Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast
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
Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast
What Does the Future Hold for Green Trucking Technologies
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 replacements for diesel engines, with Mike providing insights into the current state and future prospects of these technologies.
They also examine specific innovations like the Shell Starship and Nikola trucks, and the practical hurdles such as infrastructure, costs, and performance issues. Additionally, the discussion touches on regulatory perspectives, including upcoming mandates and tax breaks, and the broader impact on the supply chain and pricing for consumers.
Mike's Contact Info:
Jkctrucking.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kucharski-86745a115/
Your Hosts:
John Farquhar
National Risk Services Specialist, Transportation, Gallager GGB
https://www.ajg.com/ca/
M: 437-341-0932
John_Farquhar@ajg.com
Chris Harris
CEO, Safety Dawg Inc.
905 973 7056
Chris@SafetyDawg.com
https://safetydawg.com/
00:00 Introduction to Green Technology in Trucking
00:38 Meet Mike Kucharski: VP of JKC Trucking
01:53 The Shell Starship: A Futuristic Truck
02:23 Natural Gas Engines: Pros and Cons
03:39 Hydrogen and Electric Trucks: The Future?
05:16 Challenges with New Truck Technologies
14:56 Economic Impact of Green Technology
21:32 The Role of Diesel in the Future of Trucking
25:09 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKeeping it Safety Dawg Simple!
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