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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 9 MIN

Brady Zeck, Founder, Trucks for Pups | The Jeff Crilley Show

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What can a 17-year-old do to solve a real community problem? In Brady Zeck’s case, he built a nonprofit that’s helping animal rescues get the supplies—and transportation—they desperately need.Brady Zeck is the founder of Trucks for Pups, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing and transporting dogs in need while supporting animal welfare groups across DFW and beyond. What began as a simple idea at school has grown into a network of more than 300 volunteers providing free labor, logistics, donations, and funding to partner organizations.In this episode, Brady shares:- How Trucks for Pups sources and transports donated supplies for local rescues- Why transportation is often the biggest obstacle for animal organizations- What he learned managing traffic at a spay and neuter clinic that served 800+ cars in one day- The $100,000 fundraising goal to support 20 different charitiesTo learn more or donate, visit: https://trucksforpups.orgThis is a powerful conversation about leadership, service, and seeing a need—and deciding to act on it.

On this episode of The Jeff Crilley Show, Jeff sits down with 17-year-old Brady Zeck, founder of the national nonprofit Trucks for Pups. What started as a simple idea while walking past his school’s service department has grown into an organization with hundreds of volunteers supporting animal welfare groups across DFW and beyond....

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What can a 17-year-old do to solve a real community problem? In Brady Zeck’s case, he built a nonprofit that’s helping animal rescues get the supplies—and transportation—they desperately need.Brady Zeck is the founder of Trucks for Pups, a 501(c)(3)...

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