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.

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Podcast Episodes

246: Jimmy’s Road Lyfe: Lessons in Discipline, Dedicatio, and Driving

May 14, 2025

During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy and Megan are joined by Jimmy Evans, one of our owner-operators at Oakley and YouTube sensation from JimmysRoadLyfe. Jimmy shares his journey from the Marines to becoming a successful owner-operator at Oakley Trucking. He discusses his YouTube channel, JimmysRoadLyfe, which aims to educate and help other truckers, and emphasizes the importance of health and fitness for drivers. Key takeaways include the value of discipline learned in the military, the benefits of becoming an owner-operator, and the critical need for truck drivers to prioritize their physical well-being. Jimmy offers practical advice on truck purchasing, maintaining a healthy lifestyle on the road, and the potential of creating content to help and inspire others in the trucking industry.

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245: The Guilty by Association Truck Show: Inside the Chrome Shop Mafia World

May 7, 2025

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett welcomes Bryan “Bossman” Martin, Owner of 4 State Trucks/Chrome Shop Mafia in Joplin, Missouri. During the episode, Bryan shares his journey from a mechanic to a leader in the custom truck industry, detailing the evolution of his business from a small parts store to a renowned custom truck shop. He discusses the impact of the “Trick My Truck” TV show on his business and the growth of his truck show. The episode highlights the sense of community in trucking, Bryan’s future plans for 4 State Trucks and Chrome Shop Mafia, and so much more.

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244: Torque, Trucks, and Living Life at Full Throttle with Bruce Mallinson of Pittsburgh Power

April 30, 2025

During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett is joined by Bruce Mallinson, Owner of Pittsburgh Power, live from the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Kentucky. In this conversation, Bruce shares his lifelong passion for engines, recounting childhood experiences that ignited his love for horsepower and torque. He emphasizes the importance of owner-operators in the trucking industry and discusses the benefits of Pittsburgh Power’s Max Mileage Fuel Born Catalyst. The conversation also touches on the challenges of retirement for truckers, the camaraderie among drivers, the critical role of trucking in society, the resilience of the trucking community, and so much more. 

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