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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: Discount updates for truck stops and good customer feedback (1:34)
• Background on Vivian, Amanda, Ashley, and Allison (4:02)
• Ensuring we are DOT compliant (8:36)
• Why safety comes calling (15:23)
• Locked and unlocked status (19:59)
• Hazmat and TWIC reminders (22:30)
• Auditing logs of drivers (29:56)
• CDL requirements and reminders (38:34)
• Incidents and inspections (42:32)

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

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Micahel’s background in covering the transportation industry (1:46)
• The emergence of electric trucks in the industry (4:45)
• The challenges in infrastructure to support electric fleets (10:52)
• Why would a company want to move to electric trucks? (18:05)
• What are the charging needs for these vehicles? (19:53)
• The advancements of battery technology in recent years (23:40)
• Impacts of EV on the independent contractor (27:35)

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: Join Us at Mid-America Truck Show (March 30 - April 1, 2023) (1:37)
• David’s Background in the tire industry (4:32)
• The availability of tires today (7:50)
• What affects the price of tires? (11:02)
• The importance of quality in choosing a tire (16:02)
• Tips for maximizing lifespan for your tires (21:41)
• Commercial tire business vs personal tires (28:47)
• The importance of quality equipment for owner-operators (32:51)

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:

• Safety Discussion (1:45)
• Technology and TikTok (4:00)
• Jeremy’s Home Improvement Project (7:03)
• Introduction of Lieutenant Doug Lafferty (12:10)
• Accident Causes (16:22)
• DOT Inspection Insights (20:02)
• Use of Cameras in Work Zones (22:33)
• Common Inspection Violations (27:34)
• Importance of Inspection Violations (30:17)
• Communication During Inspections (35:04)
• Ensuring Accurate Documentation (42:56)
• Perceptions of DOT Officers (46:40)
• Variability in State Regulations (51:35)
• Concerns About Self-Driving Trucks (53:50)
• Finding Violations During Inspections (55:31)
• Handling Data Cues (57:13)
• Log Auditing and Potential Violations (1:00:49)
• Collaboration Between Trucking and DOT (1:04:10)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (1:06:18)

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:

• Matt’s background and experience in the financial industry (3:18)
• Defining financial independence (6:53)
• How does an owner-operator go about saving for retirement? (10:42)
• Investment categories for retirement (15:44)
• Is it too late to start investing if I am older? (17:49)
• The benefits of working with a financial advisor (21:40)
• Life insurance options (31:24)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (36:32)

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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: Great customer feedback and a shoutout to an owner-operator (2:48)
• Ricky’s history working in trucking and with APUs (5:18)
• What is an APU and why has it become important? (6:39)
• The necessity for APUs for today’s driver (12:01)
• Different kinds of APUs and the pros and cons for each (13:16)
• Servicing an APU and warranty information (22:04)
• What’s the future of APUs? (27:01)
• What are weight specs and requirements for APUs (33:37)
• Final thoughts (37:32)

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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update:  Wash tickets and Adding and Detaching Shipments (1:49)
• Update on trailer availability (5:41)
• Goals for adding drivers at Oakley in 2023 (9:35)
• Update on the dump division (13:25)
• Why do drivers swap to pneumatics and how to do it? (16:36)
• Why do people leave Oakley trucking? (23:23)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (27:24)

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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This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett and Jason Webb chat with Chad Chapman, the Facility Manager at Altech Recycling. During this episode, Chad talks about what Altech Recycling does, why the recycling business is important, the processes which allows Altech to handle over 2 million pounds a week, a new documentary, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: Spouse Gift Card Delivery and Shoutout to an Owner-Operator (0:55)
• Beginning of the year update from the pneumatic division (4:03)
• Beginning of the year update from the end-dump division (6:30)
• Dispatchers' role in handling the busy season (8:57)
• Opportunities for growth for Oakley in 2023 (12:55)
• Building a relationship with customers (18:10)
• Recession in 2023? (23:17)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (32:32)

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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: Freight Update to start 2023 and upcoming MATS show (2:59)
• Don’s background and experience (5:15)
• What is PrePass? (6:17)
• How PrePass streamlines the weighing process for drivers (8:24)
• Tolling benefits with PrePass (12:33)
• The PrePass app and its benefits to users (17:48)
• What’s new at PrePass? (21:44)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (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.

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Introduction to warranties (2:50)
• New warranties vs aftermarket warranties (5:36)
• Are warranties worth buying? (12:24)
• Determining if a repair is under warranty or not (15:37)
• Having someone on your side in warranty negotiations (25:01)
• Tips and advice on what to look for in warranties (33:30)
• Final takeaways (49:05)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: EFS Fuel Cards and Merry Christmas! (2:19)
• Randy’s upbringing and hobbies (5:03)
• Transitioning from a company driver to an owner-operator (9:05)
• The reasons Randy chose Oakley (11:21)
• Randy’s new Peterbuilt (15:01)
• Why should drivers join Oakley? (16:26)
• Randy’s experience at the Oakley truck show (20:48)

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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: Trailers are coming! (3:11)
• How the Oakley podcast got started (5:24)
• Expanding the audience through YouTube (14:43)
• Drivers at Oakley who tell their story through videos on YouTube (17:41)
• Shorts vs. Long-Form Content (21:03)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (26:17)

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:

• Importance of Podcast Feedback and Community Engagement (1:15)
• Overview of Fuel Topics (3:06)
• Fuel Mileage Discussion (5:21)
• Fuel Costs for Owner-Operators (6:42)
• Fuel Spending Statistics (9:26)
• Impact of Fuel Prices (11:48)
• Fuel Discounts Overview (13:55)
• How Fuel Discounts Work (16:10)
• Fuel Fraud (19:04)
• Text Alert System (21:18)
• Reporting Fraud (22:53)
• Fuel Apps and Skimmers (24:25)
• Pre-authorization Issues (26:12)
• Geotab and Fuel Cards (30:27)
• Fueling at the Yard (31:59)
• Listener Comments on Fuel Mileage (33:18)
• Driving Habits and Fuel Savings (37:55)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (39:48)

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: Discussing Oakley’s Rider Policy with Dustin Barnett (3:12)
• Jay’s background and the backwards way he became an owner-operator (7:15)
• Why Jay chose Oakley (13:24)
• Getting a 2020 International Lonestar truck through Arrow Truck Sales  (17:45)
• Benefit of being home more at Oakley (23:17)
• How Jay got famous through his TikTok account (toy_trucker) (27:36)

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: A special thank you and the need for pneumatic drivers (3:32)
• Charlie’s background and what got him interesting in career on a boat (5:25)
• The training and requirements to be a boat captain (7:37)
• Rules, regulations, and security on the boat (11:58)
• Stories of tricky situations on the water (15:15)
• The crew on board and their responsibilities (21:33)
• Charlie’s family and his hobbies when he’s on land (26:17)

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: document renewal (3:35)
• What’s going on with freight (6:45)
• Freight surcharge (15:09)
• Customer service issues (17:58)
• How a driver can help himself every week (23:24)
• Problem-solving 101 (31:01)
• Trailer issues (32:38)

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: in-absentia awards, fuel shortage rumors (3:40)
• What the company party is like (6:25)
• The truck show (7:51)
• How we picked the winner (10:06)
• The truck show winners and what they won (12:50)
• Employee awards (22:19)
• Changes to make for next year (28:51)
• The band and dancing (33:44)

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.

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: company party, be on the show (3:22)
• Introducing Mika and Wanda Durbin (6:44)
• What all they’ve added to their truck (13:06)
• Why the Durbins came to Oakley (17:30)
• How the Durbins are liking Oakley today (22:26)
• Mike’s experience with Lubezone (29:52)
• Wanda’s experience as a truck driver’s wife (32:07)

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: GEOtab videos, company party recap (3:13)
• Jimmy’s background and personal life (5:06)
• How Jimmy came to Oakley (10:38)
• Jimmy’s interests beyond trucking (17:47)
• The novelty of things well worn (22:22)
• What Jimmy would tell his younger self (28:53)
• Jimmy’s road life YouTube channel (38:24)

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: website remodel, automatic transmission (3:16)
• Getting to know Shannon (5:25)
• Truck driver appreciation week (11:13)
• New legislation to help truck drivers (19:26)
• Thanking our truck drivers (30:31)

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: customer feedback (3:18)
• Getting to know Ivan (5:55)
• What Ivan does for Oakley (10:16)
• About Ivan’s family (18:22)
• How Ivan’s liked working at Oakley (23:47)

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: driver appreciation week (3:20)
• What's happening in Oklahoma (4:42)
• Who’s working in the office (7:11)
• The Oklahoma customer base (14:29)
• The ideal truck driver (17:56)
• The future of Port 33 (20:40)

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Oakley Update: anniversary gift (4:51)
• A little about Bruce (6:59)
• The process of becoming an owner-operator (11:43)
• What's it’s like pulling a pneumatic tank (19:12)
• How the customers treat owner-operators (25:27)
• The worst thing about Oakley Trucking (29:46)
• The future for Bruce Marks (33:43)

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:

• New Podcast Recording Setup (1:14)
• Previewing Upcoming Episodes (3:15)
• Stickers Mailing Update (5:46)
• Importance of Communication and Safety (8:22)
• Reasons for Driver Meetings (9:46)
• Understanding Camera Alerts (12:29)
• Importance of Face-to-Face Meetings (14:17)
• Addressing Driver Performance (15:34)
• Connecting Alerts to CSA Scores (17:34)
• Understanding Speeding Alerts (19:27)
• Following Distance Alerts (22:09)
• Importance of CSA Scores (27:05)
• Driver Expectations and Communication (32:02)
• Driver AI App Introduction (00:37:18)
• Promoting Safe Driving Habits (38:33)
• Liability and Safety Implications (39:27)
• Value of Safety Meetings (41:12)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (42:30)

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:

• Oakley Update: unsafe driving, owner-operator recognition (3:45)
• What's going on Arrow Truck Sales (8:53)
• The relationship between Oakley recruiters and Arrow (17:45)
• What trucking world will look like in six months (37:31)
• Defining “a good deal” (46:22)
• The worth of doing a podcast (54:24)

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: upcoming safety check (3:14)
• What we’re seeing in the freight industry (5:23)
• The importance of customer service (11:21)
• Preparing for bad times (14:33)
• Areas of opportunity (16:56)
• Email survey results (22:55)
• What makes Oakley different (26:18)

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: fuel fraud, company party (3:06)
• About Tanner (5:50)
• Tanner’s first year at Oakley (8:02)
• Tanner’s YouTube channel (12:57)
• Making friends at Oakley (17:43)
• Business picking up (20:24)
• Annual bonus check (22:06)
• Keep up with Tanner (26:25)

Tanner’s YouTube Channel: 

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: JJ truckstop breakfast, swapping divisions (3:26)
• How to prepare for orientation (7:15)
• Big obstacles overcome during orientation (12:13)
• What to expect each day (18:33)
• How Oakley invests in you (23:31)
• Preparing your trailer (25:12)
• Becoming a part of the Oakley family (32:12)

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: calendar, heat strokes (3:20)
• Get to know George Gear (5:26)
• George’s trucking history (11:38)
• What makes Oakley different (15:58)
• Money management advice (19:44)
• The worst and best at Oakley Trucking (22:57)
• Success at Oakley Trucking (24:55)
• Making friends at Oakley (29:10)

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:

• Oakley’s partnership with HTA (5:42)
• Radio Nemo (11:17)
• Owner-operator success story (12:49)
• How long the program takes (17:52)
• The next step for you to take (21:33)

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: recruiting cards (2:35)
• Meet Lonnie and Paul (5:07)
• Trading trucks (9:26)
• Pneumatic tanks (11:38)
• Paid per mile vs percentage (16:28)
• Making friends at Oakley (18:33)
• Technology changes (20:51)
• Money management advice (23:14)
• A challenge that’s worth it (26:54)
• What the future looks like (30:50)

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 (2:33)
• About Robin (5:27)
• From UPS to Oakley Trucking (7:44)
• Starting at Oakley (12:23)
• Advice on managing money (19:52)
• John Ross’ drift event (27:30)
• Remembering names (29:34)

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: 2290 forums due, customer compliments (2:41)
• How the hopper division got started (4:57)
• How the hopper division has expanded so much (10:57)
• More pay for hauling more weight (16:41)
• Communicating with long-distance terminals (20:59)
• The future of the hoppers (22:05)

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:

• Oakley Update: fuel notifications (2:46)
• Getting to know Tommy (3:35)
• When and where the party is (5:13)
• Walking down memory lane (7:25)
• What we do at the party (12:04)
• What we’ll be eating and when (15:17)
• Free hotel room for the night of (18:21)
• Getting from your room to the party (20:34)
• Live entertainment for the evening (23:51)

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:

• Reflections on 2024 (1:08)
• Christmas Celebrations (2:59)
• Thanksgiving Recap (4:46)
• Reflection on 2024 Goals (6:34)
• Company Milestones (11:01)
• Company Office Changes (13:24)
• Goals vs. Resolutions (16:11)
• Driver Resolutions (19:14)
• Health and Hydration (21:32)
• Eye Care for Drivers (22:13)
• Mental Health and Exercise (25:57)
• Learning New Hobbies (28:16)
• Looking Ahead to 2025 (31:41)

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:

• What’s going on at MAC Trailers (3:07)
• How MAC Trailers got started (4:32)
• Meeting specific needs for trailers (7:47)
• The future of MAC Trailers (10:56)

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:

• All about Channel 21 Ministries (5:00)
• Resources available for truckers (13:49)
• Partnering with people and companies (21:24)

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 (2:34)
• The freight surcharge (5:30)
• High demand (6:37)
• Particularly abundant areas (10:10)
• Top of mind responsibilities (14:04)
• Biggest daily issues (21:10)
• Hauling close to 80,000 pounds (27:27)
• Opportunities to work (34:02)

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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