40 years at Nussbaum. 48 years of marriage. And those aren’t final numbers. Garrie and Avis Atkins are tried and true devotees to Nussbaum Transportation and each other. Scrounge secrets from them as they dive into the art of showing up – while driving, in marriage, and at work.
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40 Years at NussbaumGarrie dives into his longevity at Nussbaum. From his first glimpse of the company, through 23 years in a truck cab, and the twists of transitioning into the office for 17 years (and counting).
“I didn’t know if they wanted me in the office or if they wanted me off the road.”
He divulges how the hardest part of being a driver isn’t the terrible traffic, the uncooperative weather, or the waiting. It’s being away from home.
48 Years TogetherEven though they lived two miles apart their entire lives, Garrie and Avis’ love story didn’t start until Garrie graduated from high school. And even then, it wasn’t all fireworks and heart eyes – Avis’ mom liked Garrie before Avis did! But Avis was the first girl Garrie ever dated, and she’s dedicated to being the last girl he ever dates.
Infatuation molded into love as life carried on – bending, shaping, and opening each other’s eyes to what dedication, protection, and steadfastness meant.
“It takes a strong woman to be the wife of a truck driver.”
The Art of Showing UpGarrie and Avis will inspire you with gumption – guaranteed – with the art of showing up. At work, in your marriage, while driving… Show up. Just show up each day. These are all hard jobs – being married, staying committed to a job, driving in general – but remember that each day is a new day. Keep going!
QuotesEp. 114 // A Jim of All Trades: Telling Stories with Jim Schroeder
Ep. 113 // Remember to F.R.O.G: Telling Stories with Tom Reichert
Ep. 112 // Special Episode: An Interview with Brent Nussbaum, CEO | The WOW Factor Podcast
Ep. 111 // Confronting Death: Jim Revelle on the Hope of Easter
Ep. 110 // Across Three Continents: Telling Stories with Morné Van Rensburg
Ep. 109 // I Was a Stranger, and You Took Me In
Ep. 108 // On Mission with Lifesong for Orphans
Ep. 107 // Telling Stories: Keeping it Classy with Emilio Scott
Ep. 106 // Telling Stories: The Rick Zaky Show
Ep. 105 // The Art of Having a Good Time: Telling Stories with Matt Gordon
Ep. 104 // Special Episode: Count Your Blessings with Jim Revelle
Ep. 103 // Motherhood, Marketing, & the NEW Host of the Terminal Exchange
Ep. 102 // Telling Stories: Anthony Whitmore's Long Haul to Redemption
Ep. 101 // Celebrating our 100th Episode: A Look Back at Season 1
Ep. 100 // Celebrating our 100th Episode: A Look Back at Season 2
Ep. 99 // Telling Stories: Year One with Hunter Noonen
Ep. 98 // Telling Stories: Managing Accounts & Munchkins with Lindsey Staff
Ep. 97 // Haul of Faith: Sharing the Psalms with Jim Revelle
Ep. 96 // Settling the Scorecard: A Q&A with the Safety Team
Ep. 95 // Women in Trucking: Mom Life on the Move with the Marinos
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