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 th...
Feb 15, 2023•43 min
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 i...
Feb 08, 2023•31 min
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.
Feb 01, 2023•29 min
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 fami...
Jan 25, 2023•41 min
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,...
Jan 18, 2023•29 min
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,...
Jan 11, 2023•53 min
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.
Jan 04, 2023•34 min
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 informati...
Dec 21, 2022•24 min
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: podcast.bruceoakl...
Dec 14, 2022•29 min
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 ...
Dec 07, 2022•35 min
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-o...
Nov 30, 2022•30 min
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....
Nov 16, 2022•35 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: in-absentia awards, fuel shortage rumors (3:40) What the company party is like (6:25) The truck show (7:51) How we picked the winner (10:06) The truck show winners and what they won (12:50) Employee awards (22:19) Changes to make for next year (28:51) The band and dancing (33:44) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: ...
Nov 09, 2022•38 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: company party, be on the show (3:22) Introducing Mika and Wanda Durbin (6:44) What all they’ve added to their truck (13:06) Why the Durbins came to Oakley (17:30) How the Durbins are liking Oakley today (22:26) Mike’s experience with Lubezone (29:52) Wanda’s experience as a truck driver’s wife (32:07) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check ...
Nov 02, 2022•45 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: GEOtab videos, company party recap (3:13) Jimmy’s background and personal life (5:06) How Jimmy came to Oakley (10:38) Jimmy’s interests beyond trucking (17:47) The novelty of things well worn (22:22) What Jimmy would tell his younger self (28:53) Jimmy’s road life YouTube channel (38:24) Follow Jimmy's Road Lyfe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEWLkhUFhkHGwb3FCqFQaA/videos Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking compa...
Oct 26, 2022•43 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: website remodel, automatic transmission (3:16) Getting to know Shannon (5:25) Truck driver appreciation week (11:13) New legislation to help truck drivers (19:26) Thanking our truck drivers (30:31) 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....
Sep 14, 2022•33 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: customer feedback (3:18) Getting to know Ivan (5:55) What Ivan does for Oakley (10:16) About Ivan’s family (18:22) How Ivan’s liked working at Oakley (23:47) 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....
Sep 07, 2022•32 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: driver appreciation week (3:20) What's happening in Oklahoma (4:42) Who’s working in the office (7:11) The Oklahoma customer base (14:29) The ideal truck driver (17:56) The future of Port 33 (20:40) 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....
Aug 31, 2022•29 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: anniversary gift (4:51) A little about Bruce (6:59) The process of becoming an owner-operator (11:43) What's it’s like pulling a pneumatic tank (19:12) How the customers treat owner-operators (25:27) The worst thing about Oakley Trucking (29:46) The future for Bruce Marks (33:43) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: ...
Aug 24, 2022•39 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: unsafe driving, owner-operator recognition (3:45) What's going on Arrow Truck Sales (8:53) The relationship between Oakley recruiters and Arrow (17:45) What trucking world will look like in six months (37:31) Defining “a good deal” (46:22) The worth of doing a podcast (54:24) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podc...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: upcoming safety check (3:14) What we’re seeing in the freight industry (5:23) The importance of customer service (11:21) Preparing for bad times (14:33) Areas of opportunity (16:56) Email survey results (22:55) What makes Oakley different (26:18) 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....
Aug 10, 2022•31 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: fuel fraud, company party (3:06) About Tanner (5:50) Tanner’s first year at Oakley (8:02) Tanner’s YouTube channel (12:57) Making friends at Oakley (17:43) Business picking up (20:24) Annual bonus check (22:06) Keep up with Tanner (26:25) Tanner’s YouTube Channel: 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.bruceoak...
Aug 03, 2022•29 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: JJ truckstop breakfast, swapping divisions (3:26) How to prepare for orientation (7:15) Big obstacles overcome during orientation (12:13) What to expect each day (18:33) How Oakley invests in you (23:31) Preparing your trailer (25:12) Becoming a part of the Oakley family (32:12) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: p...
Jul 27, 2022•36 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: calendar, heat strokes (3:20) Get to know George Gear (5:26) George’s trucking history (11:38) What makes Oakley different (15:58) Money management advice (19:44) The worst and best at Oakley Trucking (22:57) Success at Oakley Trucking (24:55) Making friends at Oakley (29:10) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podc...
Jul 20, 2022•33 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley’s partnership with HTA (5:42) Radio Nemo (11:17) Owner-operator success story (12:49) How long the program takes (17:52) The next step for you to take (21:33) 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....
Jul 13, 2022•26 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: recruiting cards (2:35) Meet Lonnie and Paul (5:07) Trading trucks (9:26) Pneumatic tanks (11:38) Paid per mile vs percentage (16:28) Making friends at Oakley (18:33) Technology changes (20:51) Money management advice (23:14) A challenge that’s worth it (26:54) What the future looks like (30:50) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out ou...
Jul 06, 2022•34 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update (2:33) About Robin (5:27) From UPS to Oakley Trucking (7:44) Starting at Oakley (12:23) Advice on managing money (19:52) John Ross’ drift event (27:30) Remembering names (29:34) 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....
Jun 29, 2022•35 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: 2290 forums due, customer compliments (2:41) How the hopper division got started (4:57) How the hopper division has expanded so much (10:57) More pay for hauling more weight (16:41) Communicating with long-distance terminals (20:59) The future of the hoppers (22:05) 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.bruceo...
Jun 22, 2022•28 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: fuel notifications (2:46) Getting to know Tommy (3:35) When and where the party is (5:13) Walking down memory lane (7:25) What we do at the party (12:04) What we’ll be eating and when (15:17) Free hotel room for the night of (18:21) Getting from your room to the party (20:34) Live entertainment for the evening (23:51) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more in...
Jun 15, 2022•31 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: What’s going on at MAC Trailers (3:07) How MAC Trailers got started (4:32) Meeting specific needs for trailers (7:47) The future of MAC Trailers (10:56) 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.
Jun 08, 2022•14 min
