The Oakley Podcast

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: Reminders on following rules at customer’s facilities (1:23)
• John and Josh’s journey to Oakley (3:16)
• Finding out about Oakley (5:25)
• Doing the research before making a move to become an owner-operator (8:51)
• The first phone calls with Oakley recruiters (11:08)
• The truck-buying process (14:02)
• Orientation processes at Oakley (20:16)
• Learning to operate the equipment (27:25)
• Advice to those thinking about coming to Oakley (31:59)

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:

• Human Trafficking Statistics (0:12)
• Chris’ journey and background leading her to TAT (4:16)
• What is Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) (7:14)
• Human Trafficking under our noses (8:52)
• Manipulation Tactics Used by Traffickers (9:49)
• The Trucking Industry's Role in Fighting Trafficking (12:39)
• Truckers Against Trafficking success story (18:44)
• Training avenues for drivers (21:34)
• States requiring TAT training (23:01)

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:

• Jared’s background and journey in founding BulkLoads (1:51)
• The importance of trust in business (7:12)
• Caring for your customer and your employee (9:18)
• Services that BulkLoads offers in the full cycle of trucking and freight (12:08)
• Taking away the pain points of owner-operators and customers (16:33)
• What’s the future look like for BulkLoads? (22:07)
• The BulkLoads podcast and other ways to connect (28:00)

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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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Hope’s personal story of overcoming struggles and addictions with yoga (1:23)
• The story of Mother Trucker Yoga (MTY) (3:43)
• What MTY offers for truck drivers (6:12)
• The importance of motion and movement (7:41)
• Getting connected with Mother Trucker Yoga (8:49)
• Overcoming stigmas with yoga to improve your health (11:24)
• Simple tips and exercises for drivers (14:28)
• Mother Trucker Yoga’s goal of helping one million drivers (16:37)
• What does the future look like for Hope and her team? (20:48)

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 Mission of the St. Christopher Fund (2:23)
• Qualifications for receiving assistance (5:16)
• Common health issues among truck drivers (10:46)
• Funding for the St. Christopher’s Fund (12:38)
• Preventive health programs (18:01)
• The importance of preventive maintenance in our health (22:21)
• Final thoughts and closing remarks (25:58)

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: High praise from a customer (1:35)
• Olof’s family and hobbies (3:36)
• Getting started in the trucking industry (5:42)
• Working as a company driver (11:56)
• Joining Oakley as an owner-operator (14:29)
• Working end dump at Oakley (20:32)
• Crazy stories from the road (24:09)
• Olof’s semi-retirement plan (29:38)
• Setting yourself up for success financially (31:09)
• Why Oakley? (36:05)

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:

• A love for trucks and truck drivers (0:12)
• Becoming a follower of Jesus in the Coast Guard (6:31)
• Transitioning to trucking out of the military (8:55)
• Joining the chaplaincy program (13:20)
• Ministering to drivers on the road (16:49)
• Spreading the word about PGTM (21:18)
• Marshall’s first search and rescue mission in the Coast Guard (24:55)
• Appreciation for Armed Forces and Truck Drivers (25:56)
• Connecting with Power of God Trucking Ministries (27:21)

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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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• KC’s background (1:09)
• Getting a start in radio at Sirius XM (7:13)
• Becoming the host of Road Dog (11:26)
• KC’s hobbies when he’s not on the radio (15:07)
• What does the future look like for KC? (18:26)
• Trucking’s influence on Sirius XM radio (20:43)

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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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Mona’s background and interests (1:43)
• How Mona got interested in the trucking industry (4:59)
• Services NAIT provides to support drivers (7:46)
• Healthcare services and other perks with NAIT (10:59)
• Joining NAIT (19:12)
• Wreaths Across America (21:05)
• How NAIT is different (24:52)
• The future at NAIT (27:14)

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:

• Live from the Mid-America Truck Show (0:27)
• The story of Pittsburgh Power (1:40)
• A love for trucks (3:30)
• Bruce’s personal interests and journey (9:01)
• Factors affecting truck performance (14:34)
• Misconceptions about truck drivers (17:59)
• The value of an owner-operator’s truck (18:31)
• Hurdles with emissions standards (20:49)
• Benefits of max mileage fuel borne catalyst (27:32)
• Mechanic shortage and public misconceptions (36:32)
• Improving the country through owner-operators (37:41)
• Collaborating with OEMs (39:17)
• Treating your truck like a queen (41:11)

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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