Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Driver Appreciation Week (3:08) Leonard’s background and journey in trucking (5:18) From farming to owning a trucking authority (10:32) Working 100 hour weeks managing multiple trucks (12:03) Transitioning to Oakley (17:26) The importance of money management (20:49) Finding financial stability and a good work-life balance (23:46) Advice for owner-operators looking to make a move (25:34) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated truc...
Sep 13, 2023•29 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Getting trucks repaired after accidents and claims (2:43) Getting into driving school and the benefits of the program (8:05) The changing perception of trucking (10:42) The shift to automatic transmissions in trucks (12:08) Financing trucking school and job placement (13:18) Finding students (21:18) Income potential for entry-level positions for graduates (27:32) Combatting the driver shortage (32:13) Performance-based training regulatio...
Sep 06, 2023•41 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Hotel reservations for the company party (4:40) Pay per mile, loaded and unloaded (6:00) Stability and comfort (8:09) Family-owned and operated and the family atmosphere (10:35) Customer service and communication (16:12) Ensuring the success of the owner-operator (23:38) Teamwork at Oakley for the company’s success (24:37) Additional ways Oakley is unique from the competition (26:22) Final thoughts and conclusion (34:10) Oakley Trucking ...
Aug 30, 2023•36 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Truck wash receipts (2:40) Cody’s background and experience (4:28) Returning to Oakley (10:30) Reasons for making the decision to come back to Oakley (11:23) Leaving money on the table when leaving Oakley (14:08) The importance of communication and not making rash decisions (20:13) Getting support when struggling with work-life balance (21:03) Oakley’s desire to help the owner-operator (21:55) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operat...
Aug 23, 2023•26 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: pre-trip inspections (1:44) Financing for your truck and figuring out a down payment (5:02) Picking the right truck for the job (14:10) Selecting a good dealership to work with (17:41) Don’t spend your last dollar on a truck (27:22) Have a good business plan (34:00) What makes Oakley a good company for a first-time owner-operator (37:22) Thank you Dustin for taking us through the five steps that every first-time owner...
Aug 16, 2023•40 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Dustin and Carl’s work in safety at Oakley Trucking (1:16) Categories of safety violations (10:03) Vehicle maintenance violations (11:49) Brake violations (13:59) Hazmat violations (21:08) Speed cameras in construction zones (24:28) Personal conveyance misuse (27:09) New policies for submitting maintenance reports (29:55) Reminders for CDL renewal and physicals (31:41) Reporting issues with ELDs (34:20) The importance of safety at Oakley (38:17) Oakley...
Aug 09, 2023•41 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Pictures needed for the Oakley Calendar (1:43) Bobby’s success story at Oakley (5:09) Challenges of having a family and being on the road (9:05) An incident with Bobby’s truck catching fire (10:42) Advice for those considering switching to pneumatics (18:47) Stability and success that Oakley provides (22:22) How wives can be the backbone for truck drivers (29:37) Why a strong marriage and family matters in trucking (30:22) Oakley Truckin...
Aug 02, 2023•32 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Mark your calendar for the company party in October (1:49) Jordan and Kell’s journey to Oakley Trucking (7:30) How trucking experience helped in the transition to grain and fertilizer (12:31) The purchasing operation at Oakley (14:42) Oakley’s grain division (18:27) How the whole Oakley operation all works together (22:30) The impact of the owner-operator on the whole of Oakley’s business (26:31) What’s the future look like for the grain...
Jul 26, 2023•39 min
Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Passenger Authorization (2:50) Evaluation of freight in 2023 (8:04) Loads Oakley handles per week (12:41) The need for hauling maximum allowable weight (14:31) The need for communication across operations (23:06) Preventing service failures and maximizing earnings (30:44) Customer service and communication (36:35) Thanking our owner-operators (41:42) Improving dispatch communication procedures (45:20) Oakley Trucking is a family-ow...
Jul 19, 2023•48 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Debbie’s background and interests (1:03) The history of Lange-Stegmann (6:15) Sale of Lange-Stegmann to Bruce Oakley Inc. (11:04) Capabilities of the St. Louis terminal (12:19) Product quality and storage capacity (17:49) Investing in the Facility (21:19) Benefits of location and transportation in St. Louis (24:07) Family history and company legacy (26:12) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Roc...
Jul 12, 2023•29 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Celebrating 50 years of OOIDA (3:38) What does OOIDA do for truckers and drivers? (5:25) AB5 and how it impacts drivers (10:04) Other issues OOIDA is advocating for (15:14) The constant battle of OOIDA pushing for changes in government (19:20) Speed limiters (23:09) Policies on CSA scores and violations (32:41) The best ways truckers can support OOIDA (38:38) Specific changes that have been made because of advocacy (42:54) Connecting with OOIDA (46:55)...
Jul 05, 2023•51 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: More weight, more money while staying safe (1:54) Meeting Brandon and Alex and finding out about their backgrounds (3:43) Information from the terminal branches of Oakley (6:59) The range of products and deliveries at these terminals (12:05) Current projects at the terminals in Caruthersville, Ottawa and Seneca (16:23) Where do commodities originate from? (18:03) How long does it take products to come in once ordered (20:05) What does th...
Jun 28, 2023•29 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: Reminders on following rules at customer’s facilities (1:23) John and Josh’s journey to Oakley (3:16) Finding out about Oakley (5:25) Doing the research before making a move to become an owner-operator (8:51) The first phone calls with Oakley recruiters (11:08) The truck-buying process (14:02) Orientation processes at Oakley (20:16) Learning to operate the equipment (27:25) Advice to those thinking about coming to Oakley (31:59) Oakley T...
Jun 21, 2023•41 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Human Trafficking Statistics (0:12) Chris’ journey and background leading her to TAT (4:16) What is Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) (7:14) Human Trafficking under our noses (8:52) Manipulation Tactics Used by Traffickers (9:49) The Trucking Industry's Role in Fighting Trafficking (12:39) Truckers Against Trafficking success story (18:44) Training avenues for drivers (21:34) States requiring TAT training (23:01) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and ...
Jun 14, 2023•26 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Jared’s background and journey in founding BulkLoads (1:51) The importance of trust in business (7:12) Caring for your customer and your employee (9:18) Services that BulkLoads offers in the full cycle of trucking and freight (12:08) Taking away the pain points of owner-operators and customers (16:33) What’s the future look like for BulkLoads? (22:07) The BulkLoads podcast and other ways to connect (28:00) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated...
Jun 07, 2023•34 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Hope’s personal story of overcoming struggles and addictions with yoga (1:23) The story of Mother Trucker Yoga (MTY) (3:43) What MTY offers for truck drivers (6:12) The importance of motion and movement (7:41) Getting connected with Mother Trucker Yoga (8:49) Overcoming stigmas with yoga to improve your health (11:24) Simple tips and exercises for drivers (14:28) Mother Trucker Yoga’s goal of helping one million drivers (16:37) What does the future loo...
May 31, 2023•24 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: History and Mission of the St. Christopher Fund (2:23) Qualifications for receiving assistance (5:16) Common health issues among truck drivers (10:46) Funding for the St. Christopher’s Fund (12:38) Preventive health programs (18:01) The importance of preventive maintenance in our health (22:21) Final thoughts and closing remarks (25:58) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For mor...
May 24, 2023•27 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Oakley Update: High praise from a customer (1:35) Olof’s family and hobbies (3:36) Getting started in the trucking industry (5:42) Working as a company driver (11:56) Joining Oakley as an owner-operator (14:29) Working end dump at Oakley (20:32) Crazy stories from the road (24:09) Olof’s semi-retirement plan (29:38) Setting yourself up for success financially (31:09) Why Oakley? (36:05) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company he...
May 17, 2023•45 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: A love for trucks and truck drivers (0:12) Becoming a follower of Jesus in the Coast Guard (6:31) Transitioning to trucking out of the military (8:55) Joining the chaplaincy program (13:20) Ministering to drivers on the road (16:49) Spreading the word about PGTM (21:18) Marshall’s first search and rescue mission in the Coast Guard (24:55) Appreciation for Armed Forces and Truck Drivers (25:56) Connecting with Power of God Trucking Ministries (27:21) Oa...
May 10, 2023•28 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: KC’s background (1:09) Getting a start in radio at Sirius XM (7:13) Becoming the host of Road Dog (11:26) KC’s hobbies when he’s not on the radio (15:07) What does the future look like for KC? (18:26) Trucking’s influence on Sirius XM radio (20:43) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruce oakley.com ....
May 03, 2023•24 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Mona’s background and interests (1:43) How Mona got interested in the trucking industry (4:59) Services NAIT provides to support drivers (7:46) Healthcare services and other perks with NAIT (10:59) Joining NAIT (19:12) Wreaths Across America (21:05) How NAIT is different (24:52) The future at NAIT (27:14) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our sho...
Apr 26, 2023•31 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include: Live from the Mid-America Truck Show (0:27) The story of Pittsburgh Power (1:40) A love for trucks (3:30) Bruce’s personal interests and journey (9:01) Factors affecting truck performance (14:34) Misconceptions about truck drivers (17:59) The value of an owner-operator’s truck (18:31) Hurdles with emissions standards (20:49) Benefits of max mileage fuel borne catalyst (27:32) Mechanic shortage and public misconceptions (36:32) Improving the country thr...
Apr 19, 2023•53 min
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 o...
Apr 12, 2023•27 min
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) Oak...
Apr 05, 2023•38 min
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 ...
Mar 29, 2023•36 min
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 headq...
Mar 22, 2023•32 min
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 headquar...
Mar 15, 2023•47 min
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-owne...
Mar 08, 2023•34 min
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 famil...
Mar 01, 2023•38 min
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 c...
Feb 22, 2023•41 min
