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

Re-Air: Navigating the Rivers to Success at JANTRAN

December 11, 2024

For the next few weeks, we’re looking back in the archives for some of the best episodes that you may have missed. We’ll be back with new content in January 2025.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett chats with Paul Janoush, Vice President at JANTRAN. During the episode, Paul and Jeremy discuss the history of JANTRAN including its founding, operations, and its acquisition by Oakley Trucking in 2011. They discuss JANTRAN’s success, attributed to its dedicated workforce and strategic location, and delve into industry changes, including increased regulations. The conversation also covers the challenges of boat construction costs, the importance of the barge industry on supply chain, what the future looks like for JANTRAN, and more.

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Re-Air: Visualizing Success: Luigi’s Journey from Colombia to Finding the Heart of Trucking

December 4, 2024

For the next few weeks, we’re looking back in the archives for some of the best episodes that you may have missed. We’ll be back with new content in January 2025.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings welcome Luigi Llanos, one of our owner/operators at Oakley Trucking. During the episode, Luigi shares his compelling journey from a violence-ridden upbringing in Colombia to building a successful trucking career in the United States. The episode delves into Luigi’s life experiences, including his family dynamics, career challenges, and personal growth. Luigi discusses his transition into the trucking industry, the importance of community support, and his aspirations for the future. The conversation highlights resilience, determination, and the significance of family and community in the trucking world. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!

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228: Gobble ‘Til You Wobble: Thanksgiving Tales from the Trucking World

November 27, 2024

This week on the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings talk about Thanksgiving traditions, focusing on family, food, and the unique challenges faced by truck drivers during the holiday. Jeremy shares personal anecdotes about large family gatherings and traditional dishes, while Megan talks about her own Thanksgiving preparations. They highlight dining options for truck drivers who may have to work during the holiday while expressing gratitude to those who have to be away from their families. The episode emphasizes the importance of family, community, and the blessings in everyday life. Happy Thanksgiving! 

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