UAPA: Why is safety culture important to your company? What motivates your safety leadership team? Bryon: Our number one goal is to help protect the lives and well-being of our professional drivers and the public. We are continually striving to build confidence with our drivers and with our customers. We feel that prioritizing safety with all parties builds confidence, and it will reflect reliability and professionalism with those who we are doing business with. UAPA: How does senior management demonstrate their commitment to safety and employees? Bryon: Every management member has been out in the field or on location loading or unloading. They have done the work that our drivers are expected to do. In addition, we are subject to strict safety regulations, and a good safety culture helps ensure compliance, reducing the risk of injuries, fines, shutdowns, or lawsuits. We make sure that our guys have the tools they need to safely do the job and go home to their families. UAPA: How does your safety program/culture empower your employees? Bryon: Our Mission Statement is located on our lobby wall and in each of our offices. It says, “We believe truckers are American heroes. We empower our people to provide exceptional service for our customers’ challenging and ever-changing needs.” We also stay up to date with today’s technology. Testing and trying the things that will work best in our industry, keeping our drivers, our customers, the public and our company safe. UAPA: What is the best avenue for other subcontractors to start building a safety culture? Bryon: I believe the best way to start building a safety culture is to get out of the office and work side by side with your employees and begin building a relationship of trust. UAPA: What overall statement would you like the UAPA community to know about your company’s safety culture? Especially the Utah subcontractor community? Bryon: Being safe is essential because it protects lives, prevents injuries, and reduces risks to yourself and others. Safety ensures a secure environment whether at work, on the road, or in daily life, and allows tasks to be completed without unnecessary harm or setbacks. Making safety a priority not only builds trust and reliability but also minimizes costs, legal issues and disruptions. It creates a foundation for a long‑term and well-being successful company culture. 11
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