201: What to Do When the Wheels Stop Turning: How Truckers Final Mile Helps Take Care Of Truckers

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett welcomes Robert Palm, the Founder of Trucker’s Final Mile, an organization dedicated to helping truck drivers and their families in times of crisis. Robert shares his personal motivations for founding the non-profit, which include his own experiences of loss within the trucking industry. The organization assists with bringing deceased drivers home, aiding injured drivers, and supporting families during medical emergencies or crises. Despite operating solely on donations and facing financial limitations, Trucker’s Final Mile strives to alleviate the burdens faced by truckers' families during tragedies. The episode emphasizes the importance of preparedness, financial planning, and having difficult conversations about life insurance and documentation to ensure families are cared for after a driver's passing. The call to action encourages listeners to support the organization's mission through donations. Don’t miss this episode.
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
Introduction of Robert and Truckers Final Mile (1:26)
Robert’s personal experience leading to the founding of Trucker’s Final Mile (5:35)
Programs and assistance provided by Trucker’s Final Mile (8:34)
Organization and volunteers of Trucker’s Final Mile (11:58)
Efficiency in providing assistance to families and drivers in need (12:25)
Limitations and costs of assistance (14:23)
Responsibilities of truck drivers in crisis situations (17:12)
Challenges and limitations of assistance (20:14)
Lack of industry regulations for driver assistance (21:33)
Getting Drivers Home (23:58)
Preparation for Tragedies (25:00)
Challenges After a Loss (26:21)
Family Pre-Trip Preparation (29:14)
Next of Kin Chain of Command (32:01)
Donating to Make a Difference (37:07)
Final thoughts and takeaways from the conversation (41:21)
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I stop this year man do I miss it look in all due respect as a truck driver there is a lot we do just to put food on the table . I really wish the industry would have change much better for the driver not just only for the company I am now home and starting a new career camaraderie is just not there well Mybe thing will looks up Godspeed to all driver

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😮 I pray to Jesus that man if I was going to die he'll get me home so I can do it in the bed that's what you call taking care of business before you die amen😊