The Oakley Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Previewing the Episode and welcoming a new sponsor (0:15)
• Central Arkansas Truck and Trailer (4:51)
• David and Nathan Dunn's Background (5:49)
• Family Dynamics in Business (10:27)
• Services Offered at Central Arkansas Truck and Trailer (13:25)
• Building Relationships with Owner-Operators (16:24)
• Mechanics' Preferences (17:56)
• Understanding Truck Issues (19:42)
• Free Diagnostic Services (21:48)
• Mobile Services for Trucks (23:12)
• Preventive Maintenance Recommendations (24:41)
• Scheduled Maintenance Importance (26:47)
• Transmission Repair Capabilities (29:34)
• Closing Remarks and Future Relationships (30:48)

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:

• KC’s background (1:09)
• Getting a start in radio at Sirius XM (7:13)
• Becoming the host of Road Dog (11:26)
• KC’s hobbies when he’s not on the radio (15:07)
• What does the future look like for KC? (18:26)
• Trucking’s influence on Sirius XM radio (20:43)

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.bruce oakley.com.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Mona’s background and interests (1:43)
• How Mona got interested in the trucking industry (4:59)
• Services NAIT provides to support drivers (7:46)
• Healthcare services and other perks with NAIT (10:59)
• Joining NAIT (19:12)
• Wreaths Across America (21:05)
• How NAIT is different (24:52)
• The future at NAIT (27:14)

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.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Live from the Mid-America Truck Show (0:27)
• The story of Pittsburgh Power (1:40)
• A love for trucks (3:30)
• Bruce’s personal interests and journey (9:01)
• Factors affecting truck performance (14:34)
• Misconceptions about truck drivers (17:59)
• The value of an owner-operator’s truck (18:31)
• Hurdles with emissions standards (20:49)
• Benefits of max mileage fuel borne catalyst (27:32)
• Mechanic shortage and public misconceptions (36:32)
• Improving the country through owner-operators (37:41)
• Collaborating with OEMs (39:17)
• Treating your truck like a queen (41:11)

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:

• 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.

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.

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.

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.