Driving Safety and Mental Health on the Road with Mark Manera

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Thomas Comstock are joined by Mark Manera, Founder of the Trucking Fitness Company. They explore some of the health issues plaguing the trucking industry today and share valuable info on what you can do to help combat these problems. Episode Highlights: What would Mark’s CB handle be if he was on the road? (1:54) Mark shares his background and current focus. (3:06) Mark explains why his insight is different. (7:44) Mark discusses quality of life for drivers on the road. (8:45) How does Mark welcome his prospects? (10:29) Mark explains why your health and wellness is similar to starting a business. (21:56) What was Mark’s driving factor that led him to fitness? (23:24) Mark runs through the benefits that trucking companies get from partnering with Trucking Fitness Company. (28:23) Mark mentions some of his plans after graduating. (32:34) Mark gives a couple of factors that contribute to the average lifespan detriments of truck drivers. (39:40) Key Quotes: “We help truck drivers, owner-operators, trucking companies...from a corporate wellness standpoint. Really exercise consistently on the road, live a healthier life, and your ultimate goal is just to help truck drivers stay behind the wheel longer, and retire on their own terms.” - Mark Manera “This mindset shift in the pivot has been...Hey, let's put all of our focus on the drivers that want the solution, want to make a change, just haven't had the resources and guidance put in front of them. And, let's really get those people on our team and start building, you know, this army to go to war, right against the health drivers health problem in the industry.” - Mark Manera “From a recruiting standpoint, this is a differentiator. This is showing truck drivers that you're trying to provide more benefits to them, and also providing much better benefits from a quality of life standpoint. And, that's been the main selling point for the companies and the ones that they are most excited about.” - Mark Manera Resources Mentioned: Mark Manera LinkedIn Trucking Fitness Company Cameron Pechia Thomas Comstock Ryan Young Valley Trucking Insurance