owner operator driver

entry level manager

terminal operator

truck driver

superintendent

Bruce Oakley Inc

Dry bulk is totally different than anything I've done before. Picking loads up at farms, river ports, and many other places. Products I hauled such as,"corn,soybeans,chicken by-product ,roofing granules".The people you meet are much more down to earth then at the store warehouses. Its very relaxing going to the farms and co-ops. I haul a hopper and you will get dirty sweeping it out but nothing like a little dirt. My dispatcher is results oriented and wants you to get all the miles you can legally run because he has a vested interest in what you do. So its a team effort. I believe once you prove yourself to him and show hin that you'll deliver or at least communicate any problems and mist importantly, be honest, you'll earn his respect . Everything I've asked for,if it was (home time, a special event,needing paperwork to go through,) and many others. If I communicated it they did their best to get it done. Yes , they are a safety oriented company and will not make you run illegal. They  like you clean shaven and your  truck well maintained. I run hard but legal . I easily run 3000 miles average a week when working all week.I have had 3600,3800 before , even with e-logs. I've met a lot of experienced Oakley drivers while here and meeting them has been  helpful.. Once dispatchers get to know you and see you can communicate and have a can do attitude. Why even when you start they are glad to have you.  Now I saw a review above about trainers and bed bug motels. First Oakley is an o/o company and the motel I stayed at during orientation was clean and spacious. Didn't have to share a room either. If For any reason I had to leave it would have to be a very good reason and I surely would miss that southern hospitality ,plus the people I've gotten to know. As an o/o they see you as a professional but they are always there to answer any questions. Great company ,decent money. Nice atmosphere. They have delivered for me and genuiely seem interested in my life also . They surprise me all the time  They know were having a baby and now that its down to the last few weeks. Witout me even asking,  were getting you by the house because they understand the importance of family. Thanks Oakley

Sand division has it's share of problems. Only recently did they give a pay increase to O/O working in PA but only after they had many trucks quit and couldn't keep up with sand deliveries to the well. Dispatch and management doesn't listen to drivers concerns and are only concerned with one thing and that's getting sand to the well. Favoritism to drivers that live in the AR area was a problem also. You'll freeze your tail off working in PA area all winter just to have them send the AR boys up come summer and put them on the money making wells. Dispatch likes to use threats and coercion to get you to do what they want. Don't ever give notice your leaving they will fire you on the spot and shut off the fuel card. Your only treated decent when they desperately need trucks. Otherwise your treated poorly. You can make decent money at times but can do as well or better somewhere else if your willing to stay in PA,WV, and OH a few months at a time. Sand division runs electronic logs and yes you will pay for your tag the first year also.

I wasn't going to write this review until I recently posted something honest on their Facebook page and immediately got blocked from their page, so I realized they just filter negative comments about the company which is just sad. 

I pulled a hopper for them, so I'm not for sure about anything else.  Overall pulling a hopper was often a miserable job.  You have no choice of loads (unless you are one of their special drivers) so often you are stuck with loads that take forever to unload which you are compensated nothing extra for.  They can't decide if they want light trucks or pretty fancy heavy trucks which make them look good.  Your loads are never pre planned (at least you aren't made aware) so you never know what the next load may be.  

I did make decent money, but it's not as great as many think.  

The shop is awesome.  Best I've ever worked with.  Unfortunately this didn't make up for the miserable job.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
The dispatchers care about you and your business of moving freight. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
As an owner operator it’s always dealing with traffic and day to day outside forces that’s not company related. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Friendly. Like a family. They understand to completely of my job and they help with every aspect of it. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Communicating to dispatch when I’ll Be available to load. Calling them once I’m loaded to let them know when I’ll be available for my next load.

Most professional trucking company I know in the past 22 yrs. of trucking.  They try to help all of the owner/operators make money and give them the opportunity to have a family life.  The have great dispatchers who will keep you under load and running.  The support services and attitudes are just as important as the money you can bring home.  It is rewarding to go to work and enjoy your time making money.  I know of no company as good.

I see alot of what Oakley does is recruit people to by a truck and lease it to them. Only to make less money as an owner operator than what they were making as a company driver. On the good side there always busy and have good discounts on truck insurance and fuel. On the down side it's way more trouble and stress to be an owner operator here. Just to make the same money or less then most company drivers. If you need to start somewhere there ok but you won't be here long before you find better options. 

You’ll normally stay busy with the occasional slammed work day. You’ll be getting paid while training for your job which is definitely always a plus. There’s not a lot of opportunities for promotion but you will still definitely enjoy working here. Everyone is super friendly whether they’re on the shop floor, a driver, management, or in the office. Easily the best job I’ve ever had. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The overtime was decent at times

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The entire company, from incompetent staff to very little pay

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hectic, paid to be an operator and expected to be maintenance, plumber, electrician, and janitor 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Dread going in, get there, it’s fine for about fifteen minutes, then not so much

What is the best part of working at the company?
It has a small business feel .they take very good care of there employees. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Covering others positions when they aren't at work 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Layer back and multi cultural 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hard work. Great pay and a lot if laughter

Everyone is easy to work with. The office people will bend over backwards to get you an answer to any questions or concerns. I enjoy working here. There is some weeks that are better than others. Just like any job you work at.  Dispatch does not work weekends or nights. Working weekends here can be frustrating when there is no dispatch and you need help or have questions. Or you sit waiting for you next load. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Owner operator driver 20 salaries reported	$225,000 per year
Entry level manager 1 salary reported	$47,500 per year
Terminal operator 2 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Truck driver 2 salaries reported	$62,500 per year
Superintendent 2 salaries reported	$67,500 per year

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