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Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast

John Farquhar & Chris Harrissafetydawg.com

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

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Episodes

Drugs and Alcohol, Clearinghouse, and Testing

Send us a text 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 Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple! #trucksafety #...

Jul 23, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 35

How To Setup A "Mentorship In Trucking" Program?

Send us a text 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...

Jul 11, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Truck Driver Files, M V R's and Abstracts.

Send us a text 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...

Jun 17, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Yoga and Truck Drivers, WTF? Hope Zvara

Send us a text 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/ WATCH OUR EPISODE ON START UP HERE https://www.pbs.org/video/mother-trucker-yoga-hartford-wi-ivcibi/ Your...

Jun 10, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 32

References, Truck Driver Files (DQ Files)

Send us a text 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...

Jun 03, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Where is Trucking Headed? Thoughts of Mike McCarron

Send us a text A huge thank you to Mr. Mike (Ace) McCarron for coming on the show. If you would like to reach out to Mike, his contact info is below. Mike@riteroute.ca 416 931 7212 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 #trucking #truckingfuture Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple! #trucksafety #truckinsurance #truckpodcast...

May 27, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 30

How To Use Social Media To Increase Truck Driver Recruiting

Send us a text Book a coffee with Joel: https://calendarhero.to/coffeewithjoel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-mandelbaum/ Buy Joel's book: either on Amazon or https://winningonlinebook.com/page/offers Your host can be contact info: 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 #truckpodcas...

May 20, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 29

PMTC Conference 2022, with Kim Richardson

Send us a text PMTC Conference June 8, 9, & 10, 2022 PMTC Conference Info: https://www.pmtc.ca/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=6%2F8%2F22&eventid=1 Kim's contact info: Kim Richardson TransRep.ca krichardson@transrep.ca 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...

May 13, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Magic of Mentorship

Send us a text To register for the FREE event "Magic of Mentorship," please email: ttsao@ttsao.com You can reach Sarah J. Hilton with your questions or comments at: Sarah Hilton VP of LeadHERtrucking lead@leadheralliance.com Your hosts to the TRIP Podcast are: 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 #truckinsur...

May 06, 202215 minSeason 2Ep. 28

100th Episode of Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast

Send us a text 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

Apr 29, 202212 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Dear Friends, What's With All This Truck Driver Training Talk?

Send us a text Truck driver training. Do we do it? Does anyone tell us that it Must Be Done? Who would regulate such a thing? 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...

Apr 15, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Truck Driver File Series, The Truck Driver Application Form & Common Errors

Send us a text This is episode two in the series discussing truck driver files and what is needed in your truck driver file. This episode is all about the truck driver application form. John and I are discussing common errors that we find far too frequently when we visit our clients. FREE Truck Driver File Checklist John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056...

Apr 08, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Truck Driver File, What Is Required? And What Should Be In It?

Send us a text First in a Series of Compliance and Truck Driver Files. Today's session is an overview of the truck driver file with a free Truck Driver File Checklist: Truck Driver File Checklist John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-9b88771a2/?originalSubdomain=ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc : safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3764255/admin/...

Apr 01, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Truck Driver Consistency, Why Is It So Important To Trucking Companies

Send us a text Truck driver consistency! Why do we need to be monitoring how the truck drivers behave and how consistently they are driving? Consistency predicts the future. Truck Driver Consistency and their habits, whether they are good or bad have a huge impact on you and your fleet. Download the Whitepaper https://fleetmetrica.com/whitepaper.html Contact Info: Roger Longbotham RogerL@ppmdatascience.solutions (425) 748-4041 Process Performance Management: https://ppmdatascience.solutions Ward...

Mar 28, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Accident Preventability, How To Determine

Send us a text John is going deep into accident and crash preventability. How can this affect your profit? John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-9b88771a2/?originalSubdomain=ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3764255/admin/...

Mar 18, 202238 minSeason 2Ep. 21

NRRS, What Is It and Where Is It Being Held? With Kelly Henderson & Kim Richardson

Send us a text To Register: https://transrep.ca/symposium/ More Information: Kim Richardson, President – TransRep 1-800-771-8171 ext. 201 Kelly Henderson, Executive Director, THRSC – 1-877-858-1908 Kim Sytsma-Hill - TransRep 1-800-771-8171 ext. 205 Your Hosts Are: John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-9b88771a2/?originalSubdomain=ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chr...

Mar 12, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Driver Inc and Driver Fraud

Send us a text John and I revisit quickly the Driver Inc, info and then the real topic is TRUCK DRIVER FRAUD during application time. How is it happening and how to prevent you being and your company a victim. CRA "Truck Drivers" webpage: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/canada-pension-plan-cpp-employment-insurance-ei-rulings/cpp-ei-explained/truck-drivers.html Driver Inc Video: https://youtu.be/OXEtFSbV7KM John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802...

Mar 04, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 19

High Risk Truck Drivers, How to Determine Who Is

Send us a text We are talking High-Risk Truck Drivers this morning. Referencing the ATRI study, https://truckingresearch.org John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-9b88771a2/?originalSubdomain=ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3764255/admin/...

Feb 25, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 18

ReadyChek Has Your Solution To...

Send us a text Michelle and Chad from ReadyChek join us on the show this week to discuss how companies can benefit from better Vehicle Inspections. 30 Days FREE, use promo code SD22, https://www.readychek.com John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-9b88771a2/?originalSubdomain=ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Linkedin: https://www.l...

Feb 11, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Maintenance, Safety, Truck Drivers. How Do They All Fit Together?

Send us a text Jamie Irvine HeavyDutyPartsReport.com On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHeavyDutyPartsReport HDPR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heavydutypartsreport/ Jamie Irvine on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamielirvine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyDutyPartsReport/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheavydutypartsreport/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHDPR John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitri...

Jan 21, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 16

COVID, Vaccines, Border Crossings, Oh My! What is Going At The US Border

Send us a text Special PODCAST Presentation LIVE. Update. What is happening at the border in regard to the Vaccine double doses being made mandatory? Also, John got COVID. What was his experience? Here is what the Canadian Government is saying to truck drivers as of today: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/01/requirements-for-truckers-entering-canada-in-effect-as-of-january-15-2022.html?fbclid=IwAR3kBGZlX4wQTyjGbEb2d4L7OSyTNvbp_96WSoUzW21you4Egp3n-x-rA9w Here is the link to Jamie ...

Jan 14, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Truck Drivers, Border Crossing, COVID Vaccines

Send us a text John and I are talking about the potential difficulties for essential truck drivers crossing the USA/Canada border. Starting in January 2022, the border agents are going to ask and demand to see your COVID Vaccine proof or Vaccine Passport. You need to use the ArriveCan to enter Canada, yes even truck drivers need to use the ArriveCan and the proof of vaccine for the COVID virus. Stay tuned, as this is what is happening at the time of posting this video. John and I will keep you u...

Jan 07, 202223 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Driver Inc. Does It Include Owner-Operators?

Send us a text John and I discuss the recent article in TruckNews regarding CRA and Driver Inc or Driver incorporated. Does Driver Inc really create an uneven playing field? Is Driver Inc against the law? Does this include our beloved Owner-Operators? What will happen if the Owner-Operators are included in the mix? How can Owner-Operators get their own CVOR and trucking Insurance? Here is the article in TruckNews: https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/feds-know-of-40-driver-inc-fleets-penalti...

Dec 23, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Fleet Complete, Transport Canada Certified

Send us a text Congratulations to Fleet Complete for being approved by Transport Canada for their ELD. Yes, Fleet Complete and Bigroad have now been APPROVED ELD Devices and suppliers by Transport Canada (TC). This is a huge accomplishment. Being one of the few suppliers having an ELD (Electronic Logging Devices) approved by Transport Canada is a giant step forward. I know that lots of work went into getting each ELD device approved. Marc and Fleet Complete can be contacted here: Marc Moncion Vi...

Dec 22, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Trucking Safety Scores, Billion $ Settlements, Joint n Several. What they heck?

Send us a text Trucking Insurance is a hard market. Getting trucking insurance when you have an ALERT or a Conditional Rating is tough. Add in Joint and Several Legal Liability and now we get Nucular Verdicts. One Billion dollar settlement. $1 billion. 100 million dollars ($100,000 000) with a 900 million dollar ($900,000,000) punitive damage award. John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fa...

Dec 20, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Driver Inc Model with Bruce Outridge

Send us a text Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast Talks about the Driver Inc Model and is it legal??? Download the Lead Pedal Radio App here: https://leadpedalradio.com/download-the-lead-pedal-radio-apps/ Contact Bruce Outridge here: https://leadpedalradio.com/contact/ Your Hosts can be contacted Here: John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-9b88771a2/?originalSubdomain=ca Chris Ha...

Dec 03, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Insurance Safety Guy, Speaks Out

Send us a text You can reach to Michael via email, michael.derry@intact.net And you can reach your hosts here: John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-9b88771a2/?originalSubdomain=ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3764255/admin/ Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple!...

Nov 26, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Law Enforcement Officer Speaks Out, Jeremy K

Send us a text Jeremy K can be found on Facebook and Instagram as Jeremy Keaner Contact JK prodrivingskills@outlook.com 519-566-1551 And of course you can contact your hosts: John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-9b88771a2/?originalSubdomain=ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3764255/admin/...

Nov 20, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Mike Derry, Fleet Safety Council

Send us a text You can contact Mike Derry at: michael.derry@intact.net You can reach John or me here: John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-9b88771a2/?originalSubdomain=ca Chris Harris Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com Chris@SafetyDawg.com 1 905 973 7056 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3764255/admin/...

Nov 12, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Truck Drivers, Is There A Better Way To Get A Job? Driver Verified

Send us a text Contact Caleb here: https://driververified.com/ https://www.facebook.com/driververified/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/driververified/ https://www.instagram.com/driververified/ https://twitter.com/DVHeadquarters Email: caleb.krahn@driververified.com 800-404-8891 ext. 700 519-279-6826 ext. 700 You can contact your hosts here: John Farquhar Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca 1 226 802-2762 John@summitrisksolutions.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-farquhar-...

Nov 05, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 7
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