The Oakley Podcast

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Introducing Lewie and the topics for the episode (2:17)
•  Driver shortage or driver turnover? (4:08)
• Challenges Faced by Truck Drivers (7:16)
• Impact of Regulations on Driver Retention (12:12)
• Need for Driver Education and Training (16:18)
• Cyclical Nature of Trucking Industry (19:35)
• Future of the Trucking Industry (21:56)
• The value of trucking (22:39)
• Company's responsibility to drivers (25:01)
• Driver's time and pay (28:08)
• Advocacy for truck drivers (30:22)
• Joining OOIDA (31:52)
• Appreciation for truck drivers (33:34)

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 Jeff and Michael from ATBS (1:08)
• Oakley’s partnership with ATBS (2:19)
• ATBS's background and mission (4:02)
• Tax changes and record-keeping (10:33)
• Record-keeping for tax deductions (16:01)
• Profit and Loss Statement Creation (21:14)
• Benchmarking and Business Management (23:37)
• Unique Truck Tax Deductions (25:14)
• Quarterly Taxes and Safe Harbor Estimates (27:40)
• LLC vs. Sole Proprietor vs. S Corporation (34:25)
• ATBS’s new Hub App (41:43)
• Per Diem Calculator and Real-Time Data (43:47)
• Tax Relief Pit Crew (47:33)
• Pricing and Discounts (51:27)
• Benchmarking and Industry Statistics (54:42)
• What sets Oakley apart (1:00:54)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (1:04:24)

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:

• Hayden’s Introduction and Background (1:36)
• Early Days at JANTRAN (2:35)
• Opportunity to Build Boats (5:28)
• Transition to Computer-Aided Design (10:00)
• Boat Building Process (10:35)
• Boat Design and Piloting Preferences (11:49)
• Precision and Launching (13:35)
• Boat Design Sketches (16:05)
• Propulsion Arrangements (18:01)
• Boat Building Techniques (21:39)
• Construction Costs (25:29)
• Regulation and Standards (27:24)
• Technology in Tow Boats (30:51)
• Constructing a Christmas float (36:42)
• Engine room and documentation (44:14)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (46:07)

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:

• History and operations of JANTRAN (1:17)
• Long-term employees and company culture (3:59)
• The start of JANTRAN and its expansion (5:16)
• Impact of regulations and changes in the industry (9:47)
• Competition in the business (12:45)
• Acquisition by Oakley Trucking (16:51)
• Future outlook for JANTRAN (23:07)
• Challenges in river infrastructure (24:10)
• Paul’s personal life growing up on the river (27:06)
• Legacy of JANTRAN (29:28)
• Final thoughts (30:41)

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:

• The history of JANTRAN (2:10)
• Early career and experiences (3:23)
• Getting JANTRAN off the ground (5:35)
• Challenges and growth (10:23)
• Technical expertise and future growth (20:15)
• The niche industry of tow boats (22:14)
• Expanding the fleet (25:04)
• Selling the business (30:20)
• Transition to Oakley (31:24)
• Future plans and challenges (36:26)
• People are the pride of any good company (41:31)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: EFS Fuel Cards and Merry Christmas! (2:20)
• Randy’s upbringing and hobbies (5:03)
• The process of buying the first truck (10:43)
• Why  good dispatcher is so important (16:09
• Randy’s truck show experience (21:07)
• Authentic owner operators at Oakley Trucking (22:17)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (23:11)

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:

• 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 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:

• Oakley Update: customer feedback (1:12)
• Ivan’s background and experience in the industry (2:11) 
• The Importance of Fertilizers in the worldwide economy (9:30)
• Ivan’s duties at Oakley International (10:30)
• Interesting international stories  and how they impact operations (15:06)
• The Experience of Working for Oakley (24:02)
• Unusual Vessel Discharge (27:14)
• The Risks and Challenges in the Business (29:17)

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:

• Oakley Update: Taking a break on the podcast until January (2:54)
• Ron's journey in newspapers to becoming an owner-operator (5:09)
• The decision to become a truck driver (10:53)
• Ron’s one-year anniversary as an owner-operator (11:52)
• Challenges of being an owner-operator (16:40)
• Challenges of owning and maintaining a truck (22:09)
• Starting and running a YouTube Channel (28:13)
• The referral bonus program at Oakley (32:17)
• Future plans for Ron and the enjoyment of trucking (39:03)

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.bruceoakley.com.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: Truck Titles (4:41)
• John’s background in trucking and his joining Oakley (7:36)
• Trucking provides a good living (11:37)
• Getting Started at Oakley (12:49)
• Financial Stability and Family Support (20:39)
• Preparing for Winter in the Trucking Industry (21:50)
• Transitioning from End Dump to Pneumatic Division (23:27)
• The challenge of traffic safety (29:20)
• The challenge of finding healthy food on the road (32:24)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (39:51)

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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