Joseph Traylor underwent three major surgerys over 8 weeks. Bob and his wife, Carol, helped Joe and his wife cope with the injuries, deal with the trauma of hospital life, and give perspective to a new life with a new career. When Joe was well enough for travel, he was air transported to Indianapolis, IN, his hometown. 

Bob was moved by what had been done for Joe Traylor. There had been many people who got involved with Joe while he was in Hillsboro, TX. Bob began to visualize the needs of drivers like Joe Traylor who needed help across the country. He was not some super hero for Joe Traylor, but he knew that people have an inate desire to help their fellow man when he/she has problems beyond their ability to handle. In many cases the only reason people do not help is that they are not aware of the problem in the first place. Setting up a plan of getting notification in the hands of the right people became Bob's goal in the industry. 

The plan was simple, the process was difficult. A driver would have a need and there would not be any volunteers immediately available. And visa versa, many volunteers became disenchanted with nothing to do in their area. However, people began to understand and understanding companies allowed Bob to fail. But with every passing day, the organization took on an even more solid foundation as needs started being met and drivers and their families were being helped across America. 

J B Hunt Transport, Inc joined with him in 1987 to help him firmly establish his plan in place within the industry. They knew the need and recognized that he had the solution. He put his plan into action with them and took himself completely off the market for 6 months. For those months, he worked only their cases. He wanted to prove to J B Hunt Transport, Inc and to himself that what he said that he could do, he could do. 

At the end of the period, he confidently began to market his plan to others and the start of a nationwide program for drivers and their families was set in motion. Today, over 100,000 volunteers covering all zip codes across America stand ready to assist drivers. Over 130 companies representing over 250,000 drivers use his services to assist their drivers and their families. 

As Bob states "It is only a drop in a bucket, and the bucket seems to have a leak, but it is a great start!" With the help of a greater power than himself, those concerned companies who care about their drivers, and his super volunteers, many needs are being met today and drivers are pleased to know that someone like Bob is out there for them.