205: From The Ground Up: The Journey of Building Bruce Oakley Inc. and Oakley Trucking Inc. Part 1

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett chats with Dennis Oakley and Benny Weatherford in a trip down memory lane. Dennis is the President of Bruce Oakley Inc. while Benny is the Vice President of Oakley Trucking Inc. During the episode, Dennis and Benny discuss the evolution of the trucking business from its humble beginnings to its current success. They share personal stories, challenges, and milestones, including the expansion of the truck fleet and the diversification of hauling services. The episode also touches on their personal interests, such as rodeo and flying, and emphasizes the importance of hard work and smart hiring in the company's growth. The conversation concludes with a nod to the legacy they're building, the significance of passing the torch to the next generation, and more.
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
Previewing Today’s Show with Benny and Dennis (1:01)
Important Update on 2290s and using the website (4:36)
Spreading the word about the podcast (8:10)
Early days of working with Bruce Oakley (13:24)
Experiences in the early days of the company (19:36)
Bruce's early work and ventures (22:26)
Expansion and development (24:02)
Involvement in the business (29:37)
Expansion of trucking business (33:52)
Trucking operations and challenges (37:17)
Business development and recruitment (42:01)
Expansion and Acquisitions (45:53)
Company Growth and Challenges (47:02)
Family-Owned Business (49:38)
Reflections and Legacy (55:38)
Final thoughts and closing remarks (59:25)
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.
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[@adrianguillot7697]

Would really like to hear more info and stories from these 2 gentlemen. They've barely cracked the vault on their time here.

[@OakleyTruckingInc]

We agree!!! Hopefully we can get them back on for a part 2,3, etc...

[@terrysmith7229]

Good to see you back Jeremy.

[@josephmccullough6822]

What a great podcast. Hope to see them again.

[@fredmcculley9501]

😮 well if you get it done you get it done it don't matter on the 2290 just get it done when you get it done don't worry about it

[@fredmcculley9501]

😮 2290 is for the revenue collectors

[@BuckeyeFan-ty4vr]

Thoes guys look like a couple old farmers not big time businesses owners

[@dwaynethomas7548]

They not the owners

[@BuckeyeFan-ty4vr]

​@@dwaynethomas7548Dennis is isn't he?

[@johnburgess4811]

Megan Rules!!😊

[@HonkyTonk77447]

One of the best podcast yet! Enjoyed listening to those two and learning more about the Company!

[@OakleyTruckingInc]

@@HonkyTonk77447 thanks for listening! Glad you enjoyed the podcast.