The Oakley Podcast

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Ellen’s journey in starting the Women in Trucking Association (4:12)
• Salute to women behind the wheel (7:31)
• The “why” behind the Women in Trucking Association (9:34)
• Obstacles women face in the trucking industry (13:30)
• Getting the word out about the Women in Trucking Association (18:14)
• Final thoughts (24:52)

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:

• Fuel mileage (2:41)
• Working in trucking while having a family (3:11)
• William’s journey to Oakley (7:40)
• Unusual loads (13:40)
• Trucking in extreme weather (14:32)
• Importance of friendships at Oakley (15:46)
• How William grossed $308,000 at Oakley last year (18:02)
• Social media and trucking (19:19)
• Importance of the relationship between driver and dispatcher (22:52)
• Advice for young people to get into trucking (26:01)
• Opportunities in trucking (35:22)

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: Be mindful where you park your equipment (2:16)
• Professor Voss’ background and getting into supply chain (5:22)
• The growth of UCA’s supply chain management program (10:30)
• Demand for logistics and supply chain management (11:59)
• Holistic supply chain education (15:00)
• UCA’s management trainee program (16:09)
• Perception of truck drivers (18:04)
• Challenges truck drivers face today (20:10)
• CSA and FMCSA Regulations (24:02)
• Appreciation for truck drivers (31:35)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (33:42)

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:

• Scotty's background and experience at Oakley Trucking (2:37)
• Accident involving Scotty's truck and the long journey to repair (8:07)
• Finding the truck that hit him (11:59)
• Recovery and financial struggles (17:28)
• Finding the trucking company responsible for the accident (19:27)
• End dump trucking (21:53)
• Lessons learned through the struggle (26:02)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (30:44)

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: Discount updates for truck stops and good customer feedback (1:34)
• Background on Vivian, Amanda, Ashley, and Allison (4:02)
• Ensuring we are DOT compliant (8:36)
• Why safety comes calling (15:23)
• Locked and unlocked status (19:59)
• Hazmat and TWIC reminders (22:30)
• Auditing logs of drivers (29:56)
• CDL requirements and reminders (38:34)
• Incidents and inspections (42:32)

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:

• Micahel’s background in covering the transportation industry (1:46)
• The emergence of electric trucks in the industry (4:45)
• The challenges in infrastructure to support electric fleets (10:52)
• Why would a company want to move to electric trucks? (18:05)
• What are the charging needs for these vehicles? (19:53)
• The advancements of battery technology in recent years (23:40)
• Impacts of EV on the independent contractor (27:35)

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: Join Us at Mid-America Truck Show (March 30 - April 1, 2023) (1:37)
• David’s Background in the tire industry (4:32)
• The availability of tires today (7:50)
• What affects the price of tires? (11:02)
• The importance of quality in choosing a tire (16:02)
• Tips for maximizing lifespan for your tires (21:41)
• Commercial tire business vs personal tires (28:47)
• The importance of quality equipment for owner-operators (32:51)

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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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: Great customer feedback and a shoutout to an owner-operator (2:48)
• Ricky’s history working in trucking and with APUs (5:18)
• What is an APU and why has it become important? (6:39)
• The necessity for APUs for today’s driver (12:01)
• Different kinds of APUs and the pros and cons for each (13:16)
• Servicing an APU and warranty information (22:04)
• What’s the future of APUs? (27:01)
• What are weight specs and requirements for APUs (33:37)
• Final thoughts (37:32)

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:  Wash tickets and Adding and Detaching Shipments (1:49)
• Update on trailer availability (5:41)
• Goals for adding drivers at Oakley in 2023 (9:35)
• Update on the dump division (13:25)
• Why do drivers swap to pneumatics and how to do it? (16:36)
• Why do people leave Oakley trucking? (23:23)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (27:24)

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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