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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 to media professional has given him a distinct perspective on the industry.

This episode covers the importance of comprehensive training, the role of finishing programs, the impact of government regulations like the MELT program, and the future of truck driving amid immigration changes. Stay tuned for valuable insights!

Contact Leo Barros: leo@newcom.ca
trucknews.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




00:00 Introduction to Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast
00:29 Meet Leo Barris: From Truck Driver to Journalist
01:40 Leo's Truck Driver Training Experience
04:42 The Importance of Finishing Programs
15:36 Choosing the Right Truck Driving School
21:09 Challenges and Realities of Truck Driving
22:24 Impact of Immigration on Trucking
29:36 Advice for Aspiring Truck Drivers
30:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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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, sponsors, and event highlights.

The event will feature networking opportunities, panels, and discussions on the trucking industry's risks and compliance, with experts and industry professionals.
Learn more about the importance and evolution of this annual gathering, its origins, and its exciting future.


For more information, you can contact Brooke or Wendy.
Brooke Violo: bviolo@isbglobalservices.com
Wendy Patton: wpatton@isbglobalservices.com

ISB: https://www.isbglobalservices.com/


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00:00 Introduction to Biz and Breakfast
00:24 Meet the Hosts: Wendy and Brooke
00:59 Understanding ISB Global Services
01:43 Event Details: Biz and Breakfast
02:45 Networking and Key Speakers
04:19 Panel Discussions and Topics
05:05 Event Logistics and Registration
06:04 History and Growth of Biz and Breakfast
09:18 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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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 individual drivers and fleet managers, the benefits of using mobile devices for dashcams, and the advantages of insurance claims.

Marcus also discusses the prospective integration of their technology directly into vehicles' infotainment systems and teases future plans like ELD certification.

The episode highlights Driver Technologies' mission to make roads safer while minimizing insurance costs with advanced, accessible safety technology.

Marcus Newbury
Driver Technologies 603 5475085 driver@calibercorporateadvisers.com
Web: https://drivertechnologies.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-newbury/

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



00:00 Introduction to Driver Technology

00:40 Meet Marcus Newbery

02:13 The Birth of Driver Technologies

04:24 Driver Technologies' Dash Cam Solution

07:09 Benefits of Using Driver Technologies

10:54 Fleet Management and Safety

16:01 Global Reach and Future Innovations

21:20 Fleet Manager Onboarding Process

24:13 Data Management and Searchability

31:30 Conclusion and Contact Information



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Do you need a "Truck Driver Safety Policy?" Get it today! https://safetydawg.com/policy