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11/13/24 • 41 min
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.
Re-Air: Trucking with Scruffy: Balancing Family, Freight, and Pneumatics with Adrian Guillot
The Oakley Podcast
01/01/25 • 50 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Welcome to Today’s Episode (1:02)
- Megan's Back to Co-Host (1:57)
- How the Podcast Has Grown (3:59)
- Adrian's Background in Trucking (6:21)
- Family Dynamics (7:59)
- Pneumatic Trucking Insights (9:42)
- Unloading Process Duration (14:15)
- Starting Trucking Journey (18:18)
- Finding Good Eats on the Road (19:33)
- Adrian’s Wife's Flea Market Adventures (20:03)
- Truck Purchase Experience Through Arrow Truck Sales (22:39)
- The Story behind “Scruffy Transportation” (26:21)
- Challenges of Owner-Operator Life (32:00)
- Discovering Oakley Trucking (35:04)
- Importance of Dispatcher Relationship (37:43)
- Enjoying the Journey (41:12)
- Public Perception of Truck Drivers (43:59)
- Future Plans as a Truck Driver (46:09)
- Audience Question of the Week: Strategies for Parking as a Driver (48:03)
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.
11/20/24 • 27 min
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.
10/23/24 • 39 min
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.
208: Truck Stolen and the Road Back to Oakley Trucking with Aaron Magray
The Oakley Podcast
07/10/24 • 27 min
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.
215: Out of Many, One Marlon: The Journey from Jamaica to Oakley
The Oakley Podcast
08/28/24 • 30 min
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.
07/17/24 • 31 min
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.
212: Keeping the Wheels Turning: Essential Safety Tips for Truck Drivers to Avoid Violations
The Oakley Podcast
08/07/24 • 46 min
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.
Update to Owner/Operators as to the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Oakley Podcast
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
Re-Air: Visualizing Success: Luigi's Journey from Colombia to Finding the Heart of Trucking
The Oakley Podcast
12/04/24 • 58 min
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Previewing Today’s Episode with Luigi (0:51)
- Canada Recruiting Updates (3:50)
- Luigi's Introduction and Journey to the United States (5:50)
- Family and Living Situation (7:09)
- Making the Decision to Leave Colombia and Move to the U.S. (9:12)
- Visiting Family in Colombia (11:15)
- Career Journey in the U.S. (12:16)
- Transition to Trucking (14:40)
- First Driving Job (17:11)
- Luigi's Introduction to Driving for Donna the Buffalo Band (19:48)
- Unexpected Recognition (22:36)
- Web Development Journey (23:29)
- Luigi Learning Different Languages (27:32)
- Language Learning Techniques (31:01)
- Decision to Buy a Truck (34:06)
- Learning About Oakley at Truck Stop (37:18)
- Equipment Trade-In (39:35)
- Visualization in Driving (41:59)
- Building Connections and Community (44:45)
- Future Plans for Luigi (47:49)
- Reflection on Life Experiences (48:53)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (52:57)
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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FAQ
How many episodes does The Oakley Podcast have?
The Oakley Podcast currently has 242 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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