The Oakley Podcast

By 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.... more

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How many episodes does The Oakley Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.

The Oakley Podcast episodes:

November 20, 2024227: Trucking Tales: Balancing Family Life and the Open Road with Archie Dille
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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28min
November 13, 2024226: Why Did the Truck Driver Cross the Road? To Become an Owner-Operator
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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42min
November 06, 2024 225: Understanding Driver Turnover: Key Insights and Retention Strategies for the Trucking Industry
This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett welcomes Peyton Clark from dispatch and Dustin Eagle from recruiting to talk about driver turnover and driver retention. During the episode, the group explores the high national turnover rates in the trucking industry and Oakley Trucking's strategies to combat this issue. Key points include the importance of communication, setting realistic expectations, and building strong relationships with drivers. Peyton emphasizes face-to-face interactions to address concerns, while Dustin highlights the need for respect and support. The episode underscores the significance of a positive company culture in retaining drivers to empower them to do their best work. Don’t miss this episode!
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41min
October 30, 2024224: Driving with Pride: The Journey of a Third-Generation Truck Driver Donzell Rivers
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Donzell’s Background and Journey in Trucking (2:30)
- Family Life (5:14)
- Family Legacy in Trucking (8:04)
- First Trucking Experiences (10:52)
- Current Truck Details (12:40)
- Importance of Truck Appearance (15:04)
- Advice for Aspiring Owner-Operators (17:06)
- Learning Equipment and Maintenance (18:24)
- Future of Trucking (20:01)
- Importance of Customer Service (22:02)
- Safety on the Road (24:48)
- Having Respect for Truck Drivers (27:05)
- Health and Fitness for Truck Drivers (30:15)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (36:10)
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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37min
October 23, 2024223: Going ‘All-In’ on Trucking: From Flatbed to Owner/Operator with Brian Lang
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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40min
October 16, 2024222: From Family Legacy to Industry Leader: The Story of Feed Products and Oakley's Acquisition
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Previewing Today’s Episode with Gregory Fallin (1:01)
- Upcoming Events and Company Party (3:23)
- Introduction of Gregory Fallin (6:32)
- History of Feed Products (9:45)
- Role of Feed Products in Animal Agriculture (12:27)
- Quality Control in Feed Products (14:03)
- Logistics and Distribution Model (16:25)
- Expansion and Capacity of Madison Facility (18:17)
- Firsts in the Industry (21:17)
- Collaboration with Oakley Trucking (23:28)
- Future Prospects (27:01)
- Family Legacy in Business (29:11)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:55)
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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32min
October 09, 2024221: Celebrating Excellence: Awards, Food, and Fun at the Oakley Trucking Company Party
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Overview of the Company Party (1:02)
- Company Party History (2:18)
- Party Logistics and Schedule (4:08)
- Truck Show Voting Process (6:04)
- Truck Show Awards (8:45)
- Safety Awards Overview (10:12)
- Company Family Atmosphere (12:05)
- Entertainment Announcement (15:11)
- Company Appreciation and Team Bonding (17:29)
- Cooking and Food Details (19:27)
- Awards Ceremony Overview (24:10)
- Final Schedule Recap (26:30)
- Event Excitement and Closing Remarks (27:47)
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.
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30min
October 02, 2024220: Is Becoming an Owner-Operator Worth the Investment?
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- The Upcoming Company Party and Truck Show (1:49)
- John Welch's New Truck (6:11)
- John's Family Background and Trucking Journey (8:35)
- Coming to Oakley Trucking (12:49)
- The Importance of Communication with Dispatch (15:01)
- Choosing the Right Truck (19:00)
- Life on the Road with Family (21:30)
- Exploring the Country (22:14)
- Mechanical Knowledge for Owner-Operators (24:17)
- Using Technology for Truck Issues (25:25)
- The Importance of Customer Service (31:45)
- Advice for Handling Customers (33:21)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (35:21)
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.
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37min
September 25, 2024 219: From the Rolling Hills of Scotland to the Open Road of the U.S.A: David Hossack’s Journey to Oakley Trucking
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30min
September 18, 2024218: Celebrating Drivers While Tackling The Industry’s Toughest Challenges Head-On with Shannon Newton of Arkansas Trucking Association
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Celebrating Driver Appreciation Week (1:06)
- Welcoming Back Shannon Newton to the Podcast (1:58)
- Importance of Local Elections (5:24)
- Driver Appreciation Efforts (7:01)
- Challenges Faced by Truck Drivers (8:41)
- Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft Issues (9:30)
- The sophistication of Cargo Theft (12:14)
- Hair Testing for Drug Screening (14:34)
- Concerns About Loopholes in Testing (18:32)
- $462 Million Verdict Discussion (22:00)
- Impact of Nuclear Verdicts on Industry Costs (25:19)
- Project Zero and Adoption Awareness (26:20)
- Benefits of the Arkansas Trucking Association (28:56)
- Networking in the Trucking Industry (31:21)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (32:32)
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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34min

FAQs about The Oakley Podcast:

How many episodes does The Oakley Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.

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