The Oakley Podcast

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: speeding; Oakley owner-operator acknowledgment (2:37)
• Introducing Alex and Hunter (8:15)
• Connecting with a driver (10:44)
• Alex’s early start on the first day on the road (12:24)
• Total miles covered (15:25)
• Overall impressions from the trip (19:48)
• Hunter’s trip took him to a Great Lake for the first time (21:24)
• Handling red lights at weigh stations (27:03)
• Dealing with four-wheel drivers in various cities (31:07)
• Eating good on the road (34:22)

Thank you Alex and Hunter for being part of this experience to provide a new perspective on life on the road.

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: Remembering Jim Lane (2:03)
• Incredibly busy for all divisions at Oakley (7:05)
• A great time to make money in trucking (14:10)
• Planning loads from a dispatch perspective (15:30)
• Needing a good place to unload (21:05)
• Current needs in the Midwest (23:51)
• How many more trucks Oakley needs (28:34)
• Work with the larger Bruce Oakley, Inc. (33:09)
• Jobs in the Baton Rouge area (37:33)

Thank you gentlemen for giving us the latest scoop on the trucking world.

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: automatic transmissions, swapping divisions, owner-operator shoutout (1:48)
• Introduction to Alisha and her background in trucking (5:50)
• Recognizing the female owner-operators at Oakley (10:37)
• Feeling safe on the road (11:50)
• Encouraging women to take the next step to become a truck driver (14:07)
• Interesting places Alisha has visited on the road (19:28)
• Typical day on the road (20:10)
• How Alisha found out about working at Oakley (23:26)

Thank you Alisha for joining the show to describe your experience as an owner-operator with Oakley.

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: ELD update and owner-operator shout out (2:45)
• Introduction to today’s guests (5:43)
• The beginning of Oakley and Arrow’s relationship (8:13)
• The process of purchasing a truck from Arrow (15:09)
• Accepting trade-ins of a variety of vehicles (18:28)
• Models of trucks Arrow sells (26:15)
• Success stories (27:34)
• Used truck considerations (32:18)
• Making sure the first-time buyer is taken care of (41:03)

Thank you Trae and Keith for driving down and spending some time talking about the Oakley and Arrow partnership.

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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We asked each of our guests these three questions:

• What do owner-operators do for our business?
• How would you describe an Oakley owner-operator?
• What do you admire/respect about a truck driver’s job?

From everyone at the Oakley Podcast, we are so grateful for all of our truck drivers, for your dedication, your sacrifices, and your commitment.

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 Trucking update: company party and truck driver appreciation week information (2:00)
• Encouraging young people to consider careers in trucking (6:32)
• How to reach a new audience (15:12)
• Clay’s business (21:33)
• Recognizing and appreciating drivers (25:04)

Thank you Clay for joining the show today and sharing your perspective.

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 Trucking update: driver appreciation week and owner-operator recognition (1:41)
• Introduction to Jason, bass fishing, duck hunting, and podcasting (5:40)
• The low-down on fuel and biodiesel blends (11:19)
• The Oakley deal for Pilot Flying J fuel rewards (23:12)
• Parking solutions (29:28)
• How the app saves drivers time (33:50)
• Renovations at truck stops across the country (41:08)

Thank you Jason for stopping by the show today and for discussing benefits for our owner-operators.

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 Trucking update: Baton Rouge dedicated route and 2290 filing (3:19)
• Introduction to Crystal and Malarkey (9:08)
• Malarkey’s connection with Oakley (12:53)
• The importance of the relationship with the unloaders and the owner-operators (15:02)
• The havoc caused by contaminated loads (18:46)
• Malarkey’s smog reducing shingle (23:30)

Thank you Crystal for your business and for hopping on the show today.

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 Trucking update: owner-operator shoutouts and Flying J discounts (2:39)
• Re-introducing Toby to the show (5:43)
• The differences in the level one and annual inspections (6:31)
• Managing trailer inventory (12:00)
• Customizing dumps for Oakley (14:33)
• Being full staffed at the wash shop (18:19)
• Getting trailers worked on quickly (23:45)
• Drivers are proud of their trucks and expect the best protections for them (26:19)
• Automatic transmissions and the compatibility of the DT-12 (30:16)

Thank you Toby for taking the time out of your schedule to come back on the Oakley Podcast.

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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