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The Oakley Podcast

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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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • Archie’s Background and Journey in Trucking (0:40)
  • Being Outnumbered by Women at Home (2:30)
  • Hobbies and Travel (4:23)
  • Getting Started in Trucking (5:23)
  • Archie’s First Date Story with His Wife (6:04)
  • Lifelong Dream of Being a Driver (9:14)
  • Industry Changes Over the Years (13:09)
  • Safety and Patience on the Road (15:30)
  • Pre-Road Rituals (17:16)
  • Upcoming Thanksgiving Plans (18:03)
  • Living Within Your Means (19:32)
  • The Value of Family Time (20:14)
  • Advice for Owner Operators (23:09)
  • Final Thoughts and Takeaways (25:34)

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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • Introducing Brian’s Story (1:18)
  • The Importance of Success Stories (2:00)
  • Brian's Truck Details (3:33)
  • Transition from Tow Truck to End Dump (5:54)
  • Hobbies and Fishing (9:08)
  • Challenges in Trucking (11:05)
  • Changes in the Trucking Industry (14:18)
  • The Journey to Owner-Operator Journey (16:07)
  • Flatbed vs. Dump Trailer (18:24)
  • The Importance of Dispatcher Relationships (19:09)
  • Public’s Perspective on Trucking (24:51)
  • Brian’s Future Plans (28:50)
  • Brian’s TikTok Channel and Content (30:02)
  • Hobbies of Bracelet Making (32:29)
  • Final Thoughts and Takeaways (37:56)

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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • Aaron's background and journey back to Oakley (2:05)
  • Aaron's experience with a different venture (7:17)
  • The decision to return to Oakley (17:27)
  • Aaron’s truck getting stolen (19:31)
  • Insurance lesson and returning to work (22:17)
  • Lessons learned (25:10)
  • Final thoughts and takeaways (26:10)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • Upcoming Events at Oakley (1:07)
  • Marlon's New Truck (5:06)
  • Marlon's Jamaican Heritage (7:40)
  • Family Background (9:29)
  • Challenges as an Owner/Operator (11:35)
  • Public Perception of Truck Drivers (13:53)
  • Future Plans for Marlon (17:09)
  • Experience with Dump Trailers (18:39)
  • Loading and Unloading Insights (19:11)
  • Safety and Responsibility (21:54)
  • Driving Habits and Parking (23:41)
  • Oakley Opportunities in St. Louis (26:47)
  • Audience Engagement Question (29:04)
  • Final thoughts and takeaways (30:13)

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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • Previewing this week’s episode (0:48)
  • Fred’s background and journey at Oakley (2:55)
  • Significance of inland waterways in transportation (6:06)
  • Explanation of waterways and their significance (7:34)
  • Fred’s personal background and family (9:28)
  • Expanding role at Oakley (12:14)
  • Improvements needed in the waterway system (15:12)
  • Efforts to secure funding for waterway projects (18:57)
  • Tonnage moved by barge (20:43)
  • Partnerships and roles in the waterway system (22:16)
  • Oakley's competitive edge (23:49)
  • Future of waterway systems (26:27)
  • Parting thoughts and takeaways (27:38)

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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • Previewing Today’s Show (1:01)
  • Thank you to Our Sponsors LubeZone and Arrow Truck Sales (2:09)
  • Explaining CSA (4:01)
  • CSA Categories (5:14)
  • Roadside Inspections (5:57)
  • Calculating CSA Scores (7:10)
  • Most Common Violations (13:16)
  • Current CSA Status (15:17)
  • Importance of Placards (17:28)
  • Vehicle Safety and Compliance (20:45)
  • Preventing Violations (21:28)
  • Driver Awareness of Violations (22:53)
  • Pre-Trip Inspections (23:33)
  • Impact of Technology on Inspections (25:20)
  • Understanding CSA Points (27:10)
  • Roadside Inspections and PSP (28:58)
  • Importance of Clean Inspections (33:23)
  • Incentives for CSA Performance (34:44)
  • Understanding CSA Point Calculation (37:00)
  • Importance of Safety Emphasis (39:20)
  • Brake Safety Week Announcement (40:39)
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Inspections (41:20)
  • Challenges of Pre-Trip Inspections (42:19)
  • Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks (45:09)

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.

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The Oakley Podcast - Update to Owner/Operators as to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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03/25/20 • 15 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

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The Oakley Podcast - 01: Continuing a Family Legacy with Justin Oakley
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03/18/20 • 37 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

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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

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • Previewing Today’s Episode (0:58)
  • Model Truck and Trailer Display Here in the Studio (1:45)
  • Importance of Owner-Operator Stories (3:27)
  • Jeff’s Background in Trucking (5:53)
  • Moving from New York to South Carolina (10:10)
  • Full-Time Trucking Experience (11:26)
  • Family's Trucking Legacy (14:38)
  • Transition to Owner-Operator (16:08)
  • Making the Decision to Become an Owner-Operator (19:18)
  • Tax Benefits of Being an Owner-Operator (20:29)
  • Learning the Business Side of Trucking (22:13)
  • Managing Business Finances (24:46)
  • Mental Preparation for Driving (27:24)
  • Perception of Truck Drivers (30:01)
  • Communication with Dispatchers (34:37)
  • Jeff’s Future Plans (37:30)
  • Final Thoughts and Takeaways (39:27)

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.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Oakley Podcast have?

The Oakley Podcast currently has 237 episodes available.

What topics does The Oakley Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Management, Podcasts, Business, Trucking and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on The Oakley Podcast?

The episode title '206: How Can Experienced Owner-Operators Mentor and Support New Drivers in the Trucking Industry?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Oakley Podcast?

The average episode length on The Oakley Podcast is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Oakley Podcast released?

Episodes of The Oakley Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Oakley Podcast?

The first episode of The Oakley Podcast was released on Mar 11, 2020.

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