Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast
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: Navigate CVOR audits and FMCSA regulations without the headache.
- Manage Risk: Real-world "you ain't seen nothin' yet" stories and how to avoid them.
Whether you are a small fleet owner or a safety manager, grab a coffee and join us as we navigate the trucking terrain with veteran wisdom and a bit of humor.
Stay safe, stay compliant, and keep your rigs rolling.
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
The Truth About Trucking Safety Tech and ROI
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Are you ready to lead your fleet safety department like a seasoned pro—without waiting decades to gain experience? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Elniski from the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) to uncover the secrets of modern fleet safety management.
🚚 What You’ll Learn:
The difference between compliance-based and proactive safety management
How to choose and implement the right safety technology for your fleet
Why ROI isn’t always the best metric for evaluating safety tech
How to avoid data overload and focus on what matters
Real-world strategies for building a winning safety culture
Whether you’re a safety manager, fleet owner, or just passionate about trucking and risk management, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice.
Guest:
Dave Elniski, AMTA – Fleet Safety & Compliance Expert, Author, and PhD Student
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Fleet Safety Technology: What’s New?
05:00 – Data Overload in Safety Departments
10:00 – Compliance vs. Proactive Safety
15:00 – Choosing the Right Tech
20:00 – Building a Safety Culture
25:00 – Final Takeaways
🔗 Resources & Links:
Download Dave’s free book “Pro-Tech & Pro-Active: Understanding and Leveraging the World of Safety Technology to Move Beyond Compliance-Focused Safety Management”: https://amta.ca/amta-announces-book-release-pro-tech-pro-active/
The Amazon connection: https://www.amazon.ca/Pro-Tech-Pro-Active-Understanding-Leveraging-Compliance-Focused/dp/1778143520/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35V4W50LEH7EF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t5VB50dNt3Q805n9qfCxJA.mGDOaXBEabQNDVq06DWoK2T5fG-t4zel6xgbaERNriI&dib_tag=se&keywords=amta+pro-tech+book&qid=1758638616&sprefix=%2Caps%2C300&sr=8-1
Learn more about AMTA: www.amta.ca
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Host
Chris Harris, Safety Dawg Inc.
