The Oakley Podcast

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The Oakley Podcast is a trucking industry podcast that educates and empowers owner-operators by providing relevant industry, market, and company news in a digestible audio format.

Episode Date
255: Running with the Clydesdales to Hauling Tanks
Jul 23, 2025
254: Wheels of Wisdom: A Father, Son, and a Love for Trucking
Jul 16, 2025
253: Arkansas' Great Outdoors: How the Wings Inspire Outdoor Adventure
Jul 09, 2025
252: From Army Artillery to End Dump Trucking: Brian Carpenter's Road to Success
Jul 02, 2025
251: More Than Just Loads: The Oakley Trucking Approach
Jun 18, 2025
250: Oakley's New Wheels: Rental Trucks and Shop Upgrades
Jun 11, 2025
249: Trucking Tunes: Tony Justice's Road to Music and Trucking
Jun 04, 2025
248: Slow Lane, Big Gains: Maximizing Trucking Profits with Alex Bauta
May 28, 2025
247: Trucking Runs in the Family: The Nye Generations
May 21, 2025
246: Jimmy’s Road Lyfe: Lessons in Discipline, Dedication and Driving
May 14, 2025
245: The Guilty by Association Truck Show: Inside the Chrome Shop Mafia World
May 07, 2025
244: Torque, Trucks, and Living Life at Full Throttle with Bruce Mallinson of Pittsburgh Power
Apr 30, 2025
243: Honoring Heroes: Wreaths Across America with Courtney George
Apr 23, 2025
242: Breaking the Leasing Stigma: An Honest Approach to Truck Financing
Apr 16, 2025
241: Back to the Basics: Solving the Trucking Industry's Biggest Challenges
Apr 09, 2025
240: A Truck Driver's Farewell: Reflections on 35 Years in the Industry
Apr 02, 2025
239: How is Digital Marketing Revolutionizing the Trucking Industry?
Mar 26, 2025
238: Cruz Control: An Owner-Operator's Journey from Marine Corps to Trucking
Mar 19, 2025
237: Beyond the Usual Freight: Oakley's New Waste Remediation Opportunities
Mar 12, 2025
236: Mastering Money Management: A Guide for Independent Contractors in the Trucking Industry
Feb 26, 2025
235: Get Ready to Roll: Essential Steps for a Seamless Truck Trade-In Experience
Feb 19, 2025
234: Open Skies to Open Roads: A Pilot’s Unique Journey to Trucking
Feb 12, 2025
233: Building Trusting Relationships: The Importance of Reliable Truck Repair Services for Owner-Operators
Feb 05, 2025
232: Navigating DOT Inspections: Essential Tips for Owner-Operators and Drivers with Lt. Doug Lafferty
Jan 29, 2025
231: Fueling Up for Success: Tackling Fuel Fraud and Maximizing Savings
Jan 22, 2025
230: From Alerts to Action: How Oakley Trucking Supports Drivers in Improving Safety
Jan 15, 2025
229: From Resolutions to Realities: Transform Your New Year’s Goals into Achievements
Jan 08, 2025
Re-Air: Trucking with Scruffy: Balancing Family, Freight, and Pneumatics with Adrian Guillot
Jan 01, 2025
Re-Air: The Journey in Building Bruce Oakley and Oakley Trucking with Dennis Oakley and Benny Weatherford
Dec 25, 2024
Re-Air: Moving Up to the Big Leagues: Damoni’s Journey to Oakley Trucking
Dec 18, 2024
Re-Air: Navigating the Rivers to Success at JANTRAN
Dec 11, 2024
Re-Air: Visualizing Success: Luigi's Journey from Colombia to Finding the Heart of Trucking
Dec 04, 2024
228: Gobble 'Til You Wobble: Thanksgiving Tales from the Trucking World
Nov 27, 2024
227: Trucking Tales: Balancing Family Life and the Open Road with Archie Dille
Nov 20, 2024
226: Why Did the Truck Driver Cross the Road? To Become an Owner-Operator
Nov 13, 2024
225: Understanding Driver Turnover: Key Insights and Retention Strategies for the Trucking Industry
Nov 06, 2024
224: Driving with Pride: The Journey of a Third-Generation Truck Driver Donzell Rivers
Oct 30, 2024
223: Going ‘All-In’ on Trucking: From Flatbed to Owner/Operator with Brian Lang
Oct 23, 2024
222: From Family Legacy to Industry Leader: The Story of Feed Products and Oakley's Acquisition
Oct 16, 2024
221: Celebrating Excellence: Awards, Food, and Fun at the Oakley Trucking Company Party
Oct 09, 2024
220: Is Becoming an Owner-Operator Worth the Investment?
Oct 02, 2024
219: From the Rolling Hills of Scotland to the Open Road of the U.S.A: David Hossack’s Journey to Oakley Trucking
Sep 25, 2024
218: Celebrating Drivers While Tackling The Industry’s Toughest Challenges Head-On with Shannon Newton of Arkansas Trucking Association
Sep 18, 2024
217: Building Trust: The Key to Successful Customer Relationships in Trucking
Sep 11, 2024
216: Trucking with Scruffy: Balancing Family, Freight, and Pneumatics with Adrian Guillot
Sep 04, 2024
215: Out of Many, One Marlon: The Journey from Jamaica to Oakley
Aug 28, 2024
214: So You Think You Want to Join Oakley? A Candid Conversation with Joe Summerford and Kyle Woodward
Aug 21, 2024
213: ‘Slow Motion’ Talks Road Life to Orientation Coordinator: Sitting Down with Randolph Rochell
Aug 14, 2024
212: Keeping the Wheels Turning: Essential Safety Tips for Truck Drivers to Avoid Violations
Aug 07, 2024
211: Visualizing Success: Luigi's Journey from Colombia to Finding the Heart of Trucking
Jul 31, 2024
210: What’s It Like to Be Married to a Truck Driver?
Jul 24, 2024
209: Understanding the Significance of Inland Waterways in Moving Freight
Jul 17, 2024
208: Truck Stolen and the Road Back to Oakley Trucking with Aaron Magray
Jul 10, 2024
207: Bagging, Robots, and Melt Man: The Adventures of Fertilizer Packaging at Oakley
Jul 03, 2024
206: How Can Experienced Owner-Operators Mentor and Support New Drivers in the Trucking Industry?
Jun 26, 2024
205: The Journey in Building Bruce Oakley and Oakley Trucking with Dennis Oakley and Benny Weatherford
Jun 19, 2024
204: Moving Up to the Big Leagues: Damoni’s Journey to Oakley Trucking
Jun 12, 2024
203: Goodbyes Are Never Easy with Tony Hollingsworth
Jun 05, 2024
202: Earning Big in the Great White North: Chuck Adams Shares His Canadian Trucking Journeys
May 29, 2024
201: What Happens When the Wheels Stop Turning: The Realities of Trucking Life and Loss with Robert Palm of Trucker’s Final Mile
May 22, 2024
200: From Military Service to Owner-Operator: Ben Huminski’s Journey of Trucking, Family, and Financial Discipline
May 15, 2024
199: Trucking with a Higher Purpose: John Noel’s Mission to Spread Good News
May 08, 2024
198: From Company Driver to Owner-Operator: Jason Cooper’s Story of Growth and Success at Oakley
May 01, 2024
197: The TalkCDL Podcast: Keeping Truckers Informed and Entertained with Troy Austin
Apr 24, 2024
196: How Gulf Coast Filters Can Save You Up to 75% on Oil Changes with Steven Barras
Apr 17, 2024
195: How Did Iowa 80 Become the Ultimate Truck Stop Destination?
Apr 10, 2024
194: Unleashing Efficiency: Transforming Truck Engines and MPG with Pittsburgh Power
Apr 03, 2024
193: Exploring the History, Products, and Values of Howes Products in the Trucking Industry
Mar 27, 2024
192: Arrow Truck Sales: Expanding Horizons and Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
Mar 20, 2024
191: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS)
Mar 13, 2024
190: Hauling with Love: How Mike and Maleah Husinga Keep Trucking and Marriage on the Right Track
Mar 06, 2024
189: Navigating the Highways: A Deep Dive into PrePass Technology
Feb 28, 2024
188: Breaking the Silence: Helping Drivers Navigate the Road to Mental Wellness with Dr. Andreya Reed
Feb 21, 2024
187: From Trucking to Thriving: Troy Parker's Story at Oakley Trucking
Feb 14, 2024
186: From Port to Porch: How Operations at Port 33 Help Care for Customers
Feb 07, 2024
185: Is There a Driver Shortage or Just a Driver Turnover Problem? Featuring Lewie Pugh of OOIDA
Jan 31, 2024
184: The Most Effective Tax Strategies for Owner-Operators with Jeff Amen and Michael Schneider of ATBS
Jan 24, 2024
183: The Intricate Process Designing and Constructing a Tow Boat with Hayden Pearson of JANTRAN
Jan 17, 2024
182: Navigating the Rivers to Success at JANTRAN with Paul Janoush
Jan 10, 2024
181: The Untold Story of JANTRAN’s Rise in the Towboat Industry
Jan 03, 2024
Re-Air: Owner Operator Highlight: Randy Kemp
Dec 20, 2023
Re-Air: How Should Owner-Operators Prepare for Retirement?
Dec 13, 2023
Re-Air: Oakley International with Ivan Boasher
Dec 06, 2023
180: From Newspapers to Truck Driving with Ron “Paperboy Trucker” Forrest
Nov 29, 2023
179: From End Dump to Pneumatic with John Gray
Nov 15, 2023
178: John, Marilyn and The Bandit: A Story of a Successful Owner-Operator Couple
Nov 08, 2023
177: From Trash Business to Trucking Success: Rusty Wiley’s Path Leaving Oakley and Coming Back
Nov 01, 2023
176: From Company Driver to Owner-Operator: Taking Control of Your Destiny
Oct 25, 2023
175: What’s It Like as a New Dispatcher at Oakley Trucking?
Oct 18, 2023
174: Oakley: It’s Time to Party
Oct 11, 2023
173: What Should Drivers Do When Involved in an Accident or Lawsuit?
Oct 04, 2023
172: Pros and Cons of New and Used Trucks
Sep 27, 2023
171: Finding the Truck that Fits Your Needs
Sep 20, 2023
170: From Farming to End Dumps and Everything In Between
Sep 13, 2023
169: Driving Toward Success: How Diesel Driving Academy is Shaping the Future of Trucking
Sep 06, 2023
168: The Top 5 Things That Set Oakley Apart
Aug 30, 2023
167: Cody Curren’s Journey Leaving Oakley Trucking and Finding His Way Back
Aug 23, 2023
From the Archives: 5 Important Steps to Consider When Becoming an Owner-Operator
Aug 16, 2023
166: Safety Tips That Keep Money in Your Pocket
Aug 09, 2023
165: The Taylor Family's Recipe for Success at Oakley Trucking
Aug 02, 2023
164: The Grain and Fertilizer Operations at Oakley
Jul 26, 2023
163: Freight Update with Operations
Jul 19, 2023
162: A Century's Worth of Family Business: Debbie Fick
Jul 12, 2023
161: Fighting for the Independent Trucker - Lewie and Bryce of OOIDA
Jul 05, 2023
160: Beyond the Headquarters: Oakley's Terminal Managers
Jun 28, 2023
159: Fresh Out of Orientation
Jun 21, 2023
158: The Trucking Industry's Greatest Weapon Against Human Trafficking
Jun 14, 2023
157: Serving the Owner-Operator with Jared Flinn of BulkLoads.com
Jun 07, 2023
156: Reaching Better Health with Mother Trucker Yoga
May 31, 2023
155: The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
May 24, 2023
154: 51 Years of Trucking with Olof McTaggart
May 17, 2023
153: Spiritual Search and Rescue - PGTM
May 10, 2023
152: Road Dog Radio: KC Phillip's Journey in the Trucking World
May 03, 2023
151: NAIT: Supporting America’s Independent Truckers
Apr 26, 2023
150: The History of Pittsburgh Power
Apr 19, 2023
149: Celebrating Women in Trucking with Ellen Voie
Apr 12, 2023
148: Owner Operator Highlight: William Burdine
Apr 05, 2023
147: The Next Generation of Supply Chain Management
Mar 29, 2023
146: A Streak of Bad Luck: Scotty Smith's Incredible Story
Mar 22, 2023
145: Reminders from the Ladies of Safety at Oakley Trucking
Mar 15, 2023
144: The New Era of Electric Vehicles
Mar 08, 2023
143: Keeping Your Rig Rolling: Tire Talk for Owner-Operators
Mar 01, 2023
142: How Should Owner-Operators Prepare for Retirement?
Feb 22, 2023
141: All About APUs
Feb 15, 2023
140: Recruiting Update with Kent Childers and Dustin Eagle
Feb 08, 2023
139: Altech Recycling: From Scrap to Smelter
Feb 01, 2023
138: Freight Update for 2023
Jan 25, 2023
137: PrePass: How it Works
Jan 18, 2023
136: Are Warranties Necessary?
Jan 11, 2023
Year in Review: The Best Moments of 2022
Jan 04, 2023
135: Owner-Operator Highlight: Randy Kemp
Dec 21, 2022
134: Be Heard with Adam Vazquez
Dec 14, 2022
133: Owner-Operator Highlight: Jay Dearing
Dec 07, 2022
132: A Word From the Captain: Charlie Johnson
Nov 30, 2022
131: Freight Update with Jason Webb and Scotty Crisco
Nov 16, 2022
130: Company Party Recap with Corey Huey and Kent Childers
Nov 09, 2022
129: Owner-Operator Highlight: Mike and Wanda Durbin
Nov 02, 2022
128: Owner-Operator Highlight: Jimmy Evans
Oct 26, 2022
127: A Word With The Arkansas Trucking Association
Sep 14, 2022
126: Oakley International with Ivan Boasher
Sep 07, 2022
125: A Word From Our Oklahoma Terminal
Aug 31, 2022
124: Owner-Operator Highlight: Bruce Marks
Aug 24, 2022
123: Why We Work with Arrow Truck Sales
Aug 17, 2022
122: Freight Outlook and Customer Service
Aug 10, 2022
121: Owner-Operator Highlight: Tanner Sides
Aug 03, 2022
120: Orientation Explained: Randolph Rochell and Dustin Eagle
Jul 27, 2022
119: Owner-Operator Highlight: George Gear
Jul 20, 2022
118: Simple Steps to Improving Your Health as an Owner-Operator
Jul 13, 2022
117: Owner-Operator Highlight: Lonnie O'diam and Paul Lorimer
Jul 06, 2022
116: Owner Operator Highlight: Robin Parks
Jun 29, 2022
115: The History of the Hopper Division
Jun 22, 2022
114: The Annual Company Party
Jun 15, 2022
113: From a Welding Machine to a Trucking Company
Jun 08, 2022
112: Taking God’s Word to Every Truck Driver Out There
Jun 01, 2022
111: The State of Freight and the Need for Drivers
May 25, 2022
110: Owner Operator Highlight: Shawnta Wortham's Story
May 18, 2022
109: Making Sure We All Get Home Safely
May 11, 2022
108: Health with Truck Drivers
May 04, 2022
107: Fuel: High Prices, Surcharges, Discounts, & Fraud
Apr 27, 2022
106: Sustaining an Owner-Operator’s Quality of Life
Apr 20, 2022
105: CAT Scale: Born Out of Listening to Drivers
Apr 13, 2022
104: Recruiting the Next Generation of Truck Drivers
Apr 06, 2022
103: What Makes a “Top-Tier” Driver?
Mar 30, 2022
102: Louisiana Terminal Opportunities with Scott Cowden and Jason Webb
Mar 23, 2022
101: From a Small Town to the Big City: Cole Kellett’s Journey
Mar 16, 2022
100: Bruce Oakley Incorporated: Present Realm, Future Plans, Global Business
Mar 09, 2022
99: Diving Deep Into Oakley’s IT Department
Mar 02, 2022
98: Answering Your Tax Questions
Feb 23, 2022
97: Helpful Tips and Information on Operating End Dump Trailers
Feb 16, 2022
96: Catching Up with the Guys from Port 33
Feb 09, 2022
95: Safety News, Violation Statistics, and Trucking Accident Verdicts
Feb 02, 2022
94: Dry Bulk Trucking is Booming
Jan 26, 2022
93: Truck Driver Yearly Income and How to Calculate Net Pay
Jan 19, 2022
92: Trucking Tips on Retirement, Free Health Help and the Outreach Program
Jan 12, 2022
91: Year in Review and Top 10 Owner-Operator Incomes at Oakley Trucking
Jan 05, 2022
90: Owner-Operator Hits $240k in One Year “Without Even Trying” at Oakley Trucking
Dec 22, 2021
89: How Much Money Do I Need to be Financially Independent?
Dec 15, 2021
88: Hot Topics in Trucking
Dec 08, 2021
87: Old School vs New School
Dec 01, 2021
86: Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 24, 2021
85: What’s it Take to Get the Best Drivers Out There?
Nov 17, 2021
84: What’s it Like Riding with an Owner-Operator for a Week? PT. 2
Nov 10, 2021
83: A Special Surprise for Two of Our Owner-Operators
Nov 03, 2021
82: What You Need to Know About Trucking Insurance
Oct 27, 2021
81: What Makes a Great Truck Driver?
Oct 20, 2021
80: What's it Like Riding with an Owner-Operator for a Week?
Oct 13, 2021
79: How’s the Trucking Business? Insights from Oakley Trucking
Oct 06, 2021
78: Why Are There So Few Female Owner-Operators in the Trucking Industry?
Sep 29, 2021
77: Arrow Truck Sales: Relationships Mean A Lot
Sep 22, 2021
76: Expressing Our Thanks to Owner-Operators During Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Sep 15, 2021
75: Updates on ELD’s and Other Safety Information
Sep 08, 2021
74: What Do the Young Bucks Think About Trucking?
Sep 01, 2021
73: Pilot Travel Center Benefits with Jason Holland
Aug 25, 2021
72: Oakley Trucking Through the Eyes of a Customer
Aug 18, 2021
71: The Nuts and Bolts of Oakley’s Shop
Aug 11, 2021
70: What does Oakley Dispatch Have to Say?
Aug 04, 2021
69: Where Are All the Trucks?
Jul 28, 2021
68: What Does It Take to Get Leased on with Oakley Trucking?
Jul 21, 2021
67: Have you ever made a bad trucking decision?
Jul 14, 2021
66: Arkansas Trucking Association, How are they making trucking better?
Jul 07, 2021
65: Finding Success as an Owner-Operator with Ted Jansen
Jun 30, 2021
64: Do you Believe in Miracles? A Must Listen
Jun 23, 2021
63: How Can You Afford a Brand New 2022 Peterbilt?
Jun 16, 2021
62: Oakley Fertilizer, The Ins and Outs
Jun 09, 2021
61: Success as an Owner-Operator Husband-Wife Team
Jun 02, 2021
60: What's Happening at Oakley?
May 26, 2021
59: Partners That Take Care of Owner-Operators on the Road with Jeff Porter and Landon Urban
May 19, 2021
58: Making the Move to Oakley Trucking with Sam Muntean, Owner-Operator
May 12, 2021
57: If You Want the Best, You've Got to Pay for the Best
May 05, 2021
56: Honest Talk with Oakley Trucking Owner Operators
Apr 28, 2021
55: Taking the Show on the Road to Oklahoma with Kyle Haney and Colton Campbell
Apr 21, 2021
54: Would the PRO Act Be Harmful to Owner-Operators?
Apr 14, 2021
53: What is the latest with the D.O.T? Plus Inside Info on LubeZone
Apr 07, 2021
52: How Do You Fight a Citation or CSA Violation?
Mar 31, 2021
51: How Much Money Can Safety Violations Cost You?
Mar 24, 2021
50: How is Oakley’s Orientation? New Driver Perspective
Mar 17, 2021
49: How Can I Stay Healthy as a Truck Driver?
Mar 10, 2021
48: Gearhead Talk with Mark Steck
Mar 03, 2021
47: How to Save Money on Your Taxes as an Owner Operator
Feb 24, 2021
46: Which Division at Oakley is Right for You?
Feb 17, 2021
45: Do you want to make an extra $5,000?
Feb 10, 2021
44: How Has COVID-19 Changed Trucking?
Feb 03, 2021
43: Five Important Steps to Consider When Becoming an Owner-Operator with Dustin Eagle
Jan 27, 2021
42: Listen to what a D.O.T. Officer Has to Say About Truck Drivers with Lieutenant Doug Lafferty of Arkansas Highway Police
Jan 20, 2021
41: From Pre-Trip Inspections to Retirement with Randy Rymel
Jan 13, 2021
Re-Air: Continuing a Family Legacy with Justin Oakley
Jan 06, 2021
40: Wishing You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas
Dec 23, 2020
39: The Life of a Wife of an Oakley Driver
Dec 16, 2020
38: Do you know how much money you are making at Oakley?
Dec 09, 2020
37: Meeting Dispatch (Part II)
Dec 02, 2020
36: Meeting Dispatch (Part I)
Nov 25, 2020
35: Announcing Our Oakley Owner/Operators of the Year
Nov 18, 2020
34: Preventing Contaminations
Nov 11, 2020
33: What’s it Like Working in the Pneumatics Division?
Nov 04, 2020
32: What’s the Outlook on Freight for the Dry Bulk Industry?
Oct 28, 2020
31: Recruiting Roundtable
Oct 21, 2020
30: How to Avoid Distractions and Stay Safe on the Road
Oct 14, 2020
29: Conversation with Duck Dynasty’s Al Robertson
Oct 07, 2020
28: Talking Tire Discounts with Bryan Walden
Sep 30, 2020
27: Insights from Peterbilt Steve
Sep 23, 2020
26: Discussing Driver Appreciation Week and the Role a Driver Plays in Everyday Life
Sep 16, 2020
25: Driver Turnover and Retention
Sep 09, 2020
24: The Oakley Roundtable (Part II)
Sep 02, 2020
23: The Oakley Roundtable (Part I)
Aug 26, 2020
22: Catching Up with the Hopper Division
Aug 19, 2020
21: Truck Trades, Valuations, and Choosing the Best Truck for You and Your Budget
Aug 12, 2020
20: Important Safety Procedures to Follow if You Are in an Accident
Aug 05, 2020
19: Discussing One of Oakley’s terminals, Port 33 in OK
Jul 29, 2020
18: Exploring the World of an Oakley Dispatcher
Jul 22, 2020
17: Our Partnership with MAC Trailers
Jul 15, 2020
16: The Recruiting Process at Oakley with Dustin Eagle and Kent Childers
Jul 08, 2020
15: Safety Tips and Explanations with Roger Carson
Jul 01, 2020
14: Riding with Randolph "Slow Motion" Rochell
Jun 24, 2020
13: Insights from Dump Dispatch with Jason Webb and Scotty Crisco (Part 2)
Jun 17, 2020
12: Insights from Dump Dispatch with Jason Webb and Scotty Crisco (Part 1)
Jun 10, 2020
11: Answering Your Tax Questions with Jeff Amen and Michael Schneider of ATBS
Jun 03, 2020
10: Truck Trades, Permits, and the Oakley Calendar with Vickie Chastain and Wendy Peeks
May 27, 2020
09: Exploring our Great Partnership with Murphy-Hoffman Company with Todd Venable and Mike Donnelly
May 20, 2020
08: Ways the Shop Serves Our Owner/Operators with Toby Bishop
May 13, 2020
07: The Impact of COVID-19 on Freight with Nick Dulaney and Colby Foster
May 06, 2020
06: My Journey to Oakley with Daryl Hobbs
Apr 29, 2020
05: Important Safety Reminders for Oakley Owner/Operators with Randy Rymel
Apr 22, 2020
04: One of Our Own Battling Coronavirus
Apr 15, 2020
03: Understanding Important Tax and Financial Information for Owner/Operators with Todd Amen
Apr 08, 2020
Another Update to Owner/Operators as to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 03, 2020
02: Exploring the Expansion of Oakley's Facilities with Tommy Mitchell
Apr 01, 2020
Update to Owner/Operators as to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mar 25, 2020
01: Continuing a Family Legacy with Justin Oakley
Mar 18, 2020
00: Welcome to The Oakley Podcast
Mar 11, 2020