The Oakley Podcast

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings discuss important updates for truck drivers, including new medical exam submission requirements that mandate physicals be uploaded to the national registry within 24 hours. They highlight Oakley Trucking's significant investments, including a new 18,000-square-foot trailer shop set to open in July with improved maintenance facilities and two newly purchased Kenworth rental trucks designed to help owner-operators continue working when their personal trucks are down. The podcast provides practical advice for drivers, emphasizing the importance of proactively managing medical certifications and maintaining equipment. Key takeaways include the need for drivers to be their own advocates, the benefits of the new rental truck program, Oakley's commitment to supporting their owner-operators through innovative solutions, and more.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Sponsor Appreciation and Owner-Operator Support (2:39)
• Catching Up with Megan and Jeremy (5:00)
• New Medical Exam Regulations (9:43)
• Tips for Medical Exam Compliance (10:41)
• State Implementation and Scanning Physicals (13:03)
• New Shop Features and Layout (16:22)
• Shop History and Growth (18:41)
• New Shop Amenities and Storage (21:45)
• Shop Workflow and Comfort Upgrades (25:28)
• Oakley Trucking Purchases Two Trucks (00:27:05)
• Rental Truck Program Details (30:20)
• Company Events and Calendar (33:03)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (34:47)

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:

• Welcoming Tony Justice to the Show (1:27)
• Inspiration behind the Cars and Guitars Truck Show (2:56)
• Tony's Family Background (6:03)
• Balancing Music and Trucking (8:58)
• Transitioning to Full-Time Music (10:44)
• Collaboration with Aaron Tippin (13:09)
• Songwriting Process (17:06)
• Tony’s Musical Influences (22:20)
• Career and Audience (25:11)
• Future Plans (27:19)
• The Story Behind Tony’s Truck Named "Purgatory" (28:09)
• Latest Music and Upcoming Shows (32:25)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (36:10)

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:

• Welcoming Alex to the Podcast (1:56)
• Military Contracts Explained (4:38)
• Skills Gained from Military Service (7:54)
• Alex’s First Truck Experience (14:36)
• Becoming an Independent Contractor (17:23)
• Purchasing a Truck (19:19)
• Understanding Business (21:59)
• Financial Planning (23:17)
• Fuel Costs (25:21)
• Fuel Efficiency Habits (27:20)
• Speed Management (31:50)
• Analyzing Empty vs. Loaded Miles (37:47)
• Average MPG Calculation (38:59)
• Defensive Driving Insights (41:17)
• Relaxed Driving Approach (43:03)
• Advice for Owner-Operators (46:09)
• Alex’s Future Aspirations (47:41)
• Changing the Stigma of Trucking and Parting Thoughts (52:05)

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:

• Chris's Trucking History (1:15)
• Truck Maintenance Insights (2:24)
• Chris's Start in Trucking (3:53)
• Changes in Trucking Over 30 Years (7:27)
• Advice for New Truck Drivers (8:53)
• Carter's Future in Trucking (10:50)
• Memories of Trucking (12:11)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (16:43)

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.bruceoakley.com.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Jimmy's Background and Trucking Journey (1:56)
• Overcoming Fear of Change (4:17)
• Military Background Correlation (7:30)
• Oakley’s Reputation (9:25)
• Differences in Trucking Types (15:25)
• Inspiration for YouTube Channel (17:42)
• Advice for Starting a YouTube Channel (20:22)
• YouTube as a Recruiting Tool (23:25)
• Public Perception of Truck Drivers (24:01)
• Health Awareness for Truck Drivers (26:46)
• Future Plans for Jimmy Evans (29:18)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (31:14)

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:

• Bryan's Background in Trucking (2:05)
• Evolution of 4 State Trucks (3:23)
• Impact of "Trick My Truck" (7:08)
• Reality of Reality TV (8:37)
• Origin of Chrome Shop Mafia (10:46)
• Trends in Truck Customization (16:24)
• Guilty by Association Truck Show Origins (20:26)
• Entertainment at the Truck Show (24:44)
• Community and Camaraderie in the Trucking Community (27:16)
• Future Plans for 4 State Trucks (28:05)
• Location and Accessibility for 4 State Trucks (30:14)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (32:04)

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:

• Bruce Background and Journey (1:11)
• Importance of Early Exposure to Trucking (5:05)
• Owner-Operators and Their Resilience (6:05)
• The Appeal of Trucking (8:52)
• Community Support Among Truckers (10:32)
• Performance of Various Engines (13:14)
• Bruce’s Personal Retirement Reflections (15:12)
• Listening to Customer Needs (20:43)
• Hurricane Helene Damage (27:51)
• Retirement Realities (38:01)
• The Addiction to Trucking (42:36)
• Retirement for Owner-Operators (43:39)
• The Supply Chain and Trucking (48:09)
• Trucker Appreciation (49:44)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (51:45)

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:

• Wreaths Across America Overview (1:13)
• Growth of the Program (2:46)
• Impact on Trucking Industry (4:05)
• Wreath Placement Ceremony Date (5:56)
• Wreath Production Process (8:07)
• Driver Experience at Wreaths (9:57)
• The Remembrance Tree Program (14:26)
• Continued Growth of the Program (16:37)
• Courtney’s Background and Journey to WAA (20:13)
• Engagement with Veterans (23:21)
• Opportunities for Participation with Wreaths Across America (25:18)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (26:30)

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:

• Welcoming Joe to the Podcast Live from MATS (1:08)
• History of Lone Mountain Truck Leasing (3:35)
• Current Status of Truck Leasing (4:50)
• What Sets Lone Mountain Apart (6:20)
• Approval Process for Leasing (8:14)
• Service Contracts and Warranties (11:17)
• Truck Specialization and Purchasing Strategy (14:53)
• Service Reliability (18:06)
• Independent Contractor Trends (19:42)
• Market Dynamics (23:10)
• Connecting with Lone Mountain Truck Leasing (24:16)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (26:29)

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:

• Previewing Upcoming Episode with MATS (1:31)
• Podcast Growth and Future Plans (3:34)
• Mid-America Truck Show Introduction (8:47)
• Lewie Pugh Joins the Podcast (9:13)
• Challenges in Finding Qualified Drivers (11:44)
• Industry Turnover Rates (12:54)
• Raising Standards in Trucking (14:00)
• Changing Demographics in Trucking (17:31)
• Back to Basics in Trucking (19:46)
• The Importance of Basic Skills (21:55)
• Upcoming Legislation and Highway Bills (24:13)
• Equipment Reliability Issues (26:05)
• Positive Developments in Trucking Legislation (30:26)
• Discussion on Highway Bill (36:41)
• Engaging with Lawmakers (37:23)
• Membership Discounts (38:43)
• Appreciation for Truckers and Final Thoughts (40:02)

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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