describe an Oakley owner-operator? What do you admire/respect about a truck driver’s job? From everyone at the Oakley Podcast, we are so grateful for all of our truck drivers, for your dedication, your sacrifices, and your commitment. Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show webs...
Sep 15, 2021•30 min
Sep 08, 2021•33 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Trucking update: company party and truck driver appreciation week information (2:00) Encouraging young people to consider careers in trucking (6:32) How to reach a new audience (15:12) Clay’s business (21:33) Recognizing and appreciating drivers (25:04) Thank you Clay for joining the show today and sharing your perspective. Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more info...
Sep 01, 2021•32 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Trucking update: driver appreciation week and owner-operator recognition (1:41) Introduction to Jason, bass fishing, duck hunting, and podcasting (5:40) The low-down on fuel and biodiesel blends (11:19) The Oakley deal for Pilot Flying J fuel rewards (23:12) Parking solutions (29:28) How the app saves drivers time (33:50) Renovations at truck stops across the country (41:08) Thank you Jason for stopping by the show today and for discussing benef...
Aug 25, 2021•50 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Trucking update: Baton Rouge dedicated route and 2290 filing (3:19) Introduction to Crystal and Malarkey (9:08) Malarkey’s connection with Oakley (12:53) The importance of the relationship with the unloaders and the owner-operators (15:02) The havoc caused by contaminated loads (18:46) Malarkey’s smog reducing shingle (23:30) Thank you Crystal for your business and for hopping on the show today. Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated tru...
Aug 18, 2021•30 min
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 c...
Aug 11, 2021•35 min
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 Oa...
Aug 04, 2021•36 min
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 (...
Jul 28, 2021•47 min
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) Th...
Jul 21, 2021•39 min
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 op...
Jul 14, 2021•40 min
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 restriction...
Jul 07, 2021•40 min
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 Trucki...
Jun 30, 2021•34 min
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...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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 Truc...
Jun 16, 2021•33 min
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 headq...
Jun 09, 2021•36 min
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 ...
Jun 02, 2021•35 min
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 (...
May 26, 2021•43 min
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 loc...
May 19, 2021•36 min
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 ...
May 12, 2021•34 min
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 (11:3...
May 05, 2021•26 min
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...
Apr 28, 2021•35 min
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 weeke...
Apr 21, 2021•36 min
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 Chas...
Apr 14, 2021•43 min
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 backgr...
Apr 07, 2021•53 min
