250: Oakley's New Wheels: Rental Trucks and Shop Upgrades

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings discuss important updates for truck drivers, including new medical exam submission requirements that mandate physicals be uploaded to the national registry within 24 hours. They highlight Oakley Trucking's significant investments, including a new 18,000-square-foot trailer shop set to open in July with improved maintenance facilities and two newly purchased Kenworth rental trucks designed to help owner-operators continue working when their personal trucks are down. The podcast provides practical advice for drivers, emphasizing the importance of proactively managing medical certifications and maintaining equipment. Key takeaways include the need for drivers to be their own advocates, the benefits of the new rental truck program, Oakley's commitment to supporting their owner-operators through innovative solutions, and more.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Sponsor Appreciation and Owner-Operator Support (2:39)
• Catching Up with Megan and Jeremy (5:00)
• New Medical Exam Regulations (9:43)
• Tips for Medical Exam Compliance (10:41)
• State Implementation and Scanning Physicals (13:03)
• New Shop Features and Layout (16:22)
• Shop History and Growth (18:41)
• New Shop Amenities and Storage (21:45)
• Shop Workflow and Comfort Upgrades (25:28)
• Oakley Trucking Purchases Two Trucks (00:27:05)
• Rental Truck Program Details (30:20)
• Company Events and Calendar (33:03)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (34:47)

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.