About
The Ministry
We place thousands of Bibles in truckers hands each and every year. Our volunteer distributors are made up of truck drivers, churches, truck stops, individuals, and businesses who have a desire to be involved in this mission.
In addition to distributing Bibles, we also provide tools that enable truckers to engage with God’s word and think critically through Scripture. This is accomplished through our podcast and our new Devotionals section where truckers are given free access to multiple sets of devotionals that teach core doctrine and application of the Gospel.
We are also available to represent our ministry in churches who are interested in partnering with us to reach truck drivers and their families for Christ!
Everything we do and stand for in this ministry is connecting the trucking community with the faith community for a better life through the distribution of special edition New American Standard Bibles (NASB).
We know that God’s Spirit and Word has the power to change lives for the better.
Our desire is to focus on individual wellness through discipleship in Christ, relationships with trucking industries, education & resources from a Biblical worldview and connections with churches who can touch the lives of truckers and their families.
With millions of individuals in the trucking industry and their families still needing God’s Word and promise of salvation, we at Highway Connections invite you to connect with us and see God at work!
Board Members
Highway Connections is run by a working board. As a board, we are passionate about Highway Connections ministry and are excited to use the gifts God has given us to grow the impact of this ministry.
Joe Oldenbroek
President
Joe has been a board member since January 2011 and he is the owner of Oldenbroek Trucking, LLC and Logos Freight Solutions, LLC. He has a passion for the trucking industry and their families to connect with God and His Word in order for them to know and mature in Christ.
Bob
Huls
Vice President
Bob’s father, Raleigh Huls, was the founder of Highway Melodies, now Highway Connections. He has a heart for Highway Connections because like his father, Bob also is a truck driver.
Bryan Tilburt
Board Member
Bryan has been involved with Highway Connections since January 2013 serving in multiple positions. He has a heart for helping others with their bookkeeping and computer needs, and seeing people grow in their faith that we might all walk worthy of our calling.
Bob
Tilburt
Board Member
After being a pastor for several years, Bob retired in 2015 and moved to the Grand Rapids area. He became acquainted with Highway Connections and was asked to be on the board and serve as a representative to churches.
Rick
Lucas
Board Member
Rick joined the Board in 2022,
Sarah Tilburt
Board Member
Sarah has been around Highway Connections for a decade. After years of serving in full time ministry, the Lord opened her eyes to think about the females in the trucking industry and what she as a female could bring to the board. With a passion to see the lost know Jesus through evangelism and discipleship she is excited to offer her spiritual gifts and time to the ministry.
James
Jones
Board Member
James’ involvement with Highway Connections started in 2019. Since the mid-1970s, he’s honed his audio recording skills in the areas of voice over and audio-video production. He’s currently the voice for “Express Delivery” and intro/outro of “The Backhaul” programs, as well as serving on the board.
Mark
VanderKooi II
Board Member
Mark has been a board member with Highway Connections since 2025.He has been in public accounting for two years. He has a heart to seeMen, women and children become everything that God has made themTo be and to use the gift that God has given to serve the hardworkingmen and women who make the life we live possible.
