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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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. LAKE WALES CORPORATEMonday | 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, ARMONDAY | 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, FLMONDAY | 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, GAMONDAY | 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 SAVANNAH, GAMONDAY | 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 CHICAGO, ILMONDAY | 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 Brenner; catered by Taco Truck 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) Lunch - Sponsored by Qualawash; catered by Subway Activities - Raffles FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14
Breakfast - Doughnuts Theme - Oakley Spirit Day (wear as much Oakley gear as possible) Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles SUGER DOME, ILMONDAY | SEPTEMBER 10
Theme - Crazy Hat Day (Wear a crazy hat) Activities - Start Pie Face Fundraiser and Raffle TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 12
Theme - Sports Team Jersey Day (Wear your favorite sport's team jersey along with other fanciful gear) Activities - Raffles WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 13
Theme - Wiggin Out (Wear a funny wig or style your hair in an unusual manner) Lunch - Corporate sponsored; catered by local food truck Activities - Raffles THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 14
Theme - Crazy Socks Day (wear your craziest pair of socks) Activities - Raffles FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14
Theme - Oakley Spirit Day (wear as much Oakley gear as possible) Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles LOUISVILLE, KYMONDAY | 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 - Sponsored by Qualawash; catered by TBD Activities - Raffles THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 14
Breakfast - Doughnuts Theme - Crazy Socks Day (wear your craziest pair of socks) Lunch - Corporate Sponsored; catered by Olive Garden Activities - Raffles FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14
Breakfast - Doughnuts Theme - Oakley Spirit Day (wear as much Oakley gear as possible) Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles E-TOWN, PAMONDAY | 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) Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles LAREDO, TXMONDAY | 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) Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles TX MILKMONDAY | SEPTEMBER 10
Theme - Crazy Hat Day (Wear a crazy hat) Activities - Start Pie Face Fundraiser and Raffle TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 12
Theme - Sports Team Jersey Day (Wear your favorite sport's team jersey along with other fanciful gear) Activities - Raffles WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 13
Theme - Wiggin Out (Wear a funny wig or style your hair in an unusual manner) Lunch - Corporate Sponsored; catered by local food truck Activities - Raffles THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 14
Theme - Crazy Socks Day (wear your craziest pair of socks) Activities - Raffles FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14
Theme - Oakley Spirit Day (wear as much Oakley gear as possible) Activities - Pies in Face and Raffles Raffle WinnersMONDAY
$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  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.  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…
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.  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  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  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!
 The idea of attending a four-year university post high school is a presupposed academic step that is ingrained into us since we first learned to read and write. Any other notion is often accompanied with forewarnings of a life flipping burgers or mopping bathroom floors. However, contrary to popular belief, there are actually many other outlets apart from college that still have the potential to propel you forward into a valuable and fulfilling career.
Have you ever considered trade school? This type of career path often only requires a year or less of additional education, is significantly cheaper than college and can get you into the workforce at a much quicker pace. It’s a worthwhile alternative to the traditional college route. “Four-year degrees often saddle students with huge debt and prevent them from being successful financially. Many students would be better served going to more affordable vocational programs, which teach real-life skills and lead to stable employment for many students,” Mike Row, host of Dirty Jobs, says in an article on Freight Waves. While there are many avenues for vocational programs, trucking is currently one of the nation’s leading trades. In fact, it is the number one industry currently in need of employees. And it’s not such a bad gig either. Students fresh out of trucking school can earn $45k to $50k as a starting salary! Furthermore, Career School Now says that as the job market continues to flourish, less than 1/3 of positions will require a college degree, which cues the perfect time for you to look into obtaining a trucking license! Your first step to getting behind the wheel begins with a high school diploma. Next, you’ll fulfill your commercial drivers license (CDL) requirements through a trucking school. Some of the top rated programs can be found through RoadMaster Drivers School, Sage Truck Driving Schools, Coastal Truck Driving School and American Truck Driving School, among many others. Once you have completed your driving and knowledge exams and earn your trucker’s license it’ll be time to find employment…and the Oakley family will be waiting for you with arms wide open! Interested in joining the Oakley Transport family? Check out our driver requirements and start paving the way to your new career. https://www.oakleytransport.com/requirements.html We are excited to have been recognized by Commercial Carrier Journal as a 2017 Innovator for our ISO achievements. Thank you to each and everyone of our family members for making this possible!   |
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