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!
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Introduction To Oakley Podcast and On-The-Road Setup At Port 33 (0:12)
- Why Jeremy Is At Port 33 and Goal To Highlight Oklahoma Team (3:29)
- Justin’s Background, Family, and Move To Catoosa Terminal (6:13)
- Kyle’s Journey From Little Rock To New Mexico and Then Oklahoma (9:22)
- Truck Count, Mix Of End Dumps and Hoppers, and Room To Grow (12:43)
- How Port 33 Freight Works With Grain, Fertilizer, and Local Hauls (15:58)
- Building Relationships With Drivers and Importance Of Face-To-Face Visits (19:25)
- Morning Dispatch Routine, Breakdowns, and Common Truck Issues (22:12)
- What Customers Expect From Oakley and On-Time Performance Standards (25:15)
- Reputation, Professional Owner-Operators, and Winning New Customers (28:50)
- Growth History Of Port 33 Terminal and Vision For Future Expansion (32:10)
Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.