Jason Spiess and Shawn Forbes are joined by Ashley Smith, Truckers Against Trafficking, who was exhibiting at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND.
Ashley gives an overview of what Truckers Against Trafficking is and why she is at the oil and gas conference.
The three also dive into the issue of trafficking. From border security to the domestic issues, no question or vein is off limits when discussing this important issue.
Ashley gives signs to look for, stats to understand and who to call for help.
Prevention and education are reoccurring themes throughout the interview. For example, when discussing “Johns”, Ashley points out the traditional pop culture version is rarely the reality. Most likely it is a woman or an ex-military person running the show. Female “Johns” can be called “Joans” or “Jos”.
Furthermore, the discussion goes deeper into the issue of white collar targets at sporting events, trade shows and professional networking events.
The idea of the “lot lizard” and “business escorts” are compared and contrasted.
The three transition into “trucker’s wisdom” and how a trucking trade show differs from oil and gas. And surprisingly, according to Ashley, the Trucker’s Trade Show are often bigger than the oil shows which have a 150-foot tall well pad out in the parking lot and semi’s on display.
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Sponsors, Music and Other Show Notes
Studio Sponsor: The Industrial Forest
The Industrial Forest is a network of environmentally minded and socially conscious businesses that are using industrial innovations to build a network of sustainable forests across the United States.
Weekly Sponsor: MineralTracker
MineralTracker is the only mineral management software that allows mineral owners to compare actual royalty payments to expected payments based on well performance and a proprietary, Bakken-specific reservoir model built by MineralTracker’s petroleum engineers.
MineralTracker was formed in Watford City, North Dakota, and is a subsidiary of First International Bank & Trust, a family-owned bank also based in Watford City.
Weekly Sponsor: Maxwell’s Restaurant & Bar
Maxwell’s has been repeatedly recognized locally and nationally for its fine dining, warm hospitality, outstanding service and custom beverage selections.
Maxwell’s has been the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2012. The Award of Excellence is earned by establishments that offer a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style with over 100 labels offered.
Maxwell’s seeks locally produced products whenever possible to bring its patrons the freshest ingredients as it supports local growers.
Phone Line Sponsor: Swan Energy, Inc. 866.539.0860
Studio Email and Inbox Sponsor: To Be Announced
Featured Music: Moody River Band
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