Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Previewing this week’s episode (0:48)
- Fred’s background and journey at Oakley (2:55)
- Significance of inland waterways in transportation (6:06)
- Explanation of waterways and their significance (7:34)
- Fred’s personal background and family (9:28)
- Expanding role at Oakley (12:14)
- Improvements needed in the waterway system (15:12)
- Efforts to secure funding for waterway projects (18:57)
- Tonnage moved by barge (20:43)
- Partnerships and roles in the waterway system (22:16)
- Oakley's competitive edge (23:49)
- Future of waterway systems (26:27)
- Parting thoughts and takeaways (27:38)
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.