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The Oakley Podcast — 311 episodes
292: Trick My Truck... Again!: How Chrome Shop Mafia Stays on Top of the Customization World
291: How Oakley Keeps Drivers Rolling: Behind the Scenes at Port 33
290: The Human Side of Dispatch: Caring for Oakley Drivers
289: Forty Years on the Road: Why Getting Your CDL Is Still One of the Best Careers in America
288: Oakley’s Trucking Success at Port 33: Growing from 40 to 150 Trucks
287: From the Road to the Bank: How ATBS Helps Truckers Take Control of Their Finances
286: Building Better Truck Stops: TravelCenters of America’s Plan to Serve Today’s Driver
285: From the Bay to the Highway: Shop Talk with Central Arkansas Truck & Trailer
284: Trucking’s Turning Point: Cleaning Up the Industry
283: Why Three Owner-Operators in ONE Family Chose Oakley Trucking
282: From Hospital Bed to Healthy Trucker: John’s No-BS Story
281: From $17 to Owner Operator: Bobby Prickett’s Trucking Journey to Oakley
280: He Should’ve Died in the Crash, But God Had Other Plans
279: Clean Showers, Fresh Food, Safe Lots: Inside Road Ranger’s Driver-First Strategy
278: Seventy-Five Years Putting the Customer First: What Arrow Truck Sales Does Differently
277: From Zero to CDL: The Road to Becoming a Truck Driver in Today’s Market
276: Battling on Two Fronts: Leadership & Family Sacrifice
275: Tariffs, Tech & Tough Markets: How Oakley Thrived in 2025
The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives - Wheels of Wisdom: A Father, Son, and a Love for Trucking
The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives - The Guilty by Association Truck Show: Inside the Chrome Shop Mafia World
The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives - Open Skies to Open Roads: A Pilot’s Unique Journey From Flying to Trucking
The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives - Torque, Trucks, and Living Life at Full Throttle with Bruce Mallinson of Pittsburgh Power
The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives - Arkansas' Great Outdoors: How the Wings Inspire Outdoor Adventure
274: Thirty-Eight Years and Over 4 Million Miles: Real Trucker Talk from Dave Hall
273: The Battle for Trucking: Is Regulation Helping or Hurting? With Lewie Pugh of OOIDA
272: Truckers & Chart Toppers: Country Star Justin Moore Reveals His Road to Success
271: Heroism in Uniform and Behind the Wheel with Josh Bailey
270: Diesel in His DNA: Why Rowdy Loves the Trucking Life
269: Building an All-in-One Supply Chain: The Oakley Advantage
268: Marriage, Trucking, and Perseverance: The Nochta’s Journey
267: From Charter Buses to Big Rigs: Steve Grant’s Path to Success
266: Gearing Up for Oakley’s Truck Show & Company Party
265: Heritage, Hard Work, and Highway Wisdom with Wayne Limburg
264: Grease, Grit, and Great Service: How Boss Truck Shops Supports Drivers Across the Country
263: Truck Driver Appreciation Week: Why It Matters to Us All
262: Turning the Camera On: Protecting Drivers and Companies with Each Alert
261: From Marine to Owner/Operator and Insurance Adjuster: What Everyone Should Know About Insurance
260: Farming Roots to Trucking Routes: Rick’s Journey to Oakley Trucking
259: Myth Busters: Debunking Myths About Truckers One Truth at a Time
258: One Month at Oakley as an Owner-Operator: Jared’s Journey
257: From First Call to First Mile: What Sets Oakley Trucking Apart
256: Keeping Trucks Rolling: A Day in the Life of Oakley Dispatchers
255: Running with the Clydesdales to Hauling Tanks
254: Wheels of Wisdom: A Father, Son, and a Love for Trucking
253: Arkansas' Great Outdoors: How the Wings Inspire Outdoor Adventure
252: From Army Artillery to End Dump Trucking: Brian Carpenter's Road to Success
251: More Than Just Loads: The Oakley Trucking Approach
250: Oakley's New Wheels: Rental Trucks and Shop Upgrades
249: Trucking Tunes: Tony Justice's Road to Music and Trucking
248: Slow Lane, Big Gains: Maximizing Trucking Profits with Alex Bauta
247: Trucking Runs in the Family: The Nye Generations
246: Jimmy’s Road Lyfe: Lessons in Discipline, Dedication and Driving
245: The Guilty by Association Truck Show: Inside the Chrome Shop Mafia World
244: Torque, Trucks, and Living Life at Full Throttle with Bruce Mallinson of Pittsburgh Power
243: Honoring Heroes: Wreaths Across America with Courtney George
242: Breaking the Leasing Stigma: An Honest Approach to Truck Financing
241: Back to the Basics: Solving the Trucking Industry's Biggest Challenges
240: A Truck Driver's Farewell: Reflections on 35 Years in the Industry
239: How is Digital Marketing Revolutionizing the Trucking Industry?
238: Cruz Control: An Owner-Operator's Journey from Marine Corps to Trucking
237: Beyond the Usual Freight: Oakley's New Waste Remediation Opportunities
236: Mastering Money Management: A Guide for Independent Contractors in the Trucking Industry
235: Get Ready to Roll: Essential Steps for a Seamless Truck Trade-In Experience
234: Open Skies to Open Roads: A Pilot’s Unique Journey to Trucking
233: Building Trusting Relationships: The Importance of Reliable Truck Repair Services for Owner-Operators
232: Navigating DOT Inspections: Essential Tips for Owner-Operators and Drivers with Lt. Doug Lafferty
231: Fueling Up for Success: Tackling Fuel Fraud and Maximizing Savings
230: From Alerts to Action: How Oakley Trucking Supports Drivers in Improving Safety
229: From Resolutions to Realities: Transform Your New Year’s Goals into Achievements
Re-Air: Trucking with Scruffy: Balancing Family, Freight, and Pneumatics with Adrian Guillot
Re-Air: The Journey in Building Bruce Oakley and Oakley Trucking with Dennis Oakley and Benny Weatherford
Re-Air: Moving Up to the Big Leagues: Damoni’s Journey to Oakley Trucking
Re-Air: Navigating the Rivers to Success at JANTRAN
Re-Air: Visualizing Success: Luigi's Journey from Colombia to Finding the Heart of Trucking
228: Gobble 'Til You Wobble: Thanksgiving Tales from the Trucking World
227: Trucking Tales: Balancing Family Life and the Open Road with Archie Dille
226: Why Did the Truck Driver Cross the Road? To Become an Owner-Operator
225: Understanding Driver Turnover: Key Insights and Retention Strategies for the Trucking Industry
224: Driving with Pride: The Journey of a Third-Generation Truck Driver Donzell Rivers
223: Going ‘All-In’ on Trucking: From Flatbed to Owner/Operator with Brian Lang
222: From Family Legacy to Industry Leader: The Story of Feed Products and Oakley's Acquisition
221: Celebrating Excellence: Awards, Food, and Fun at the Oakley Trucking Company Party
220: Is Becoming an Owner-Operator Worth the Investment?
219: From the Rolling Hills of Scotland to the Open Road of the U.S.A: David Hossack’s Journey to Oakley Trucking
218: Celebrating Drivers While Tackling The Industry’s Toughest Challenges Head-On with Shannon Newton of Arkansas Trucking Association
217: Building Trust: The Key to Successful Customer Relationships in Trucking
216: Trucking with Scruffy: Balancing Family, Freight, and Pneumatics with Adrian Guillot
215: Out of Many, One Marlon: The Journey from Jamaica to Oakley
214: So You Think You Want to Join Oakley? A Candid Conversation with Joe Summerford and Kyle Woodward
213: ‘Slow Motion’ Talks Road Life to Orientation Coordinator: Sitting Down with Randolph Rochell
212: Keeping the Wheels Turning: Essential Safety Tips for Truck Drivers to Avoid Violations
211: Visualizing Success: Luigi's Journey from Colombia to Finding the Heart of Trucking
210: What’s It Like to Be Married to a Truck Driver?
209: Understanding the Significance of Inland Waterways in Moving Freight
208: Truck Stolen and the Road Back to Oakley Trucking with Aaron Magray
207: Bagging, Robots, and Melt Man: The Adventures of Fertilizer Packaging at Oakley
206: How Can Experienced Owner-Operators Mentor and Support New Drivers in the Trucking Industry?
205: The Journey in Building Bruce Oakley and Oakley Trucking with Dennis Oakley and Benny Weatherford
204: Moving Up to the Big Leagues: Damoni’s Journey to Oakley Trucking
203: Goodbyes Are Never Easy with Tony Hollingsworth
202: Earning Big in the Great White North: Chuck Adams Shares His Canadian Trucking Journeys
201: What Happens When the Wheels Stop Turning: The Realities of Trucking Life and Loss with Robert Palm of Trucker’s Final Mile
200: From Military Service to Owner-Operator: Ben Huminski’s Journey of Trucking, Family, and Financial Discipline
199: Trucking with a Higher Purpose: John Noel’s Mission to Spread Good News
198: From Company Driver to Owner-Operator: Jason Cooper’s Story of Growth and Success at Oakley
197: The TalkCDL Podcast: Keeping Truckers Informed and Entertained with Troy Austin
196: How Gulf Coast Filters Can Save You Up to 75% on Oil Changes with Steven Barras
195: How Did Iowa 80 Become the Ultimate Truck Stop Destination?
194: Unleashing Efficiency: Transforming Truck Engines and MPG with Pittsburgh Power
193: Exploring the History, Products, and Values of Howes Products in the Trucking Industry
192: Arrow Truck Sales: Expanding Horizons and Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
191: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS)
190: Hauling with Love: How Mike and Maleah Husinga Keep Trucking and Marriage on the Right Track
189: Navigating the Highways: A Deep Dive into PrePass Technology
188: Breaking the Silence: Helping Drivers Navigate the Road to Mental Wellness with Dr. Andreya Reed
187: From Trucking to Thriving: Troy Parker's Story at Oakley Trucking
186: From Port to Porch: How Operations at Port 33 Help Care for Customers
185: Is There a Driver Shortage or Just a Driver Turnover Problem? Featuring Lewie Pugh of OOIDA
184: The Most Effective Tax Strategies for Owner-Operators with Jeff Amen and Michael Schneider of ATBS
183: The Intricate Process Designing and Constructing a Tow Boat with Hayden Pearson of JANTRAN
182: Navigating the Rivers to Success at JANTRAN with Paul Janoush
181: The Untold Story of JANTRAN’s Rise in the Towboat Industry
Re-Air: Owner Operator Highlight: Randy Kemp
Re-Air: How Should Owner-Operators Prepare for Retirement?
Re-Air: Oakley International with Ivan Boasher
180: From Newspapers to Truck Driving with Ron “Paperboy Trucker” Forrest
179: From End Dump to Pneumatic with John Gray
178: John, Marilyn and The Bandit: A Story of a Successful Owner-Operator Couple
177: From Trash Business to Trucking Success: Rusty Wiley’s Path Leaving Oakley and Coming Back
176: From Company Driver to Owner-Operator: Taking Control of Your Destiny
175: What’s It Like as a New Dispatcher at Oakley Trucking?
174: Oakley: It’s Time to Party
173: What Should Drivers Do When Involved in an Accident or Lawsuit?
172: Pros and Cons of New and Used Trucks
171: Finding the Truck that Fits Your Needs
170: From Farming to End Dumps and Everything In Between
169: Driving Toward Success: How Diesel Driving Academy is Shaping the Future of Trucking
168: The Top 5 Things That Set Oakley Apart
167: Cody Curren’s Journey Leaving Oakley Trucking and Finding His Way Back
From the Archives: 5 Important Steps to Consider When Becoming an Owner-Operator
166: Safety Tips That Keep Money in Your Pocket
165: The Taylor Family's Recipe for Success at Oakley Trucking
164: The Grain and Fertilizer Operations at Oakley
163: Freight Update with Operations
162: A Century's Worth of Family Business: Debbie Fick
161: Fighting for the Independent Trucker - Lewie and Bryce of OOIDA
160: Beyond the Headquarters: Oakley's Terminal Managers
159: Fresh Out of Orientation
158: The Trucking Industry's Greatest Weapon Against Human Trafficking
157: Serving the Owner-Operator with Jared Flinn of BulkLoads.com
156: Reaching Better Health with Mother Trucker Yoga
155: The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
154: 51 Years of Trucking with Olof McTaggart
153: Spiritual Search and Rescue - PGTM
152: Road Dog Radio: KC Phillip's Journey in the Trucking World
151: NAIT: Supporting America’s Independent Truckers
150: The History of Pittsburgh Power
149: Celebrating Women in Trucking with Ellen Voie
148: Owner Operator Highlight: William Burdine
147: The Next Generation of Supply Chain Management
146: A Streak of Bad Luck: Scotty Smith's Incredible Story
145: Reminders from the Ladies of Safety at Oakley Trucking
144: The New Era of Electric Vehicles
143: Keeping Your Rig Rolling: Tire Talk for Owner-Operators
142: How Should Owner-Operators Prepare for Retirement?
141: All About APUs
140: Recruiting Update with Kent Childers and Dustin Eagle
139: Altech Recycling: From Scrap to Smelter
138: Freight Update for 2023
137: PrePass: How it Works
136: Are Warranties Necessary?
Year in Review: The Best Moments of 2022
135: Owner-Operator Highlight: Randy Kemp
134: Be Heard with Adam Vazquez
133: Owner-Operator Highlight: Jay Dearing
132: A Word From the Captain: Charlie Johnson
131: Freight Update with Jason Webb and Scotty Crisco
130: Company Party Recap with Corey Huey and Kent Childers
129: Owner-Operator Highlight: Mike and Wanda Durbin
128: Owner-Operator Highlight: Jimmy Evans
127: A Word With The Arkansas Trucking Association
126: Oakley International with Ivan Boasher
125: A Word From Our Oklahoma Terminal
124: Owner-Operator Highlight: Bruce Marks
123: Why We Work with Arrow Truck Sales
122: Freight Outlook and Customer Service
121: Owner-Operator Highlight: Tanner Sides
120: Orientation Explained: Randolph Rochell and Dustin Eagle
119: Owner-Operator Highlight: George Gear
118: Simple Steps to Improving Your Health as an Owner-Operator
117: Owner-Operator Highlight: Lonnie O'diam and Paul Lorimer
116: Owner Operator Highlight: Robin Parks
115: The History of the Hopper Division
114: The Annual Company Party
113: From a Welding Machine to a Trucking Company
112: Taking God’s Word to Every Truck Driver Out There
111: The State of Freight and the Need for Drivers
110: Owner Operator Highlight: Shawnta Wortham's Story
109: Making Sure We All Get Home Safely
108: Health with Truck Drivers
107: Fuel: High Prices, Surcharges, Discounts, & Fraud
106: Sustaining an Owner-Operator’s Quality of Life
105: CAT Scale: Born Out of Listening to Drivers
104: Recruiting the Next Generation of Truck Drivers
103: What Makes a “Top-Tier” Driver?
102: Louisiana Terminal Opportunities with Scott Cowden and Jason Webb
101: From a Small Town to the Big City: Cole Kellett’s Journey
100: Bruce Oakley Incorporated: Present Realm, Future Plans, Global Business
99: Diving Deep Into Oakley’s IT Department
98: Answering Your Tax Questions
97: Helpful Tips and Information on Operating End Dump Trailers
96: Catching Up with the Guys from Port 33
95: Safety News, Violation Statistics, and Trucking Accident Verdicts
94: Dry Bulk Trucking is Booming
93: Truck Driver Yearly Income and How to Calculate Net Pay
92: Trucking Tips on Retirement, Free Health Help and the Outreach Program
91: Year in Review and Top 10 Owner-Operator Incomes at Oakley Trucking
90: Owner-Operator Hits $240k in One Year “Without Even Trying” at Oakley Trucking
89: How Much Money Do I Need to be Financially Independent?
88: Hot Topics in Trucking
87: Old School vs New School
86: Happy Thanksgiving!
85: What’s it Take to Get the Best Drivers Out There?
84: What’s it Like Riding with an Owner-Operator for a Week? PT. 2
83: A Special Surprise for Two of Our Owner-Operators
82: What You Need to Know About Trucking Insurance
81: What Makes a Great Truck Driver?
80: What's it Like Riding with an Owner-Operator for a Week?
79: How’s the Trucking Business? Insights from Oakley Trucking
78: Why Are There So Few Female Owner-Operators in the Trucking Industry?
77: Arrow Truck Sales: Relationships Mean A Lot
76: Expressing Our Thanks to Owner-Operators During Truck Driver Appreciation Week
75: Updates on ELD’s and Other Safety Information
74: What Do the Young Bucks Think About Trucking?
73: Pilot Travel Center Benefits with Jason Holland
72: Oakley Trucking Through the Eyes of a Customer
71: The Nuts and Bolts of Oakley’s Shop
70: What does Oakley Dispatch Have to Say?
69: Where Are All the Trucks?
68: What Does It Take to Get Leased on with Oakley Trucking?
67: Have you ever made a bad trucking decision?
66: Arkansas Trucking Association, How are they making trucking better?
65: Finding Success as an Owner-Operator with Ted Jansen
64: Do you Believe in Miracles? A Must Listen
63: How Can You Afford a Brand New 2022 Peterbilt?
62: Oakley Fertilizer, The Ins and Outs
61: Success as an Owner-Operator Husband-Wife Team
60: What's Happening at Oakley?
59: Partners That Take Care of Owner-Operators on the Road with Jeff Porter and Landon Urban
58: Making the Move to Oakley Trucking with Sam Muntean, Owner-Operator
57: If You Want the Best, You've Got to Pay for the Best
56: Honest Talk with Oakley Trucking Owner Operators
55: Taking the Show on the Road to Oklahoma with Kyle Haney and Colton Campbell
54: Would the PRO Act Be Harmful to Owner-Operators?
53: What is the latest with the D.O.T? Plus Inside Info on LubeZone
52: How Do You Fight a Citation or CSA Violation?
51: How Much Money Can Safety Violations Cost You?
50: How is Oakley’s Orientation? New Driver Perspective
49: How Can I Stay Healthy as a Truck Driver?
48: Gearhead Talk with Mark Steck
47: How to Save Money on Your Taxes as an Owner Operator
46: Which Division at Oakley is Right for You?
45: Do you want to make an extra $5,000?
44: How Has COVID-19 Changed Trucking?
43: Five Important Steps to Consider When Becoming an Owner-Operator with Dustin Eagle
42: Listen to what a D.O.T. Officer Has to Say About Truck Drivers with Lieutenant Doug Lafferty of Arkansas Highway Police
41: From Pre-Trip Inspections to Retirement with Randy Rymel
Re-Air: Continuing a Family Legacy with Justin Oakley
40: Wishing You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas
39: The Life of a Wife of an Oakley Driver
38: Do you know how much money you are making at Oakley?
37: Meeting Dispatch (Part II)
36: Meeting Dispatch (Part I)
35: Announcing Our Oakley Owner/Operators of the Year
34: Preventing Contaminations
33: What’s it Like Working in the Pneumatics Division?
32: What’s the Outlook on Freight for the Dry Bulk Industry?
31: Recruiting Roundtable
30: How to Avoid Distractions and Stay Safe on the Road
29: Conversation with Duck Dynasty’s Al Robertson
28: Talking Tire Discounts with Bryan Walden
27: Insights from Peterbilt Steve
26: Discussing Driver Appreciation Week and the Role a Driver Plays in Everyday Life
25: Driver Turnover and Retention
24: The Oakley Roundtable (Part II)
23: The Oakley Roundtable (Part I)
22: Catching Up with the Hopper Division
21: Truck Trades, Valuations, and Choosing the Best Truck for You and Your Budget
20: Important Safety Procedures to Follow if You Are in an Accident
19: Discussing One of Oakley’s terminals, Port 33 in OK
18: Exploring the World of an Oakley Dispatcher
17: Our Partnership with MAC Trailers
16: The Recruiting Process at Oakley with Dustin Eagle and Kent Childers
15: Safety Tips and Explanations with Roger Carson
14: Riding with Randolph "Slow Motion" Rochell
13: Insights from Dump Dispatch with Jason Webb and Scotty Crisco (Part 2)
12: Insights from Dump Dispatch with Jason Webb and Scotty Crisco (Part 1)
11: Answering Your Tax Questions with Jeff Amen and Michael Schneider of ATBS
10: Truck Trades, Permits, and the Oakley Calendar with Vickie Chastain and Wendy Peeks
09: Exploring our Great Partnership with Murphy-Hoffman Company with Todd Venable and Mike Donnelly
08: Ways the Shop Serves Our Owner/Operators with Toby Bishop
07: The Impact of COVID-19 on Freight with Nick Dulaney and Colby Foster
06: My Journey to Oakley with Daryl Hobbs
05: Important Safety Reminders for Oakley Owner/Operators with Randy Rymel
04: One of Our Own Battling Coronavirus
03: Understanding Important Tax and Financial Information for Owner/Operators with Todd Amen
Another Update to Owner/Operators as to the COVID-19 Pandemic
02: Exploring the Expansion of Oakley's Facilities with Tommy Mitchell
Update to Owner/Operators as to the Coronavirus Pandemic
01: Continuing a Family Legacy with Justin Oakley
00: Welcome to The Oakley Podcast