The Oakley Podcast

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• John and Marilyn’s background in the trucking industry (2:32)
• Becoming an Owner-Operator (7:40)
• John making the decision to join Oakley (9:51)
• Passion for driving  (11:27)
• Marilyn Deciding to get a CDL (13:07)
• Challenges of being a truck driver's spouse (15:43)
• Driving “The Bandit” (24:06)
• Misconceptions about Truck Drivers (25:32)
• The Importance of the Trucking industry (27:28)

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:

• Rusty's background and journey in trucking (2:06)
• Starting a Trash Rental Business (11:04)
• Challenges of Being an Owner-Operator (13:58)
• Misconceptions about Truck Drivers (20:46)
• Financial benefits of trucking (21:58)
• Family and personal life (22:24)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (23:38)

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:

• Dean’s background and journey in trucking (2:02)
• The toxic work environment and the decision to become an owner operator (9:13)
• Support from Cindy and overcoming naysayers (10:16)
• The challenges and changes in the trucking industry (13:48)
• Truckers are caring and smart individuals (19:20)
• Challenges and skills required for truck driving (20:08)
• Advice for aspiring owner-operators (22:16)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (24:02)

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: Parking lot paving at the office (1:40)
• Introducing Lawson and Brandon (3:35)
• Learning to dispatch by starting in the shop (7:55)
• Learning the ropes and operations (10:21)
• The importance of the orientation experience from dispatch side (12:23)
• Handling the stress of dispatching (15:00)
• Overcoming the challenges of dispatching and the industry (19:39)
• Dispatch’s role in customer interactions (21:42)
• Setting expectations with drivers and dispatchers (22:23)

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 Anna Belle and her work behind the scenes  (3:16)
• The truck show at the company party (5:47)
• The voting process for trucks (10:00)
• Hotel accommodations and shuttle buses (12:16)
• Expansion of the party area (16:40)
• Prizes for the truck show (20:16)
• Safety awards for drivers (24:56)
• The million-mile awards (28:19)
• The challenges of driving long distances (29:00)
• Recognition for two million mile drivers (29:56)
• The importance of safety and paperwork (36:58)
• Accommodating everyone at the party (37:42)
• Bringing family to the company party (38:25)

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:

• Andrea’s background and experience (2:23)
• The importance of driver cooperation in incidents and accidents (7:17)
• The driver’s impact on other litigation in the industry (10:28)
• Importance of dash cam footage (15:35)
• Cell Phone usage and distraction (20:00)
• Differences between vicarious liability and independent negligence (22:42)
• Plaintiff attorneys targeting trucking companies (23:55)
• The rise of nuclear verdicts (26:14)
• Why lawsuits are often delayed in being filed (34:31)
• The role of attorneys in defending truck drivers (35:30)
• Advice to encourage driver cooperation in legal matters (36:25)

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 Todd and Adam (2:28)
• The pros of buying a new truck (7:04)
• Extended warranties on new trucks (8:31)
• New Truck Adjustments and Break-In Periods (10:12)
• Benefits of New Trucks: Less Downtime (10:41)
• Customization and Specifying New Trucks (15:04)
• Discussion on the 12% Charge for New Trucks (20:05)
• New technology in trucks (21:02)
• Availability of new trucks (27:39)
• The current market and buyer's market (30:22)
• One benefit of buying a used truck: availability (31:39) 
• Maintenance and extended warranties for used trucks (34:01)
• The advantages of automatic transmission (40:38)
• Negatives of buying a used truck (41:45)
• The cycle of trading trucks (44:19)
• Final thoughts and takeaways for buying new or used (51:02)

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: Getting the correct paperwork for physicals (2:46)
• Wayne's background and transition to truck driving (9:02)
• From company driver to owner-operator at Oakley (10:21)
• Making the husband-wife driving team work (11:15)
• Truck driver assist features in trucks (20:12)
• Safe driving equates to higher pay (21:18)
• The process of buying a new truck (22:20)
• Advice on finding the right truck and getting warranties for maintenance (25:36)
• What’s next for Wayne in his career with Oakley? (32:06)

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: Driver Appreciation Week (3:08)
• Leonard’s background and journey in trucking (5:18)
• From farming to owning a trucking authority (10:32)
• Working 100 hour weeks managing multiple trucks (12:03)
• Transitioning to Oakley (17:26)
• The importance of money management (20:49)
• Finding financial stability and a good work-life balance (23:46)
• Advice for owner-operators looking to make a move (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:

• Oakley Update: Getting trucks repaired after accidents and claims (2:43)
• Getting into driving school and the benefits of the program (8:05)
• The changing perception of trucking (10:42)
• The shift to automatic transmissions in trucks (12:08)
• Financing trucking school and job placement (13:18)
• Finding students (21:18)
• Income potential for entry-level positions for graduates  (27:32)
• Combatting the driver shortage (32:13)
• Performance-based training regulations (33:47)
• What’s the future for Diesel Driving Academy? (37:00)

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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