Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The Trump Effect on Canadian Trucking: Insights from Left Lane Associates' Mike McCarron In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, host Chris interviews Mike McCarron from Left Lane Associates about the potential implications of the Trump administration on the Canadian trucking industry.  Mike discusses his career trajectory, including his work with Left Lan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, hosts John and Chris welcome David Boss from SiriusXM Canada and Joe Knuckley from SiriusXM USA to discuss SiriusXM's benefits for the trucking industry.  The conversation covers how SiriusXM reduces distracted driving, offers consistent coast-to-coast radio, and provides valuable content for truckers. It highlights the impact on driver safety, entertainment...

Send us Fan Mail Trucking Risks and Legal Insights: A Conversation with Doug Marcello In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts welcome Doug Marcello, a veteran trucking defence lawyer, to discuss various legal challenges and insights affecting the trucking industry.  Doug shares his extensive experience, recounting cases and addressing contemporary issues like the dangers...

Send us Fan Mail Managing Overwhelming Data in Trucking: An Innovative Approach In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and John welcome back Gui, who introduces a newly founded company, Asenga.  Gui explains how Asenga's software solution helps trucking companies manage the overwhelming influx of data from telematics, ELDs, and other devices. The discussion hi...

Send us Fan Mail Mastering 831B Tax Code: Risk Management and Financial Strategies for Trucking Firms In this insightful episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and John engage with Van Carlson from SRA 831b.com to explore how trucking companies and other businesses can leverage the 831B tax code to manage risk and enhance profitability. The discussion covers the concept an...

Send us Fan Mail Transporting Cannabis and Cash: Insights from Ari | Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, Chris interviews Ari, the head of a vertically integrated transportation company specializing in the safe and efficient transportation of cannabis and cash across 28 states.  They discuss the unique challenges of transporting these hig...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the intricate correlation between mental and physical health, highlighting how fatigue, heat stress, financial trouble, and marital problems can adversely affect both.  We discuss the unique challenges individuals face in diverse fields, including long haul, last mile, and field services, often called industrial athletes. How to reach our guests:  Jeff...

Send us Fan Mail Jim Park's Heart Attack: A Deep Dive into Truck Driver Health In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, award-winning trucking journalist and experienced truck driver Jim Park discusses his recent heart attack, the importance of recognizing symptoms, and how it relates to the health of truck drivers.  Jim shares his personal journey, detailing the symptoms h...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the Reefer Transportation Industry during a Freight Recession with Colby Varley In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts delve into the complexities of the reefer logistics world with expert Colby Varley from Advanced Transportation Services.  Colby discusses the current freight recession, strategies for obtaining top dollar in volatile refriger...

Send us Fan Mail Empowering Women in Trucking: Insights from Stephanie Shrum, Canadian Apprenticeship Forum In this Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast episode, hosts welcome Stephanie Shrum, a program manager from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF).  The discussion centers around strategies to attract and retain more women in the transportation and trucking industry, applicable on both sides...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating Nuclear Verdicts and Insurance in Transportation In this episode of the Trekking Risk and Insurance Podcast, Marsh's Craig Dancer and Rick Reinoehl discuss the significant challenges and risks currently facing the transportation industry in the United States.  They delve into the impact of nuclear verdicts and settlements on the insurance market, the rising costs a...

Send us Fan Mail Eliminating Fuel Fraud: Modernizing Payments in Trucking with Meghann Earhart In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts John and Chris talk with Meghann Earhart, Executive Vice President at Relay Payments, about the challenges of fraud in the trucking industry. Meghann discusses how Relay Payments is transforming the trucking and logistics industries by int...

Send us Fan Mail Bobby Farrow, Sr. Manager, Insurance Channel at Netradyne. Email: bobbi.farrow@netradyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbi-farrow-921248102/ Website: https://www.netradyne.com/company Transforming Dash Camera Technology: An Insight with Bobbi Farrow from Netradyne In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, Bobbi Farrow from Netradyne delves into the...

Send us Fan Mail Exploring Trucking Careers with Hammad Hassan | Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, we're joined by Hammad Hassan from the Toronto Business Development Centre. Hammad discusses the 'Explore Trucking as a Career' program, a fast-track initiative designed to support Ontario's economy by addressing the tr...

Send us Fan Mail Trucking Risk and Insurance with Mark Epperson: Improving Safety with Technology In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, guest Mark Epperson, co-lead of Alliant Specialties Transportation Vertical, discusses the firm's approach to improving safety and reducing costs in the trucking industry through data-driven telematics and innovative insurance products. ...

Send us Fan Mail The Future of Truck Driving Schools Amidst the Rise of Autonomous Vehicles - Interview with Jeff Burkhart In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, we are joined by Jeffrey Burkhart, Senior Director of Operations for the Commercial Driver Training Program at Ancora Education. We explore the impact of autonomous vehicles on the trucking industry, specifically focu...

Send us Fan Mail Insightful Tips on Choosing Trucking Schools and Employers with Leo Barros Join us this week on the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast as we chat with Leo Barros from TruckNews.  Leo shares his personal experience and advice on how to choose the best truck driver training programs and select the right trucking companies to work for. Learn how his unique journey from truck driver...

Send us Fan Mail Here is the registration link for the Biz & Breakfast: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/biz-breakfast-2024-tickets-887760574777 Join Wendy and Brooke on the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast as they discuss the upcoming 'Biz and Breakfast' event set for July 11th at the Lionhead Golf Course in Mississauga.  Brooke, and Wendy, at ISB, share insights about their company,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and John talk with Marcus Newbery, co-founder and COO of Driver Technologies.  Marcus shares insights into the innovative products developed by his company, focusing on how their dashcam technology leverages smartphones to improve vehicle safety and driver behaviour. He details how the app works for both indiv...

Send us Fan Mail Revolutionizing Last-Mile Delivery with Anar from Senpex In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and John welcome Anar from Senpex, a company specializing in last-mile delivery services. Anar discusses the growth of the last-mile delivery segment, especially around the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Senpex has adapted and innovated in this space.  He hi...

Send us Fan Mail Boosting Profits in Trucking with Healy Labs' Universal Data Integration In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, Todd Haselhorst from Heale Labs explains how their technology can help trucking and logistics companies add 2% to their bottom line by integrating and standardizing data from multiple systems. Todd discusses the challenges of data management in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts John and Chris welcome Heather Fry from Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Heather discusses the rebranding of TAT and their expansion into various industries including the bus and energy sectors. She sheds light on the issue of human trafficking, its various forms, and the different places where it occurs such as...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast features guests Justin Allen and Mark Brest from HDVI, discussing their innovative, telematics-based pricing model for trucking insurance. This model offers a more accurate, performance-based approach to insurance pricing, focusing particularly on small to mid-sized fleets and owner-operators in the United States. By analyzin...

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Send us Fan Mail Attention truckers! This episode of the TRUCKING Risk and Insurance Podcast features Danielle Levitt and Rick  Brown, discussing the importance of fleet safety and the initiatives of the Fleet Safety Council. Learn valuable insights about driver and fleet safety programs, including the Driver of the Year and Safety Manager Awards. Tune in for expert advice to keep you and your fle...