OAKLEY TRANSPORT

Oakley's 2019 Safety's Super Sweepstakes

11/13/2018

The long miles logged, the sharpened safety skills, the dedication to excellence, and the loyalty to the Oakley Transport family - your hard work does not go unnoticed. We are so thankful for all of our drivers who provide their time, talents and tenacity each and every day out on the roadways. As a token of gratitude, we’ve created an annual appreciation award for outstanding safety and performance. It’s called Safety’s Super Sweepstakes.

Beginning January 2019, every driver will have an opportunity to earn tickets for merit-based achievements, like length of service and mindful, safe practices. At the end of the year, tickets will be compiled for a drawing and a winner will be announced in January 2020. The prize? A beautiful new 2020 GMC Sierra Pickup!

In addition to the payout of our monthly safety bonuses to many of our professionals, the goal of Safety’s Super Sweepstakes is to recognize exceptionally safe performances and thank our professionals who have faithfully served our family for numerous years. For more information about the rules and if you are eligible to participate, please click the link below. You can also reach out to your driver managers if you have any additional questions.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

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Drive Local. Drive Citrus. Drive Oakley Transport.

10/29/2018

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Truckers are the cornerstone of any transportation business and are a crucial component to the success and vitality of the U.S. economy As a result, truckers are always in high demand, and the industry is a hotbed for available jobs. In fact, local driving jobs are a widely available and popular option for shorter routes and more frequent home time. Here is how you can haul local now, and why you should do it with Oakley Transport.

Firstly, when you haul for Oakley, we treat you like family. Our goal is to make every driver feel valued, respected and cared for. We won’t have it any other way.

If you haven’t heard of our Seasonal Citrus Fruit Hauling opportunity, stay tuned. With this position, you receive competitive pay and benefits, including a safety bonus, vacation pay, and 401K with company contributions. Furthermore, if you exceed your normal hours, you will be properly compensated for overtime.

It doesn’t end there. There are also opportunities for bonuses through driver referrals. Why? We want more and more people to experience the value of being part of our family.

Along with great pay, we also strive to keep you safe and comfortable on the road, which is why we maintain advanced equipment and end-to-end driver support. Just ask any of our current employees, our driver managers rock!

Additionally, we realize that your diligence on the road relies on your health and wellness. With our citrus positions, you are afforded premium health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

Not only do our local citrus positions provide great pay and benefits, but they also a offer an opportunity to grow into other divisions of the Oakley family.

Hopefully by now we’ve convinced you that our family is pretty great. If this position sounds like it would be a good fit for you, we would love to welcome you with open arms. All you have to do is click the link below and fill out your information. We’ll guide you the rest of the way!

Citrus Positions

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What You Need to Know Before Attending Driver Orientation Week

9/28/2018

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The time has finally arrived. You’ve secured your position at Oakley Transport and are finally part of the best family. Now it's time for your week long orientation to prep you before getting behind the wheel. Starting a new job or leaving a prior commitment to start afresh can be daunting, so we want to help shake the nerves by giving you a run-down of what you can expect when you first step through the door to orientation.

The Broad Scope
Orientation always commences on a Monday and will last from three to four days, depending on your driving division. All events are held at our company headquarters in Lake Wales, FL. If you have joined our family as a Dry Van/Reefer driver, you can expect your on-boarding process to last until either Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning. However, Tank drivers should plan for orientation to conclude either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.

Despite your position, here are a few action items everyone can expect:

Filling out your recruiting & new hire paperwork
Reviewing company benefits
Completing pre-trip inspections
Undergoing road testing to determine skill assessment
Learning best carrier practices/procedures for permits, fueling, tank wash, and turning as well as an introduction to the Omnitracs system,
Understanding driver compensation, reimbursements, maintenance department operations, customer requirements and hazmat
Training for tank/pump based on evaluations done in orientation

Travel Isn’t Cheap. We Have Your Back.
If you aren’t a Florida resident, we know getting to orientation can cause a financial strain. We’re here to assist. Not only do we offer a $300 incentive for all drivers attending orientation, but, in addition, we also pay $150 per orientation day after you have accepted your first dispatch for payment. Furthermore, we provide travel compensation/reimbursement and handle scheduling and arrangements - so make sure you keep your receipts. Below is a list of covered items.

Air travel
Rental car
Hotel accommodation
Shuttle to and from the hotel
Breakfast and lunch
Reimbursement for passport or hazmat and MEC Self-Certification

Don’t Forget the Necessities
Please double check that these essential items are part of your packing list and make it with you to orientation.

Voided check for direct deposit
W2’s or tax info to verify companies you’ve worked for in the past that have gone out of business
Social security card
Driver’s license
Passport
TWIC card and certified copy of your birth certificate (only needed to obtain your TWIC)

Packing Your Suitcase
We are pretty relaxed when it comes to your attire. However, we do have a couple codes that we please ask you to follow.

Only closed toed shoes are allowed for training
Do not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts to orientation
Make sure to pack enough clothes for two weeks

While the information above covers the framework of orientation week activities and information you need to know prior, we understand you may still have some questions. We’re happy to answer any of them. Click the button below to learn more and find contact information for our team members.

More Info About Orientation

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The Untold Secrets & Benefits of Becoming a Trucker

8/29/2018

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Truckers are one of the great inhabitants of our country’s network of interstates. Although these big rigs appear as merely a mode of transporting goods, a common site on our daily commutes, there are many untold secrets and benefits of the trucking industry that only a person behind a semi wheel will experience.

Contrary to popular belief, trucking doesn’t have to be a lonely job. In fact, it’s common for drivers to haul in pairs. Not only does this add an element of companionship, but it also alleviates hours behind the wheel. At Oakley

Transport, we have multiple driver duos and are always open to having more pairs climb aboard our team.

Obtaining a commercial driver’s license and qualifying to drive a big rig can be quite simple. Once you turn 21 and hold a regular drivers license, you can begin the process of earning a CDL. Once you pass your written exam and practical test you’ll be handed a license, authorizing you to drive semis and other large vehicles, like buses. Developing into a quality professional requires time out

on the road and landing a job at a top-tier company that places priority on their drivers. At Oakley Transport, we treat each of our drivers like family because we realize they are the cornerstone of our business.

Unlike a typical 9-5 job that warrants the same pay check every month, truckers are often paid by mile, meaning that a pay check will always reflect your hard work. Are you ambitious and resilient on the road? Trucking may be your next professional career, and it could be at Oakley Transport.

Not only do we pay our drivers by mile, and pay them well, but we also nurture a family environment that makes the driver feel cared for and supported. With Oakley Transport, your hard work never goes unnoticed.

Many drivers within the trucking industry are considered veterans of the road. However, once they reach retirement, a gap will be left to fill with new talent. Are you interested in a different route than college? Learning the trade of trucking can expedite the launch of a respected career. Because our country cannot operate without truckers, not only would you play a pivotal part in a company’s supply chain as a driver, but you would also become one of your country’s most important employees, keeping the well-oiled machine we call the U.S. alive and thriving. You will become a true legend of the road. Are you ready to make your mark?

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2018 Driver Appreciation Week Schedule of Events

8/29/2018

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The 2018 Driver Appreciation Week is quickly approaching, and we are excited to celebrate our hard working, dedicated and awesome truckers and employees with fun events, great food and even better people.

What you can expect:
Photo contests/raffles for prizes, Pie Face Fundraiser (the more money we raise, the more pies we get to throw in managements' faces!), and daily themes!

For our photo contest, dress up according to the theme, post a picture of yourself on Facebook and tag Oakley Transport. The contestant who receives the most likes on their photo that day by 5 p.m. will receive a gift card! Below, you can find your respective terminals and dates for daily events throughout the week. Raffle winners will be listed at the bottom. We hope to see you there!

For the Pie Throwing Fundraiser, donate money to our Go Fund Me account titled "Oakley Transport- Pieface Challenge" and when we reach certain amounts, let the pie throwing begin! All proceeds raised for this event will go to the Lake Wales Care Center. Click the button to donate.

Donate to our Go Fund Me

LAKE WALES CORPORATE

Monday | September 10

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Crazy Hat Day
Activities - Start Pie Face Fundraiser and Raffle

Tuesday | september 11

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Sports Team Jersey Day (Wear your favorite sport's team jersey along with any other fanciful sport gear)
Activities - Raffle

WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 12

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Lunch - Corporate sponsored; catered by Olive Garden
Theme - Wiggin out (Wear a funny wig or style your hair in an unusual manner)
Activities - Raffle

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 13

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Crazy Sock Day (Wear your craziest pair of socks)
Activities - Raffle

FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Oakley Spirit Day (Wear as much Oakley gear as possible)
Lunch - Sponsored by Bartow Ford; catered by TBD
Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles

W. MEMPHIS, AR

MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 10

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Crazy Hat Day (Wear a crazy hat)
Activities - Start Pie Face Fundraiser and Raffle

TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 12

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Sports Team Jersey Day (Wear your favorite sport's team jersey along with other fanciful gear)
Lunch - BBQ sponsored by Qualawash
Activities - Raffles

WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 13

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Wiggin Out (Wear a funny wig or style your hair in an unusual manner)
Lunch - Corporate sponsored; catered by Olive Garden
Activities - Raffles

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 14

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Crazy Socks Day (wear your craziest pair of socks)
Activities - Raffles

FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Oakley Spirit Day (wear as much Oakley gear as possible)
Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles

AUBURNDALE, FL

MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 10

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Crazy Hat Day (Wear a crazy hat)
Activities - Start Pie Face Fundraiser and Raffle

TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 12

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Sports Team Jersey Day (Wear your favorite sport's team jersey along with other fanciful gear)
Activities - Raffles

WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 13

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Wiggin Out (Wear a funny wig or style your hair in an unusual manner)
Lunch - Corporate sponsored; catered by Olive Garden
Activities - Raffles

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 14

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Crazy Socks Day (wear your craziest pair of socks)
Activities - Raffles

FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Oakley Spirit Day (wear as much Oakley gear as possible)
Lunch - Pizza day at terminal
Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles

CONLEY, GA

MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 10

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Crazy Hat Day (Wear a crazy hat)
Activities - Start Pie Face Fundraiser and Raffle

TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 12

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Sports Team Jersey Day (Wear your favorite sport's team jersey along with other fanciful gear)
Lunch - Sponsored by Qualawash; catered by TBD
Activities - Raffles

WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 13

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Wiggin Out (Wear a funny wig or style your hair in an unusual manner)
Lunch - Corporate sponsored; catered by Olive Garden
Activities - Raffles

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 14

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Crazy Socks Day (wear your craziest pair of socks)
Activities - Raffles

FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14

Breakfast - Doughnuts
Theme - Oakley Spirit Day (wear as much Oakley gear as possible)
Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles

MONDAY

$50 visa gift card from 5th3rd
bank:
LETTW David Letterman
PECAG Greg Pecaut
POSTD Dennis Poston
NUGEJ Joe Nugent
PODSD Dean Podstupka
JJOHN John Johnson
MINTM Merle Minton
DOUJA James Douglas
ELLGE George Elliott
LABOD Dennis Labonte
OGLEC Charles Oglesby
MCFAE Eric McFadden
MARJO Joe Martinez
ASIEE Eugene Asiedu
POSTL Lavar Postell

$50 gift card for bass pro shop:
NEWJE Jeff New
NEWEW Willie Newell
LOCKR Ricky Lockard

$50 visa gift card from Volvo:
LAZAM Marlayna Dowling
MCCAV Verl McCarty
MOORT Terry Moore
MESMG Gerry Mesman
NIVEM Mike Niver
PETEM Max Peter

$50 visa gift card from 1 digital:
ONEM M One
THORNJ Jack Thornton

$75 visa gift card from 1 digital:
ZAMOA Alex Zamora
JENCA Carlos Jenkins

$25 visa gift card from 1 digital:
JERMG Gary Gary

$100 visa gift card from 1 digital:
KONKJ John Konkol

$50 marathon card from palmdale
oil:
KNOXT Terry Knox
HOWAB Brad Howard
ALESJ Jenny Alessandro
BARFJ James Barfield
COURC Craig Coursen
FORMS Steve Formaz
HARVK Kenron Harvey
GIDDR Ralph Giddens
GORSG Greg Gorsky
HARPL Lance Harper

$25 AMEX gift card from Compass
Lease:
HUBBB Bobby Hubbard
LARIR Robert Larison
LEARA Alisha Leard
SEARK Kim Searcy

TUESDAY

$10 Walmart gift cards from
Innovative:
CHASP Phillip Chasez
GREEE Eddie Green Jr
MCMIJ Josh McMillan
WARRM Mike Warren
BLACV Vurl Blackburne

$25 AMEX gift card from Compass
Lease:
BRALM Mark Braley
SAMDA Damarcus Sam
ROGEJ Justin Rogers
PRURI Uria Prag
MCLAS Stephen McLain
CARTJO Johnnie Carter
BUTBR Keith Butler
CALHV Venitta Calhoun

Golf Bundles from Bank of Amer:
MCKIS Steve McKinnon
LYTEJ John Lyter

Golf Umbrellas from Bank of Amer:
LONGT Teresa Dwyer
JACKSJ James Jackson
HULED Danny Hulett

Coleman Cooler from B-Squared:
KINGM Mike King

Weekend Car Rental from Enterprise:
THOSC Scott Thompson

Yeti Cup/ Hat from Fleet &
Continental:
STRAL Luke Strawn
SOLOMJ James Solomon

Cup & Hat Pack from Continental:
SALMH Hedge Salmon
SANDE Elmer Sanders
DELEE Ed Delehanty
FENDT Timothy Fender
EALES Suban Ealey
BEAMJ Joey Beam
BASAJ Joe Basacchi

Minifridge cooler from Paragon:
WEAVK   Keith Weaver

Hat/ Polo from Tristate Trailers:
WITTP Mike Wittman

$50 Walmart gift card from
Boulevard:
ARMSK Ken Armstrong
ARTHC Charlie Arthur
TILLP Patrick Tillery
STEWS Samuel Stewart
TAFFL Le Taff

$25 Chilis gift card from Sunbelt:
STARL Lisalee Starkman
HANHU Larry Hansen
CONKS Steven Conklin
BURTB Brandon Burton
MCEAC Cliff McEachin
WOOLA Larry Woods
WOLFS   Sean Wolf
WAGNW William Wagner

WEDNESDAY

We are pleased to announce the winners of Wednesday’s raffle drawings!

We have sent out the Qualcomm messages letting the drivers know about their prizes.

Thanks to everyone for participating in our daily festivities and let’s keep that Oakley Team Spirit going!

GO TEAM OAKLEY!

$10.00 Walmart Gift Card from Innovative:
AMERL Linda Amershek
SERIR     Richard Seritt
RAYMI   Mike Ray
MEZAL   Leo Meza
HOODX Xavier Hood
DOBBC Charles Dobbins
BRJEF    Jeff Brown
ASHMP Paul Ashman
HANAJ   Jalel Hanafi
SCHOW Wesley Schoer

Shirt/Hat Bundle from Continental:
SCHWI   William Schmitt
ZOWW Willie Zow
SATTF    Fred Satterfiled
PETEW Bill Peters
OLSOK   Keith Olson

Gift Bags from Hancock Whitney Bank:
HICKA    Al Hicock
GONMA   Matt Gonzalez

Cooler from Wells Fargo:
WALLS   Sam Walls
WALMK Keith Walmsley
TODDR Richard Todd
BOOTR Ronald Booth
BISHM   Michael Bishop

Backpacks from Wells Fargo:
BEDNW William Bednarz
BELEF    Ferdinand Belen
DENNIJ John Denning
DELGY   Yasmany Delgado

Cup/Hat Bundle from Wells Fargo/Continental:
DIAZM   Marco Diaz
AYMOH Hebert Aymond

$50 Walmart Gift Card from Bridgestone:
TUCKM Maurice Tucker
TAYLC    Carson Taylor
SMJUN Junior Smith
SIXTE     Emigdio Sixtos
YATEJ    John Yates

$25 Chilis Gift Card from Sunbelt:
CHRID   Dix Christmas
HEADJ James Heady
HARRK   Kelly Harris
FLOWD Darrel Flowers
FORDS   Steve Ford
SNAPS   Stewart Snapp
VANRI   Richard Vanhouten
WADEC Cory Wade
URQUR Crazyhorse Urquiza
WHEED David Wheeler
AVERC   Chaz Averys

THURSDAY

$25 Chilis Gift Card from Sunbelt:
FISLO     Lonnie Fisher
EIRIA     Gina Eirikudottir
DILLC     Chez Dillman
FORNR Robert Forney
GATTD   David Gatton
MARJU Juan Carlos Marrero
LYNCK   Kerval Lynch
LARAR   Roberto Lara
PAYNR   Scott Payne
PERRK   Kevin Perry
POEJE    Jerry Poe
MELCB Brianna Melcher
MCKIJ    James McKinster
WATKE Ken Watson
SANJA    James Santaw
SERAN   Tony Serra

$25 Visa Gift card from Port
Consolidated:
MCGUR Ray McGuffin
REESJ     Juantone Reese
QUINR Rafael Quinones
PRIJA     Jamie Price
PRENS   Simon Peter Prendergast
TAYLC    Carson Taylor
SOWAL Alassane Sow
SMJAS   Jason Smith
SMIJU    Judy Smith
YOUNK Kelly Young

$25 Cracker Barrel gift card from
CTTS:
WILME Mekieyell Wilson
WITCW Willie Witcherd
ROSAE   Eddie Rosario

$10.00 Walmart Gift Card from
Innovative:
CADAV David Carr

Hat/ Charger Combo from Omnitracks:
RUCSR Robert Ruschak
SENNW William Senn
POWAN Anthony Powell
REAVT Titus Reaves
HEDGT Terry Hedger

Hat/ Earbud Combo from Omnitracks:
HYMEK Kyle Hymes
JOHNCA Carol Jones
FOXJE Jeff Fox
HACKR Randall Hackbarth
BRANF Felix Branngan

Cup/ Hat Combo Continental/ Wells
Fargo:
DORIL Libardo Doria
MURRT Tim Murray
SEYMW Willie Seymore
RIVCA Carlos Rivera

FRIDAY

$10.00 Walmart Gift Card from
Innovative:
CLAJE Jeff Clark
RYLEJ Joe Ryles
VALPR Ralph Vulpitta
TIMMJ John Timmons
ROMOJ Jerzey Romot
PATOF Francis Patol
MANCB Brian Manchester
JACOT Tim Jacobs
KHALM MJ Khaleel
GONCE Cessar Gonzalez
DIXOK Kelvin Dixon
FISHM Mike Fisher
COXVD Danny Coxville
DANDO Dontray Daniels

$250 Visa Gift Card from Comdata:
LIKEW Dean Likens
COMPP Phil Compton

iPads from Vanguard:
TROCY Yomar Troche
BARFA Andy Barford

Cup/ Hat Combo Compass Lease:
PATTW Wes Patterson
POWEZ Q Powell

Corkcicles from Tyden Brooks:
BALLG Gary Ballentine
BERRR Robert Berry

Yeti Rambler from Tyden Brooks:
BERER Eric Barthelomy
TURND Dennis Turner

20oz Yeti Cup from Tyden Brooks:
MAURJ John Maurer
MARRG Gary Marr
SOWED David Sowers

$25 Chilis gift card from Sunbelt:
STILC  Carlton Still
REYND David Reynolds
RASHW Bill Rash
PERRA Alvin Perry
NELSJ John Nelson
NIXOI Iva Nixon
BEAMR Mike Beam
BELLC Charles Bell
TILSG Glen Tilson
SCHLE Les Achadler
RIBAD Dean Ribak
DIAZJ Jose Diaz
WILLK Kevin Williams
SAMDA Damarcus Sam
PULLE Eddie Pullin
SCHEH Harry Scherer
KISER Bob Kiser

Service Pro Tablet from Sunbelt:
NEVEA Anthony Neves

32' Flatscreen TV from Michelin:
GRIJA James Grimes
WATEN Nehemiah Waters

$25 Amazon gift card from CTTS:
VANZB Bryant VanZandt
STEFM Mike Stefanello

$15 Apple Store gift card from
CTTS:
SHAMA Maceo Shaw
PRYOP Phillip Pryor
POPPJ Joe Popple
REYEM Manny Reyes

$25 Visa gift card from Black Oak:
RAMOSJ Jose Ramos
BAILC Chris Bailey
ADAMF Frankie Adams
PREMW   Walter Premo
RAGNT Kelli Ragnarsson
PATTJ Jon Patterson

Full Sized Bounce House from Black Oak:
COXJO John Cox

Additional winners

The following is a final list of the raffle winners for Driver Appreciation week along with the winners from the "Spirit Day" Facebook competition!

$25 Visa gift card from Asuriant:
WADEG George Wade
REAJO   Joseph Rea
HAYNJ   Jeana Haynsworth
GILRJ     Jeff Gilreath
CARSG Grant Carson
CATEK   Kevin Cates
DAILR    Ricky Daily
BAYLD   Dean Baylor
SMNOR Norman Smith
WALDM Martha Waldron
WARDW Buddy Ward
VANLD Donnie VanLaningham
MILET    Tex Miley
MILLC    Calvin Mills
GORDL Latonya Gordon
GRIFD   Daniel Paul Griffin
DOZIK   Kelvin Dozier
DESIF     Fekeur Desir
COLIJ     Jorge Colin Diaz
CAGIK   Kursat Cagil
BRIRO   Keith Bridges
BRATB   Bruce Bratton
DEANJ   Jerry Dean
BUTLI    Litisha Johnson
DANIE   Eugene Daniels
BOYCC Chris Boyce
CORNM Mark Corner
GARDJ John Gardiol
EVAJA   Jasper Evans
ANDEA AJ Anderson
STIRA    Arnold Stirzinger
STORR   Robert Storey
SHERK   Kevin Sherald
HILLG    Gary Hillis
LUMPT Tim Lumpkin
PRICS    Shaun Price
PIKEA    Aubrey Pike
MEYEJ   James Meyer
MORED Dan Morehead
PALOR Ron Palo
NIEVP   Pete Nieves
MYLEC Chris Myles
SOWED David Sowers
WHYTC Courtney Whyte
CAMPW William Camp
BROWG Gerald Brown
BROOW William Brooks
BLOOL   Larry Bloodworth
HIGHK   Keith High
WETZG Glen Wetzel
WARRR Robby Warren
HANSK Keith Hansen
HOLLS   Steve Hollingsworth

Spirit Day Winners
Day 1 | Crazy Hat: James Jackson
Day 2 | Team Jersey: Bryant VanZandt
Day 3 | Wiggin Out: Joe Skates
Day 4 | Silly Sock: Devon Wollyong
Day 5 | Oakley Spirit: Ali Leard

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Truckers Are a Crucial Component For Making The World Go Round!

7/24/2018

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In late 2017, Frito-Lay truck drivers received a significant pay cut, an unfortunate change implemented by their parent company, PepsiCo. The substantial reduction in salary, said to have been around $30k, prompted many of the drivers to quit their jobs, inevitably resulting in delayed product deliveries. Store owners soon became fed up with these delivery interruptions and voiced their frustration to the company, some stating that they had not received a delivery of Frito-Lay chip products in over 3 months.

It’s not often that we open a bag of chips and contemplate the journey they took to get to the store we bought them from. But maybe we should.

Have you ever thought about the trucking industry and what life would be like if it did not exist?

For starters, hospitals would lack basic supplies, ATMs would run out of cash, U.S. mail and package delivery services would come to a sudden halt and children wouldn't have access to their favorite bag of chips in their school vending machine. Needless to say, it would curtail many of life's daily activities.

According to Easy Freight Factoring, “Trucks deliver 10 billion tons of every commodity consumed and transport over 671 billion dollars worth of goods every year.” The reality is, if you wear it, eat it or use it, than it was most likely delivered by a truck at some point in its production process.

Trucking isn’t just important, it’s essential, and its work has contributed greatly to the success and vitality of the U.S. economy. Even more, it is a booming and rewarding route for anyone looking to have an impactful career.

Becoming a trucker is not just about the bag of chips, it’s about your industry, your economy and your commodities that you, and everyone else, consume daily. As a trucker, you help contribute to the success and happiness of the population’s everyday activities.

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OUR COMPANY CULTURE - PEOPLE OVER PRODUCTS

6/29/2018

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Culture — every company has one. At Oakley Transport, we recognize the impact of our business environment and strive to create one that is welcoming and family oriented. The best way to discover a company’s culture is to identify their priorities. With us, our employee well being is our foremost concern.

We prioritize the care of our employees, recognizing that they are our most valuable asset and the cornerstone of Oakley Transport. Providing for employees and accommodating their needs creates trust, respect and camaraderie - three things we believe help foster relationships and spark motivation to work hard and work well.

Building a positive, family environment in which our employees can thrive is paramount for our company. To cultivate happy and successful drivers and staff, we follow multiple procedures and standards to ensure our company stands out as the best. These include…

On-going training for drivers, mechanics and technicians
Constant and update communication
ISO Certification to establish standard operation process
Full paid orientation and training program for all drivers

Furthermore, we feel that friendly environments not only attract employees, they also attract customers! Word gets around, and it’s almost certain that customers will walk away from a company that is known to have a hostile environment.

Because customer experience is vital for the health of a company, we are adamant about relationship building. Never underestimate the power of a positive work environment; it provides fresh perspective and a renewed drive to pursue excellence. Treat your employees with care and respect and they will do the same with customers.

We believe our company’s culture is one worth being proud of. Because, at Oakley Transport, we know that relationships start with a kind word and a friendly face.

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There's Nothing Quite Like Receiving Kind Words from a Happy Driver

5/25/2018

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There is nothing that warms our heart more than hearing kind words from happy employees. We strive to make every driver’s experience at Oakley Transport great, and receiving positive feedback always makes our day.

Recently, we received some extra nice words from a long time Oakley warrior, Scooter Poe, and couldn’t help but share them with you. We appreciate you, Scooter, just as much as you do us!

“I’ve been here just under a year and I can say I will never leave as long as I’m healthy enough to truck. Matt Davis, Carly Reifenrath and Tony Bivens have helped me a lot. I ran for Tony on a short dedicated haul from Mission, TX to Florida. During that time, I had two family members pass and I was able to go say my goodbyes. [Carly and Matt] got me a load that went by my house.

I got calls and texts from office personnel while I was off for a couple days. They checked in on my family and me. I have never worked for a company that did that. My gratitude is huge because I got to tell my grandmother goodbye and talk to her one more time.

A lot of driver managers and companies claim to be family oriented. Recruiters say stuff to get you hired and then forget you. I gotta say, Oakley isn’t just a job where you’re a number. As long as I’m able to continue driving, Oakley Transport will be my home. I can’t thank y’all enough for all the love and support y’all have given me. I personally want to thank this company for being more than just a transportation/trucking company. You truly and honestly feel like family. Thank you, Oakley family, for being what you say you are — a family oriented company. That’s no lie!” — Scooter Poe

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New CAT Scale App Saves Time and Money

5/23/2018

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At Oakley Transport, our drivers are the backbone of our company and maintaining their happiness is our priority. As a result, we are constantly looking for solutions to better their experiences on the road, at the terminal and with the customer.

Now available, Oakley drivers can weigh their loads right from the comfort of their seat. This can be accomplished through the WeighMyTruck app, to which drivers can register their Comdata card to make payment options quicker and easier.

Typically, a weigh in requires multiple steps before a driver can return to the road. What can sometimes take over an hour, will now only take a mere 5 minutes with the WeighMyTruck app. After 22 CAT scale transactions, drivers can save up to 11 hours on the road and have a positive impact on the HOS clock.

The steps are simple. Line up the truck on the scale, open the app and verify the information. The cashier and weigh master will then take the reins from there, weighing the truck and printing and signing the ticket. The payment and a digital scale ticket will be automatically processed through each driver’s Comdata card.

To watch a quick video on how this works click here

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What Our Drivers Have To Say About The Safe Driving Performance Program

4/18/2018

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Recently, Oakley Transport launched the Safe Driving Incentive Program, which rewards drivers for outstanding performances on the road, and already many are earning more cents per mile. Oakley’s Culture and Engagement Manager, Meghan Pilkenton, caught up with one of the participants, Jack Thornton, to ask about his personal experience with the incentive program and his opinion on the SmartDrive Video system. See the Q&A below.

Meghan: How do you feel about the Safe Driving Performance Program and the SmartDrive Video System?
Jack: I like it because it protects us. In the past I’ve been accused of accidents or unsafe driving by other truck drivers and 4-wheel drivers. The SmartDrive program is a way to prove that I am innocent. I’m glad I’ve got it for that very reason. I really helps the drivers.

Meghan: Did/Are you having to make any changes to your driving behaviors as a result of the system and incentive program?
Jack: Yes, but in a good way! I’ve had the chance to improve my skills from reviewing the videos with Oakley Transport’s Safety team. I’m now more cautious and I’ve slowed down. I better watch my speed now. As a matter of fact, I never realized how many speed limit signs there were before until I started using the video system. Having that technology in your truck definitely makes you pay close attention to everything.

Meghan: What would you tell a driver that is on the fence about the Safe Driving Performance Program?
Jack: Just do it! Protect yourself and the company. If people call in accusing you of unsafe driving, the video system gives evidence that you were doing the right thing and it isn’t your fault. Oakley Transport could be in real trouble too if there are enough drivers blamed for accidents. If we can prove we are not at fault, that helps the entire Oakley team.

Meghan: What is your next goal in the Safe Driving Performance Program?
Jack: I want to go all the way! I got the .03 cents per mile during the first month participating in the program. I’m going to work hard to get the .05 cents per mile bonus next time!

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