The Oakley Podcast

TRUCKING • BUSINESS • FAMILY

About The Show

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.

Podcast Episodes

234: Open Skies to Open Roads: A Pilot’s Unique Journey to Trucking

This week on the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings welcome Brad Page, one of our owner/operators at Oakley Trucking. During the episode, Brad shares his incredible journey as a commercial airline pilot for over 30 years to the open road of being an owner-operator. The discussion covers Brad’s memorable flying experiences, including challenging landings and his work in medevac missions. The episode also touches on Brad’s family, his sons’ careers in engineering and mechanics, the evolving technology in the trucking industry, comparisons between being a pilot and an owner-operator, and so much more.

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233: Building Trusting Relationships: The Importance of Reliable Truck Repair Services for Owner-Operators

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett welcomes David and Nathan Dunn from Central Arkansas Truck and Trailer, a new sponsor of the podcast. In this conversation, the group discusses the importance of reliable service providers for owner-operators. David, the owner, shares insights about their family-owned business, specializing in heavy and medium-duty diesel repair while Nathan, the service manager, talks about his background and the significance of building customer relationships. The group emphasizes preventive maintenance, advanced diagnostics, and the value of trust in the mechanic-driver relationship. The episode underscores the commitment to supporting truck drivers and ensuring their success on the road.

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232: Navigating DOT Inspections: Essential Tips for Owner-Operators and Drivers with Lt. Doug Lafferty

This week on the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings chat with Lt. Doug Lafferty of the Arkansas Highway Police Department. The conversation covers the importance of communication during inspections, distracted driving, and the complexities of the split sleeper berth rule. Lieutenant Lafferty emphasizes proactive communication to address mistakes early and improve safety. The episode also highlights the value of collaboration between drivers and DOT officers to ensure safer roads, important tips for drivers in inspections, and so much more. 

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