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From General Electric to Making a Difference in the Trucking World, Frank Sonzala, ConTrade Holdings LLC.
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From General Electric to the music industry, to plastics, and now fixing issues with the long haul truck parking, it seems that Frank Sonzala has done it all. He has had his hands in many start up businesses helping bring their companies to success. Frank has a passion for turning a business into a hobby so that it is truly an enjoyment and something to look forward to every day. Currently, Frank and ConTrade Holdings are working to fix the long haul trucking parking issues that truckers face on a daily basis by creating a space where drivers can feel safe and secure while parked. Tune in to learn more about Frank’s background, how he’s found success, and what the future holds for ConTrade Holdings.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [7:50] Frank discusses his background and the lessons he learned from General Electric.
- [12:11] Frank tells Peter about the various start up businesses he’s been a part of.
- [21:40] We hear Frank’s approach solving the truck parking problem that many truckers face on a daily basis.
- [25:05] How is ConTrade Holdings different from a traditional truck stop?
- [29:10] What percent of parking spaces does ConTrade Holdings currently have?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- There is a huge shortage of parking spots for truckers. There are 365,000 parking spaces in the country, and there is a need for 12 spaces for every one. This means that many long haul truckers are not guaranteed a safe and secure place to park and rest while on the road.
- ConTrade Holdings is working to create secure truck stops that include places to shower, watch tv or movies, get a meal, etc that keeps truckers rested and safe.
- There is a driver almost killed every single day in the country due to non-secure truck stops.
- Long haul truckers are crucial members of our workforce that keep our society running smoothly. They deserve to have dependable and safe spaces no matter their route.
BIO:
- Entrepreneur with 44+ years’ expertise in manufacturing, entertainment, and trucking industry associations.
- Notable achievements include significant sales growth at Reef Industries and leading the world’s largest trailer manufacturer.
- Introduced and developed manufacturing, sales and patents for automatic tire inflation systems for the trucking industry. PSI is the world leader in automatic tire maintenance.
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