July 18, 2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

38 minutes

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, and Today's Class

This episode highlights the life-changing impact of reliable transportation and the power of volunteerism in the automotive industry. Featuring Hands of the Carpenter in Denver and Onramp DFW in Dallas-Fort Worth, two organizations that provide vehicles and repairs to people in need, it explores how mobility creates freedom, opportunity, and lasting change.

Shop owner Chris Cloutier shares how supporting these efforts boosts morale within shops and gives employees a renewed sense of purpose. Listeners are encouraged to give back by donating time, services, or resources, reinforcing the industry's unique ability to uplift lives and strengthen communities.

Chris Cloutier, Golden Rule Auto Care and CEO of Autoflow.

OnRamp DFW: https://www.onrampdfw.org/

Hands of the Carpenter: https://www.handsofthecarpenter.org/

Show Notes:

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Introduction (00:00:00)

The Importance of Transportation (00:02:23)

Challenges for Shop Owners Helping Others (00:03:05)

Hands of the Carpenter Overview (00:04:33)

The Impact of Transportation on Single Moms (00:05:44)

The Value of Reliable Vehicles (00:08:04)

Refugee Family Story (00:09:46)

Vetting and Car Distribution Process (00:11:58)

Hands of the Carpenter’s Long-Term Support (00:14:01)

Single Mom’s Journey to Stability (00:16:33)

How Vehicles Are Sourced (00:20:19)

Vehicle Donation and Repurposing (00:21:23)

Scale of Support and Impact (00:23:41)

Funding and Community Partnerships (00:24:06)

Shop Culture and Employee Impact (00:25:26)

Encouragement for Industry Involvement (00:26:14)

Tracking Outcomes and Opportunity (00:28:25)

Faith and Life Coaching Elements (00:29:16)

Ongoing Relationships and Hope (00:30:44)

Community and Networking (00:32:10)

Personal Reflections and Ripple Effects (00:32:31)

Impact on Children and Families (00:33:33)

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS

NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/

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