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This week on the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings welcome Jason Cooper, one of our Owner/Operators at Oakley. During the episode, Jason shares his journey from becoming a company driver to his current role at Oakley. He discusses the significance of truckers in the supply chain, the stability of work at Oakley, and the pride of owning a truck. The episode delves into the support Oakley provides to its owner-operators, the camaraderie among drivers, and Jason's personal experiences, including work-life balance and his relationship with his dispatcher, why Jason has recruited friends to join Oakley, and more.

During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett is joined by Troy Austin, podcast host of TalkCDL the Trucking Podcast. During this conversation, Jeremy and Troy delve into the critical role of CB radios for truck drivers, discussing their life-saving potential by alerting drivers to road conditions. They also explore the content creation process for their podcasts, emphasizing the importance of engaging and relevant material for their listeners, the necessity of CB radios at Oakley Trucking for communication, personal stories of the impact of CB radios in the industry, and more.

During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett is joined by Steven Barras, President of Gulf Coast Filters. In this episode, Steve talks about the advantages of their oil filters for truck owners. He explains how Gulf Coast Filters can save up to 75% on oil changes and significantly reduce environmental impact by keeping oil clean and extending engine life. Jeremy and Steve discuss the history of the company, the technical aspects of the filters, and real-life success stories. The episode emphasizes cost savings, environmental benefits, improved engine performance for those in the trucking industry, and more.

During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett is joined by Heather DeBaillie and Lee Meier of the famous Iowa 80 Truck Stop, the world’s largest truck shop, having been in existence for almost 60 years. In this episode, Heather and Lee discuss Iowa 80's history since its 1964 inception by Bill Moon and highlight the annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, which celebrates truckers with events like cookouts and contests. Lee, Bill Moon's granddaughter, shares her experiences and the features of the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum while the group also talks about Iowa 80's dedication to the trucking community, its role in preserving trucking heritage, and more.

During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings are at the Mid America Truck Show (MATS) and joined by Bruce Mallinson, Owner of Pittsburgh Power. Bruce shares insights on enhancing truck engine performance with products like Flash Point and Max Mileage fuel catalyst. The episode focuses on the importance of truck maintenance for owner-operators' livelihoods, the role of turbochargers, optimizing fuel efficiency through proper gear ratios, understanding turbo boost, practical advice to improve truck performance and fuel mileage, and more.

During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings come to you LIVE from the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS). This episode, we welcome Rick Guida, Brand Manager at Howes Products to discuss the company's history, its commitment to quality, and its future, including the prospect of a sixth generation taking over. Rich emphasizes the importance of product safety and efficacy over being first to market, exemplified by their seven-year development of the Lifeline product. The company sells through distribution, with independent operators as a significant part of its customer base. At the truck show, Howes Products focused on educating visitors and providing samples, confident in their products' performance, such as guaranteeing a 5% fuel increase with their Diesel Defender. The episode also touches on the Howes Hall of Fame, the shared values of family and tradition in small businesses, and more. Learn more at howesproducts.com.