Calling all trucker heroes and insurance wranglers! Buckle up for another wild ride with the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast. Two grey-bearded safety guys take their irreverent look at the trucking pitfalls, risks, and trouble with trucking insurance. They invite the trucking elite on the show to discuss. This week, John and Chris, are swerving past potholes of peril to deliver the straight goods on keeping your rig safe and your insurance rates lower than a limbo dancer in flip-flops. We’ll be dodging disasters, dissecting dispatches, and dishing out tips hotter than fresh asphalt. So, grab a lukewarm cup of joe, crank up the air horn of knowledge, and get ready to navigate the trucking terrain with laughter and a whole lot of “you ain’t seen nothin’ yet” stories. It’s the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast – spilling the beans on safety and savings, one mile at a time. You can contact us at John Farquhar, John@summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802 2762; Chris Harris, Chris@safetydawg.com 905 973 7056
Enforcing English Proficiency in the Trucking Industry with Jeff Burkhart from Ancora
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts discuss the enforcement of English proficiency requirements for commercial drivers with Jeff Burkhart of Ancora Education.
The conversation covers the historical context of the English proficiency regulation, its recent revitalization under a new executive orde...
Mastering Insurance Cost Control for Trucking Companies with Brent Allred
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, the hosts discuss strategies that trucking companies can employ to manage and reduce their insurance costs.
Guest Brent Allred, transportation practice leader at Higginbotham, shares his expertise on taking on more risk with higher deductibles, utilizing industry benc...
Understanding the Nuances of Transportation Insurance and Broker Liabilities
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, Jason Rogers, Senior Vice President at World Insurance Services, discusses the critical importance of working with specialized brokers for transportation-related insurance. He explores the differences between asset-based carriers, domestic freight forwarders, and domestic pr...
Revolutionizing Trucking Health: Mother Trucker Yoga with Hope Zvara | Trucking Risk & Insurance Podcast
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, Hope Zvara, CEO and founder of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins to discuss her wellness initiatives aimed at truck drivers.
Hope introduces the Mother Trucker Yoga Lifestyle Jumpstart app, and talks about her wellness programming designed ...
Harnessing the Power of Connected Learning in Trucking: An Interview with Dr. Gina Anderson
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris & John interview Dr. Gina Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Luma Brighter Learning.
Dr. Anderson discusses the unique aspects of Luma's connected learning platform, which leverages synergies of connection to change behaviors, particular...
Optimizing Yard Security: Insights from BirdsEye Security Solutions
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Johnny and Chris welcome Mike Ika, founder of BirdsEye Security Solutions, to discuss yard security in the logistics industry.
Mike explains BirdsEye’s comprehensive yard entry system that replaces and enhances traditional security guard roles by using technology to m...
Kaleb Hammett's Award-Winning Truck Journey: Behind the Scenes at Shell Super Rigs
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris Harris and Johnny sit down with Kaleb Hammett, an owner-operator from Dodge City, Texas, who won Best of Show at the 2024 Shell Rotella Truck Show. Kaleb, who runs a family business established in 1963, gives an in-depth look at his prized 2019 Peterbi...
Revolutionizing Trucking: High Road Energy's Hydrogen Trucks with Dmitri
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, Dmitri, the founder and CEO of High Road Energy, discusses his company's innovative approach to revolutionizing the trucking industry with hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Dmitri shares his journey from a childhood passion for vehicles to creating a hydrogen truck servic...
Navigating Cargo Claims and Fraud with Liam Richards
In this episode, William 'Liam' Richards, CEO of Arete Adjusting in America, discusses his role in adjusting claims for insurance, trucking, and freight brokering companies, with a specialized focus on marine logistics and cargo movement.
The conversation delves into the evolving nature of fraud in insurance and cargo claims, highlighting the impact of CO...
Inside Circle Logistics: Growth, Challenges, and Industry Insights
In this episode, experienced transportation professionals Carl Fillhouer and Robert Fortmeyer discuss their roles and experiences at Circle Logistics, a leading freight brokerage.
Founded in 2011, Circle Logistics has grown rapidly, specializing in truckload brokerage and other transportation services. Carl shares insights into the company’s operation...
Revolutionizing Trucking with Automation and Hybrid Technology | Featuring Matt Chang
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, host interviews Matt Chang, a robotic engineer and founder of Chang Robotics.
They discuss innovative tech solutions for the trucking industry, including automated freight corridors, hybrid trucking, and warehouse automation. Chang shares insights on curre...
Innovations in Bulky Item Shipping with Jami Caruso of uShip
In this episode, Chris interviews Jami Caruso, the VP of Customer Operations and Home Delivery at uShip, an online shipping marketplace.
Jami discusses uShip's significant role in the used furniture market, detailing how the platform effectively facilitates the shipment of large and bulky items, including household goods, furniture, a...
In this eye-opening episode, we're joined by James Kell, co-founder of Scratchie, who's flipping the script on how we approach fleet safety. Rather than focusing on catching drivers doing something wrong, Scratchie is creating measurable improvements by recognizing and rewarding positive driving behaviours.
James shares how Scratchie's innovative platform integrates with Geotab's telematic...
Solving the Billion-Dollar Truck Parking Problem with Rig Hut
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts discuss the billion-dollar truck parking issue with special guest Jake Gusso, co-founder of Rig Hut. Jake introduces Rig Hut, a truck parking technology focused on optimizing industrial parking spaces for landlords.
They explore the severe shortage of truck parking across t...
The Benefits and Challenges of Outsourcing in the Trucking Industry: An In-Depth Discussion
In this enlightening episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and Johnny explore the concept of outsourcing, particularly in the trucking industry. Joined by Andrew Jacoby, CEO of Good Shepherd Staffing, the episode delves into the advantages and potential drawbacks of offshoring tasks.
Cybersecurity in Transportation with Jason Winter.
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, your host Chris speaks with Jason Winter, head of business development at Castellan Information Security, about the growing threat of cybersecurity in the transportation and logistics sectors.
They discuss the alarming rise in supply chain attacks, the importance of business resilience, and...
Exploring the Future of Green Technology in Trucking with Mike Kucharski
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, host Chris is joined by Mike Kucharski, VP of JKC Trucking, to discuss the advancements, challenges, and potential alternatives in green technology for the long-haul trucking industry.
They delve into the feasibility of natural gas, hydrogen, and electric power as repl...
Combatting Fraud in the Transportation Industry: Insights and Solutions
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and Johnny dive into the issues of factoring and the alarming rise of fraud in the transportation industry. They speak with Jennifer Lockett, an experienced operations manager from Altline by the Southern Bank, who shares her extensive 18-year knowledge in transportat...
Revolutionizing 3PL Connections with Racklify featuring Bill, CMO of Racklify
In this episode, we welcome Bill, the CMO of Racklify and COO of Shipmate Fulfillment, to discuss their innovative tech solution, Racklify.
Bill provides an introduction to the platform, which launched publicly two weeks ago after a six-month beta phase. Racklify is the largest online database of 3PLs, helping merchants find th...
Exploring the World of Vivace Insurance: Comprehensive Coverage Solutions with Cordell
In this episode of the Truking Risk and Insurance Podcast, the hosts welcome Cordell from Vivace Insurance to discuss Vivace's unique insurance solutions for the transportation industry.
Cordell explains the origins of Vivace, the company's approach as a Managing General Agency (MGA), and the broad range...
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