This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett brings in Corey Huey, Kent Childers, and Dustin Eagle from the Oakley recruiting department as the group talks about the company’s approach to recruiting and retaining top owner-operators. They cover Oakley’s unique benefits—including pay for all miles, weekly settlements, anniversary and referral bonuses, fuel and insurance discounts, and no trailer rental fees—while emphasizing the importance of transparency, relationship-building, and setting clear expectations with recruits. Listeners gain insight into the daily challenges recruiters face, the company’s supportive culture, how Oakley’s commitment to its drivers sets it apart in the trucking industry, and so much more. 

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Podcast as a Recruiting Tool (1:12)
• Basics of the Recruiting Call (4:34)
• Pre-Qualifying and Relationship Building (6:25)
• Explaining Pay Structure and Incentives (8:38)
• Anniversary Bonus Program (13:07)
• Company Culture and Personal Touch (16:23)
• Financial Benefits and Savings for Owner-Operators (18:12)
• Referral Bonus Program (20:34)
• Long-Term Recruiting and Relationship Management (24:37)
• High Standards and Application Rejection (26:29)
• Setting Expectations with Recruits (29:22)
• Recruiters’ Multifaceted Roles (32:13)
• Retention Through Recruiting Process (34:06)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (36:21)

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.