In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Jon Stanley and Johnny Mullins from Synergy Solutions educate us on how safety practices can influence the bottom line of motor carriers. Join us as we discuss these issues and how you can develop a safety program that increases your earning potential, saves you time, and saves lives.
Episode Highlights:
Jon and Johnny explain what they do at Synergy Solutions. (2:07)
Jon shares his background and answers his CB handle would e. (3:21)
Johnny tells us about his background story and how he got into trucks. (7:41)
Jon and Johnny talk more about how they cater and personalize their services to meet their clients' needs. (11:51)
Jon talks about how they help clients advance in their safety program. (17:55)
Johnny explains that they are a long-term partner company, and can always commit to clients if they need them. (21:06)
Jon shares that the trucking industry has been changing for the better and more drivers are now being appreciated. (25:11)
Jon talks about the idea of a captive group and how they struggle with their safety. (32:34)
Jon shares about their new project called "Synergy Solution Safety Co-Op," which will cater to small trucking companies. (37:59)
Johnny talks about how they build their standard operating process for safety. (41:19)
Johnny and Jon explain how they conduct their risk assessment process. (45:24)
Johnny shares some of the projects that they will be starting to roll out soon. (52:36)
Key Quotes:
"This company, we want them to be the best trucking company in the country. As far as safety, we want to be part of that journey." - Johnny Mullins
"Your drivers are human beings, right? And they're just like our kids. And if we let our kids just run wild with no boundaries, and no guidelines, and no securement of expectations, your kids are going to struggle, they're going to struggle emotionally, mentally, physically, they will struggle." - Jon Stanley
"If there's an opportunity to help somebody, we're gonna figure it out, and make sure that we can make it affordable for them to get the help they need." - Jon Stanley
Resources Mentioned:
Jon Stanley LinkedIn
Johnny Mullins LinkedIn
Synergy Solutions
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance
