John Farquhar & Chris Harris

Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast

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Stop letting insurance rates and safety risks stall your fleet. Join the TRUCKING Risk and Insurance Podcast for the straight goods on staying safe and profitable. Hosted by industry veterans Chris Harris and John Farquhar , this is the #1 ranked trucking podcast in Canada. With over 60 years of combined experience, "The Safety Dawgs" provide an irreverent, unfiltered look at the pitfalls, risks, and complexities of trucking insurance. Every week, we sit down with the industry elite to help you: Lower Insurance Premiums: Learn what underwriters actually look for. Master Safety Compliance: Navi...

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John Farquhar & Chris Harris

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A Journey Through Time: 30 Years of Trucking with Curtis Davlut 14.03.2023 31:37

Send us Fan Mail Step into the shoes of Curtis Davlut, a veteran trucking professional, and experience 30 years of navigating the freight shipping industry. From responding to Request for Proposals to managing customer relations, Curtis shares his wisdom and insights from his time in the business. Learn how the truck has changed over the last three decades, and how Curtis has adapted to the shifti...

What Did Dan Goodwill learn in his 40 years of trucking? 03.03.2023 37:17

Send us Fan Mail Get an inside look into the trucking industry with Dan Goodwill, a veteran trucker with over 40 years of experience. In this video, Dan shares his insights on the industry, including the best practices for finding profitable freight, understanding Request for Proposals (RFPs), and how to work with shippers. He's seen it all, so you don't have to! Watch now to see what Da...

Benefits Of Factoring For The Transportation Industry - Tina Capobianco, JD Factors 13.02.2023 34:04

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to improve your cash flow in the transportation industry? Learn how factoring can help! In this video, Tina Capobianco from JD Factors explains what a factor is and why it benefits transport companies. She also shares how JD Factors is Canada's only true non-recourse factor, meaning they provide credit guarantees on every receivable purchase. Tune in now to le...

John & Chris's Journey to Becoming a Safety Professionals Lessons Learned Along the Way 03.02.2023 31:45

Send us Fan Mail Join John Farquhar and Chris Harris as they discuss how they each found their start in the transportation industry. From John's journey of starting as a driver in the eighties to Chris's story of changing his attitude as a truck driver, find out how they both ventured into their safety professional careers. John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 2...

The Mental Health Challenges of Being a Truck Driver A Look Into the Lives of the Unsung Heroes 27.01.2023 35:02

Send us Fan Mail Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of our society, and mental health is an important part of their daily lives. Join Chris Harris, Safety Dawg, John Farquhar, Summit Risk Solutions, and mental health educator Tammy Whelen as they discuss the mental health challenges of being a truck driver. Tammy shares her knowledge of why mental health is important and the resources available t...

CVOR Defence & Hybrid Courts, Joel LaCoursiere on Trucking Risk and Insurance 20.01.2023 32:57

Send us Fan Mail Join Chris Harris, Safety Dawg, John Farquhar from Summit Risk Solutions, and Joel LaCoursiere from Paradigm Ticket Defence as they discuss the changing landscape of the trucking industry. From hybrid court systems to facility audits to safety compliance in trucking companies, this podcast covers it all. Hear Joel's unique perspective on the industry, gained from his former p...

My Trucker Pro, One Stop 13.01.2023 21:52

Send us Fan Mail My Trucker Pro You can reach Andy Coy: andy@mytruckerpro.com Your Hosts John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Support the show

What is Happening in Washington DC? Truckload Carriers, David Heller Tells Us 06.01.2023 36:43

Send us Fan Mail This week on Trip, Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, we have David Heller, the Senior Vice President of Truckload Carriers Association. David talks about his role in lobbying the US government on behalf of trucking companies throughout Canada and the United States, as well as discussing what's happening on Capitol Hill and the trucking industry. He covers topics such as sp...

Truck Drivers, This is the easy way to apply. Trucking Companies, stay ahead of the DOT! 16.12.2022 35:26

Send us Fan Mail For more information in Canada, call 905 572 3446 Do you want to hire drivers more efficiently and effectively? TenStreet is here to help with our full-service digital solution! We provide a vehicle for employment verifications and integration with ISB for digital abstracts and criminal record searches. Plus, our LMS platform and integration with telematics companies like Samsara...

Manan Gupta, Road Today Magazine. Acute Shortage Of Professional Workforce 09.12.2022 28:08

Send us Fan Mail You can reach out to Manan at: manan@roadtoday.com www.roadtoday.com He would love to hear from you. You can reach out to your hosts at: John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple! #trucksafety #truckinsurance #...

Driver Inc & ELDs, What is Changing? 11.11.2022 29:06

Send us Fan Mail This is a video about Driver Inc & ELDs. Link To Transport Canada Approved ELDs: https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/electronic-logging-devices/list-certified-electronic-logging-devices TruckNews articles quoted: ELD Rules to see mixed enforcement on Jan 1: https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/eld-rules-to-see-mixed-enforcement-on-jan-1/1003170471/?utm_medium=emai...

Advocacy & Trucking, Driver Mentorship 04.11.2022 27:21

Send us Fan Mail Mary Kosta of the Canadian Health Champions can be found at: www.canadianhealthchampions.com marycadas@rogers.com 647 4036113 John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple! #trucksafety #truckinsurance #truckpodcast...

Your Cell Phone Does Not Lie 28.10.2022 36:51

Send us Fan Mail Jason Conley of Envista Forensic, join your hosts this week. Jason describes what information your phone holds and tells about you? Jason Conley, Digital Forensics Examiner Contact Info Cell: 1 647 208 0482 Office: 437 317 0580 Email: Jason. Conley@envistaforensics.com WEBSITE: www.envistaforensics.com Here is how you can get in touch with your hosts: John@summitrisksolutions.ca ...

Legacy Carriers vs New Carriers! Is There A Divide? Mike McCarron 07.10.2022 31:16

Send us Fan Mail Mike McCarron (Ace) discusses the differences between the old guard (Legacy Carriers) and the new upstart carriers (new carriers). We dive deep into the differences and what you should look out for. John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 705...

Safety, Compliance, and Insurance in the Trucking Industry 30.09.2022 28:25

Send us Fan Mail To register for the event, you can click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/biz-breakfast-safety-compliance-and-insurance-in-the-trucking-industry-tickets-406279652377 If you have any questions, please reach out to Wendy: wpatton@isbglobalservices.com John and I hope to see you there. John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksoluti...

The Idling Epidemic, It's Not What You Think. With Ron Zima 02.09.2022 33:32

Send us Fan Mail Ron Zima, The Idle Free Guy, would love to hear from you. What did you think of his comments? Will you go Idle Free? Is Idle Free just a pipe-dream? Let us know your thoughts! Get in touch with Ron here: Contact Ron, IDLE FREE Guy™ at GoGreen Communications Inc.: info@GoIDLEFREE.com Sample the lessons and LIKE our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/IDLE.FREE.for.our.kids ...

Rant Following Distance & Distracted Driving 26.08.2022 33:15

Send us Fan Mail John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple! #trucksafety #truckinsurance #truckpodcast Support the show

Questions? What Questions Should Truck Driver Applicants Be Asking The Recruiter? 19.08.2022 32:29

Send us Fan Mail How to check a Carrier rating in the USA: https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/SMS/Search/Index.aspx Check a Carrier rating in Ontario: https://www.cvop.rus.mto.gov.on.ca/cips/CSROrder.aspx Download the 7 Steps To Hiring Great Drivers: https://landing.safetydawg.com John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg...

For Your Trucks Breakdown Unexpectedly? Do You Have Trouble Keeping Track Of Maintenance? 12.08.2022 26:03

Send us Fan Mail Pitstop can help with both problems. Get the White Paper, "The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading You Fleet Maintenance Strategy" https://pitstopconnect.com You can contact Shiva Bhardwaj via email: shiva@pitstopconnect.com Your Hosts are, John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetyd...

Supply Chain & Driver Retention, What do they have to do with each other? 05.08.2022 29:17

Send us Fan Mail Link to the Trucking Human Resources guide: https://truckinghr.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Special-Report-June-2022.pdf John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple! #trucksafety #truckinsurance #truckpodcast Su...

Drugs and Alcohol, Clearinghouse, and Testing 23.07.2022 41:23

Send us Fan Mail Driver File Checklist: https://landing.safetydawg.com/truckdriverfilechecklist 0:00 Intro 2:23 Drugs and Alcohol 6:38 How many tests are there? 8:02 Clearinghouse 12:09 Random 16:45 Reasonable Suspicion 20:25 Post Accident 32:16 The Files 37:20 Conclusion John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg...

How To Setup A "Mentorship In Trucking" Program? 11.07.2022 40:01

Send us Fan Mail Please feel free to contact John or me for mentorship documentation. John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple! #trucksafety #truckinsurance #truckpodcast Support the show

Truck Driver Files, M V R's and Abstracts. 17.06.2022 28:13

Send us Fan Mail We are discussing truck driver files and what you need in them. In this episode, John and I are talking about the need for Abstracts, Driver Licences and Truck Driver CVORs. John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Support the show

Yoga and Truck Drivers, WTF? Hope Zvara 10.06.2022 34:03

Send us Fan Mail CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com Creator of STIFF Mother Trucker Pain Relief Cream, https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/stiff-mother-trucker/ Helping drivers feel good again with small simple changes. Hartford, WI Schedule a Call 262.627.0218 Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/MotherTruckerYoga/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/mothertruckeryoga/ WA...

References, Truck Driver Files (DQ Files) 03.06.2022 32:53

Send us Fan Mail Video #3, Truck Driver Files. We are discussing the references for truck drivers. https://landing.safetydawg.com/truckdriverfilechecklist Contact John for your CV PAM John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Support the show