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Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: fuel discounts, freight update, owner-operator recognition (2:33)Settlement summaries (4:40)Owner-operator year-end numbers (15:32)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.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Geotabs, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, Eddie and Betty Stewman (1:38)John Haley’s career and personal background (5:37)Why trucking has gotten both easier and harder the past several decades (9:36)How John lost 25 lbs following the Oakley health tips (13:35)Trucker Buddy program with elementary schools (17:58)Building long-standing relationships in the Oakley family (24:38)Thank you to John for sharing your experience and memories as a part of the Oakley family. We’re glad to have you a part of the team! 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. 

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Damages & recovery from recent tornados (2:48)Saying farewell to recent retirees at Oakley (4:07)2021 pay raises and giving out over $3 million in bonuses (8:36)Total miles driven by Oakley Trucking drivers in 2021 (19:35)Top Grossing Oakley Earners in 2021 (23:08)Looking forward to 2022 (36:28)Thank you to Jason for spending some time talking about all the great things happening at Oakley. We appreciate you! 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

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Damages & recovery from recent tornados (2:48)Joe McCullough’s background & Oakley story (6:57)The Oakley recruiting process is entirely different (16:36)Shattering $240,000 in 6 months (22:35)The challenges of being on the road after 2 decades off (25:08)Christmas plans (33:28)Thank you to Joe for spending some time talking about your experiences at Oakley. We appreciate you! 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

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Mid-America Truck Show (2:48)Scott’s career journey to becoming a Financial Services Advisor (4:47)What drivers need to do right now to be able to be financially independent (8:36)Is it ever too late to start? (19:35)How to deal with market volatility  (22:08)How to figure out how much you need to retire (28:58)The basic steps to financial independence (40:16)Thank you to Scott for guiding us through some important financial conversations. We appreciate you! 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. 

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: years of service decals & featured photos (2:08)ELDs training and installation (5:26)Dispatching updates by division (15:16)Relaying and updating customer information (19:45)Avoiding common trailer accidents (24:08)PPE regulations for Oakley drivers (28:28)Holiday pay (39:16)Thank you to Scotty for sharing important updates for all of our drivers. There is a lot going on for our drivers, but people like Scotty are dedicated to supporting our drivers and making their lives easier. We appreciate you! 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

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: years of service decals & featured photos (1:40)Brent’s background (6:26)Winston’s history (7:36)Driving the interstate then & now (8:45)How technology has changed the driving experience (14:30)The evolution of trucks (19:28)iPhones and trucking (24:04)Capacity on roadways designed in the 70s (30:41)Thank you Winston and Brent for being part of this experience, and for sharing how things have changed and stayed the same over the years!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

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: grieving recent losses in the Oakley family (1:10)Thanksgiving Facts (5:09)Family Traditions (7:06)Working on the Holidays (11:45)The Reason for Thanksgiving (12:12)Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 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

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: freight surcharge, holiday planning, owner-operator recognition (3:59)Introducing Aaron and Kyle (8:02)Finding out what makes drivers happy and what they want improved (14:01)A data-driven approach to finding potential recruits (16:00)How recruiting drivers has changed in the Internet Age (21:12)Balancing the number of recruiting materials that potential truck drivers are exposed to (23:50)Companies are very serious about trying to recruit right now (27:34)Interactions on Facebook pages, phone calls, YouTube, and more (34:27)Thank you Aaron and Kyle for joining the show to explain the ins and outs of getting the best owner-operators on our team. 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

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: $150 bonus for referring a lead, owner-operator shout-out (4:08)Sawyer’s background (7:44)Bobby’s history with Oakley (9:36)William’s background (10:45)Working in the Oakley shop (11:30)First impressions when finding out they’d be spending a week on the road (13:28)Sawyer’s journey with Bobby through the Midwest (14:04)Experiencing traffic from the passenger’s seat (19:41)William’s trip and learning to sleep in the truck (22:07)How the experience on the road changes the way the dispatchers handle their jobs (34:20)Thank you William and Sawyer for being part of this experience to share your 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.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: buying new trucks (2:59)Randy’s journey to joining Oakley (6:36)Brent’s background (8:32)Randy’s experience in trucking prior to coming to Oakley (11:26)Pulling an end-dump (19:14)Brent tells Randy he’s the Owner-Operator of the Year (22:15)Dean’s path to becoming an Oakley owner-operator (27:10)Russell’s background (29:53)Dean’s transition from a company driver to being an owner-operator (32:06)Dean’s history with recruiting drivers to Oakley (36:11)Home time with the hopper division (38:53)Worst and best parts of driving (40:46)Russell recognizes Dean as Owner-Operator of the Year (43:48)Thank you, Randy and Dean for all the many miles and long hours you’ve put in at 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

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: help during tough times (3:27)Trent’s background in transportation (6:51)The role insurance plays on a daily business in the trucking business (10:21)Reacting to attorneys who target the trucking industry (12:55)Policies available to Oakley owner-operators (17:02)Most common claims dealt with (21:33)Voluntary medical insurance and more through TrueNorth (24:45)Tips for filing a claim (27:41)Updating the physical damage value of your truck (33:23)Oakley’s unique fleet (38:46)Thank you Trent for stopping by and joining the show to help answer questions about insurance.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

Key topics in today’s conversation include:Oakley Update: Year of Service and Safety Awards (3:28)Top qualities in an Oakley owner-operator (6:27)The importance of staying healthy (13:54)Problem solving on the fly (15:59)Dealing with challenges of getting trucks and truck parts (18:40)Thank you Corey, Dustin, and Kent for handling this week’s discussion 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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