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. 96 // Settling the Scorecard: A Q&A with the Safety Team
Ep. 95 // Women in Trucking: Mom Life on the Move with the Marinos
Ep. 94 // Telling Stories: Lightning Strikes, Raising Rabbits, and Life at Nussbaum with the Vorhees
Ep. 93 // Just Do Something: Erik Lewis on Winning at Weight Loss
Ep. 92 // Telling Stories: The Road to Faith & Family with the Garcias
Ep. 91 // Women in Trucking: Julie & Brenda on Stories, Stereotypes, and Success
Ep. 90 // Telling Stories: Fine Dining & Classic Architecture with Chris Larsen
Ep. 89 // Truck Talk: Partners, PMs, & Testing Innovations
Ep. 88 // Telling Stories: The Life & Times of Sam Moravec
Ep. 87 // Special Episode: Breakfast with Jesus & the Hope of Easter
Ep. 86 // Telling Stories: Jamaal Germaine's Journey from Homelessness to Truck Driving
Ep. 85 // Special Episode: On Mission with Midwest Food Bank
Ep. 84 // Telling Stories: Jeff King on Truck Driver Training
Ep. 83 // A Light in the Darkness: Exposing the Importance of Mental Health
Ep. 82 // Safe and Sound: Why Paying Attention Matters
Ep. 81 // New Lifestyle, New Life: Will Taylor – Part 2 of 2
Ep 80 // New Lifestyle, New Life: Will Taylor – Part 1 of 2
Ep. 79 // The Interns: Mason Ringger and Creed Welsch
Ep. 78 // Sharing Smiles & Fighting Fires: Brian Johnson
Ep. 77 // A Day to Remember: Lola Thomas-Albright
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