288: Oakley’s Trucking Success at Port 33: Growing from 40 to 150 Trucks

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett takes the Oakley Podcast on the road to Oakley’s Port 33 terminal in Catoosa, Oklahoma, to spotlight terminal manager Justin Jolly and operations manager Kyle Haney. They share the origin story of the Oklahoma terminal, from working out of an RV on a dusty gravel lot to running about 150 trucks today, while explaining how the port’s barge, grain, fertilizer, and local industrial freight created a powerful home‑time‑friendly operation. Kyle walks through day‑to‑day dispatch realities (breakdowns, tires, planning, and tight coordination with North Little Rock and Reserve), and both men stress relationship‑based dispatch, face‑to‑face communication with drivers, and proactive communication with customers. Key takeaways: Oakley’s growth in Oklahoma has been steady and intentional, built on dependable service, clean and professional owner‑operators, integrated barge‑truck logistics, and a strong culture of transparency and trust with both drivers and customers. Don’t miss this episode!