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The Oakley Podcast

Oakley Trucking
Oakley Trucking
Trucking Industry
Owner-Operators
Safety
Owner-Operator
Family
Arkansas Great Outdoors
Trucking
Mental Health
Aviation
Pneumatic Trucking
Arrow Truck Sales
Arkansas
Outdoor Recreation
Truck Driving
Distracted Driving
Aero Truck Sales
Hazardous Waste
Non-Hazardous Waste
Damoni Gunter

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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This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with Bruce Oakley safety leaders Lee Huff and Phil Butler to explore the often unseen world of terminal safety and compliance. They discuss Lee and Phil’s backgrounds, their responsibilities a... more

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This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits with Michael and Leslie Hopper, a husband-and-wife team at Oakley Trucking, to share their late-career transition into trucking and eventual success as owner-operators. They walk through Michael’s ... more

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This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with Owner-Operator Felipe Sanchez and his dispatcher, Sam Plafcan, to explore what makes a strong driver–dispatcher relationship at Oakley Trucking. Felipe shares his journey from growing up ... more

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This week, Veteran owner-operator Scott Erickson joins the Oakley Podcast to share his 44-year journey in trucking, from falling in love with big rigs as a kid to running his own authority, losing everything when a family member stole his wife’s lucr... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Hopper
Owner-operator, Team Driver
Oakley Trucking
Episode: 298: Team Drivers, Big Miles: How The Hoppers Turned Trucking Into Freedom
Leslie Hopper
Owner-operator, Team Driver
Oakley Trucking
Episode: 298: Team Drivers, Big Miles: How The Hoppers Turned Trucking Into Freedom
Felipe Sanchez
Owner-operator featured in episode
Oakley Trucking
Episode: 297: Respect, Communication, and Big Checks: Inside Oakley’s Driver and Dispatcher Culture
Scott Erickson
Owner-operator at Oakley Trucking, long-time trucker with a lifelong dream
Oakley Trucking
Episode: 296: “Why I’ll NEVER Quit Trucking:” 44 Years on the Road with Scott Erickson
David Platter
Oakley owner-operator and guest on the episode
Oakley Trucking
Episode: 295: Becoming an Owner/Operator: What No One Tells Company Drivers
Brandon Childress
Owner-operator who went through orientation and recruitment
Oakley Trucking
Episode: 294: From Recruiting Card to First Load: The Oakley Trucking Recruiting & Orientation Process
John Ostransky
Owner-operator who went through orientation and recruitment
Oakley Trucking
Episode: 294: From Recruiting Card to First Load: The Oakley Trucking Recruiting & Orientation Process
Ethan Homberger
Dispatcher at Port 33, Oakley Trucking
Oakley Trucking
Episode: 290: The Human Side of Dispatch: Caring for Oakley Drivers
Jeremiah Sheneman
Former hotshot driver, now part of Oakley Port 33 team
Oakley Trucking
Episode: 290: The Human Side of Dispatch: Caring for Oakley Drivers

Host

Jeremy Kellett
Host; Director of Recruiting at Oakley Trucking; leads conversations on recruiting, trucking operations, and industry insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Interesting listen!!

    I enjoy listening to Jeremy’s weekly shows, it’s a great way to stay up to date on Oakley & the transportation industry. I especially enjoy when Jason Webb is on the show ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BB8487
    United States5 years ago
  • Good listen

    I listen every week. Getting closer to finding the courage to buy a truck from you guys talking about it. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mnvgdsvyj
    United States5 years ago
  • Good information for current owner operators or perspective ones. Also nice to hear the wives episode, great job.

    Audible
    5
    Kaitlin Glasgow
    United States5 years ago
  • Good information

    Good information for current owner operators or perspective ones. Also nice to hear the wives episode, great job.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States5 years ago
  • Owner Operator

    Just want to say super proud of my dad Johnny Gutierrez and being awarded one of the Owner Operators of the Year! Great man indeed! Glad he is able to be apart of a great company!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melinda Raffloer
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Very informative for employees and operators; a useful learn-and-grow tool.
Interesting listen! I enjoy listening to weekly shows and staying up to date on Oakley & the transportation industry.
Proud family connection comments and relatable operator stories show genuine community.
Podcasts are getting better every week and provide practical insights for owner-operators.
Good listen; getting closer to buying a truck after hearing discussions here.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#199
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#199
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#129
New Zealand/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

253: Arkansas' Great Outdoors: How the Wings Inspire Outdoor Adventure
Q: How did Arkansas Great Outdoors evolve from your earlier projects?
The show grew from FLW Arkansas and expanded in 2022 to cover all outdoors—camping, hiking, archery, disc golf, rock climbing—with a stronger focus on introducing newcomers to outdoor activities and highlighting the state's resources.
267: From Charter Buses to Big Rigs: Steve Grant’s Path to Success
Q: What would you tell somebody that wants to get into the owner operator business?
Learn ownership first; understand how to own and maintain a business, not just drive the truck, because without that knowledge you can't sustain growth or survive big maintenance costs.
262: Turning the Camera On: Protecting Drivers and Companies with Each Alert
Q: What makes Netradyne different from other camera systems?
Netradyne is vision-based and analyzes video to provide context, not just negative alerts; it emphasizes positive reinforcement and driver coaching with a robust scoring and gamification system that encourages safer driving.
The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives - Wheels of Wisdom: A Father, Son, and a Love for Trucking
Q: How did Jerome first become interested in trucking?
Jerome's interest began when he rode with his father in a Volvo and became passionate about trucks at a very young age, continuing to study trucking and pursue the field.
The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives - Wheels of Wisdom: A Father, Son, and a Love for Trucking
Q: What does Oakley offer to owner-operators according to the hosts?
Oakley is portrayed as reliable with consistent pay, strong support from dispatch, and processes that reduce administrative stress for owner-operators.

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What is The Oakley Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, operator-focused show that combines recruiting, training, and real-world trucking insights with a clear emphasis on relationship-building and driver support. Episodes frequently feature Oakley Trucking leadership, owner-operators, dispatchers, and partner vendors to explore how to recruit, onboard, retain, and empower drivers, as well as how technology, taxes, and shop operations affect daily life on the road. Notable strengths include long-form conversations grounded in personal journeys, a strong emphasis on transparency and family-like culture, and frequent sponsor integrations that tie operational realities to industry trends. Listeners are likely drawn to actionable advice, firsthand driver perspectives, and an inside look... more

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Recent guests on The Oakley Podcast include:

1. Michael Hopper
2. Leslie Hopper
3. Felipe Sanchez
4. Scott Erickson
5. David Platter
6. Brandon Childress
7. John Ostransky
8. Ethan Homberger

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