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In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, we sit down with Hooman Yazhari, CEO of 10 Leasing, to discuss the current state of the trucking industry, fleet management, and the future of trailer leasing. 10 Leasing is a major player in maintenance, repair, fleet management, and financing, specializing in trailers like dry boxes, flatbeds, chassis, and refrigerated units across the United States and Canada.

Hooman shares his unique perspective, drawing from his background in aircraft and helicopter leasing, on how the trucking industry is navigating one of the worst freight recessions in history. We delve into the concept of the "snapback" effect, the importance of holistic fleet management, and why 10 Leasing remains in "growth mode" despite the current economic climate.

Our Guest:
Hooman YazHari, CEO
Email: Marketing@TENLeasing.com
Website: TENLeasing.com

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 Hooman Yazhari and 10 Leasing.
00:43 – Operating in "Growth Mode" despite the current freight recession.
01:47 – How $1 billion in "dry powder" supports industry equipment and safety needs.
02:08 – Market outlook: Analyzing supply, demand, and normalizing rates.
04:07 – The critical role of trucking in the global economy and civilization.
05:06 – Lessons from aviation: Understanding the "snapback" effect in production and demand.
06:51 – Managing fleet risks: Balancing financials, operations, and asset utilization.
10:30 – The total cost of ownership: Why trailer maintenance is often overlooked.
14:15 – Financial strategies for fleets: Navigating credit constraints and interest rates.
18:45 – The importance of data in fleet management and risk mitigation.
22:10 – Future trends: Sustainability, electrification, and the evolution of trailer tech.
26:50 – 10 Leasing's operations in Canada and their massive network in Mississauga.
29:40 – Closing thoughts and how to connect with Hooman Yazhari.

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In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, host Chris Harris (Safety Dawg) is joined by Ron Greene from Overhaul to discuss the "triple threat" currently facing the trucking industry: Tariffs, Turmoil, and Theft.

As a former asset-based fleet owner, Ron brings a unique perspective on how global supply chain disruptions wreak havoc down to the dispatch level for small carriers. We dive into the "double whammy" of rising fuel costs and shifting tariff regulations, exploring why these chaotic environments are exactly what cargo thieves look for to exploit weak spots in your operation.

What you will learn in this episode:
How supply chain disruptions impact daily dispatch and driver profitability.
Why major corporate shippers are shifting their focus from pure cost-cutting to building "resilience".
The critical importance of proactive fuel table management in your contracts.
Why now is the time to strengthen, rather than relax, your security protocols.
How to navigate a "frictionless market" where rates and conditions change overnight.
Don't let market chaos compromise your margins or your cargo security.
Tune in to learn how to stay ahead of these disruptions.

Reach out to Ron:
Over-haul.com
Ronald.greene@over-haul.com
512-466-7321

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/

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Are you tired of the endless phone trees and "dead air" when trying to get an insurance quote for your fleet? In this episode, host Chris Harris (the Safety Dawg) sits down with Sarah Mendoza-Reid, Vice President of Agency Services at Tivly, to discuss how a smart marketplace is revolutionizing the way truckers find coverage.

We dive deep into the real costs of long-haul insurance, the unique challenges faced by small fleet owners (1-10 trucks), and why commercial trucking insurance is so much more than just a standard auto policy with higher limits.

Sarah also shares her unique background—from roller derby to insurance VP and explains how Tivly’s "warm transfer" process ensures you never have to start your story over from scratch.

Key Takeaways:
How a "smart matching platform" connects you with specialists who actually want your business.
The reality of insurance costs, ranging from $8,000 to $22,000 per truck for long-haul operations.
The difference between personal auto, commercial auto, and true commercial trucking insurance.How to avoid "dead air" and phone trees when seeking new quotes.

Reach out to Tivly:
877-907-5267
sarah@tivly.com
https://tivly.com/

Your Host:
Chris Harris
CEO, Safety Dawg Inc.
905 973 7056
Chris@SafetyDawg.com
https://safetydawg.com/

00:00 – Introduction: The frustration of insurance phone trees.
00:35 – Guest Introduction: Meet Sarah Mendoza Reed.
01:06 – Sarah’s background: From Michigan to roller derby to Oklahoma.
01:52 – What is Tivly and how is it a unique insurance marketplace?.
02:22 – How a marketplace differs from a traditional broker or agency.
02:50 – The 10-minute interview and "Smart Matching" process.
03:55 – Eliminating "dead air" with the "warm transfer" system.
04:42 – Who is the primary market? Focus on small businesses and fleets.
05:01 – The unique challenges of the 1-to-10 truck fleet.
06:10 – Breakdown of insurance costs: $8,000 to $22,000 per truck.
06:55 – What exactly is commercial trucking insurance?.
07:43 – The realities of trucking: Cargo values, injury potential, and regulations.
08:04 – Nuclear verdicts and their impact on the industry.

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Cargo theft is evolving faster than most of us can keep up with, becoming a multimillion-dollar issue across North America. In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, host Chris Harris sits down with Brett Frazee, President of Double Lock USA, to discuss the sophisticated networks behind these crimes and why a multi-step approach to physical security is essential for protecting your freight.

Brett shares his insights into the rapidly changing "theft arena," where petty crime has been replaced by massive, technologically advanced organized crime rings. We dive into why Southern Ontario and other major hubs are seeing record-high theft rates and how the industry is fighting back.

Learn about the latest in physical security, from heavy-duty industrial locks to the new division of serialized security seals, and how these physical deterrents work alongside GPS and telematics to create a comprehensive defence.

Connect with Double Lock USA:
Website: doublelockusa.com
Linkedin: @doublelock-usa

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Website: safetydawg.com
Join the Safety Dawg Success Network for more industry insights!

0:00 – Introduction: The Evolving Crisis of Cargo Theft
0:54 – Meet Brett Frazee, President of Double Lock USA
1:21 – The New "Theft Arena": From Petty Theft to Organized Crime Rings
2:28 – The Financial Impact: Addressing a $1 Billion Problem in North America
2:57 – Hot Spots: Why Freight Theft is Exploding in Southern Ontario
3:40 – Why Law Enforcement is Struggling to Keep Up
4:48 – Joint Task Forces and Cooperative Industry Security
5:13 – Double Lock USA’s History and Insurance-Rated Security
5:56 – The Multi-Step Approach: Physical Security, Seals, and Technology
7:12 – Future-Proofing Cargo: RFID Seals and Strategic Deterrents
8:20 – Creative Thieves: Dealing with Sophisticated Targeting

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Powering the Shift with Libby EdgarIn this episode, we explore the massive transformation currently hitting the commercial transportation industry: electrification.

Join us as we sit down with Libby Edgar, CFO of Green Lane, to discuss how they are building the "gas station of the future" for heavy-duty trucks.With 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Libby shares insights into Green Lane’s mission to deploy a nationwide network of public EV charging stations.

We dive into the differences between private depot charging and "on-the-go" infrastructure, the tiered strategy for site expansion, and why industry giants like Daimler and Tesla are so bullish on electric Class 8 trucks.

Connect with Libby Edgar & Green Lane:
Website: https://www.drivegreenlane.com/
LinkedIn: @drivegreenlane https://www.linkedin.com/company/drivegreenlane

Host:
Chris Harris, Safety Dawg
chris@safetydawg.com
905 973 7056

Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast.
00:57 – Meet Libby Edgar: A 30-year veteran of the energy sector and CFO of Green Lane.
01:47 – Why the transportation industry is a prime target for reversing carbon emissions.
02:32 – Green Lane’s Mission: Developing a nationwide EV charging network for medium and heavy-duty trucks.
03:04 – Where it starts: Expanding from Southern California across the I-10 and beyond.
04:00 – Addressing the skeptics: Why major manufacturers are betting big on electric Class 8 trucks.
05:24 – Public Charging vs. Private Depots: Understanding "on-the-go" infrastructure.
07:07 – Green Lane’s site designs: Flagship "Centers," "Plus" sites, and "Express" locations.
08:34 – Pacing the market: How Green Lane scales infrastructure alongside truck production.

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Cargo theft is no longer just "missing boxes"—it has evolved into a sophisticated, multi-billion dollar criminal enterprise. In this episode, Chris and John sit down with Danny Ramon, Director of Intelligence and Response at Overhaul, to break down a chilling new report on supply chain disruptions.

Danny reveals that cargo theft increased by 16% year-over-year in 2025, following five consecutive years of record-breaking growth. Even more alarming, he explains why official reports represent only about 1/10th of what is actually happening on the ground.

We dive into the hotspots like the GTA and LA Basin and discuss the dangerous links between cargo thieves and transnational criminal groups involved in drugs and weapons.In this episode, you’ll learn:The true scale of the 2025 cargo theft report.Why many carriers are reluctant to report theft and how that helps the criminals.The "Venn diagram" overlap between auto theft and cargo crime.Strategies to protect your fleet from increasingly agile criminal organizations.

Contact Danny:
Danny Ramon | Director of Intelligence and Response, Overhaul
512.699.7373 | daniel.ramon@over-haul.com
over-haul.com


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 - Intro: Meet Danny Ramon of Overhaul
02:52 - The 16% Surge: Breakdown of the 2025 Cargo Theft Report
04:08 - The "Tip of the Iceberg": Why only 10% of thefts are reported
05:03 - Hotspots: Comparing the GTA and Los Angeles Basin
05:53 - Evolution of Crime: How auto theft evolved into organized cargo crime
06:14 - The Dangerous Reality: Connections to drugs, cash, and weapons
07:31 - Funding the Underworld: How cargo theft fuels criminal groups
09:45 - The "Agility" Factor: Why criminals change targets overnight
12:15 - High-Value vs. High-Volume: What’s being targeted right now
15:30 - Protecting Your Fleet: Practical steps for safety managers
19:10 - The Importance of Intelligence: Why sharing data is your best defense
23:45 - Recovery Success Stories: What happens when the system works
27:12 - Closing Thoughts: The 2026 outlook and final advice

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Anthony Triggs, the Director of Safety and Compliance at Interstate Van Lines. With over 25 years of hands-on safety experience and a current CDL, Anthony shares his unique "servant leader" approach to fleet management.We dive deep into the implementation of dash cam technology and event recorders within the moving industry.

Anthony explains why the primary focus should always be on driver exoneration rather than just rule enforcement. We also explore the 15-year technology gap between freight and moving, the power of "operational huddles" for driver buy-in, and how AI-driven "nudges" are proactively keeping drivers safe.Whether you are a safety director or a fleet owner, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on protecting your drivers and your business.

00:00 — Introduction to Anthony Triggs and the "Servant Leader" philosophy.
01:10 — Why Anthony maintains his CDL after 25 years in safety.
03:02 — The 15-year technology gap: Freight vs. The Moving Industry.
04:42 — How to achieve a "flawless" dash cam implementation.
05:16 — Using "Operational Huddles" to build driver trust.
05:48 — The #1 goal of event recorders: Driver Exoneration.
06:28 — Moving beyond "it's just a rule" compliance.
07:28 — How AI "nudges" provide real-time coaching in the cab.

Connect with us:Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on the latest trends in trucking risk and insurance!

Anthony Triggs
Website: www.moveinterstate.com

Phone Number: 800-745-6683

Email Address: contactus@invan.com

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John Farquhar
National Risk Services Specialist, Transportation, Gallager GGB
https://www.ajg.com/ca/
M: 437-341-0932
John_Farquhar@ajg.com

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CEO, Safety Dawg Inc.
905 973 7056
Chris@SafetyDawg.com
https://safetydawg.com/

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Nate Veeh from Geotab joins us to pull back the curtain on a massive industry headache: the truck parking crisis. We aren't just talking about a lack of space; we are looking at the hard data from over 6,000,000 connected vehicles managed by Geotab globally.

In this episode, Nate explains how Geotab’s "Altitude" platform provides mobility insights to transportation planners and authorities to better understand their networks. We dive into the findings of a recent year-long study that reveals the nation's biggest parking "hot spots"—including why Indiana ranks #1 among all 50 states for ramp parking events.

We also discuss the "Driver’s Dilemma": the collision between strict Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and a critical lack of infrastructure that forces drivers to choose between an illegal ramp park or a safety violation. If you want to see how big data is being used to tackle these infrastructure gaps and improve fleet safety, you need to hear this conversation.

Contact Nate Veeh
nateveeh@geotab.com
https://altitude.geotab.com/
https://altitude.geotab.com/demo/

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Chris Harris, Safety Dawg
chris@safetydawg.com
905 973 7056
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00:00 – Introduction: Investigating the "why" behind highway ramp parking.

01:05 – Meet Nate Bay: Background on Geotab and the scale of their global telematics data.

03:00 – Altitude by Geotab: How data helps government and private sectors solve infrastructure gaps.

04:30 – The National Study: Uncovering the persistent challenges across North American highways.

06:00 – Ranking the Hotspots: Why Indiana and Atlanta are the epicenters of the parking crisis.

11:15 – The Driver's Dilemma: How Hours of Service (HOS) mandates force unsafe parking decisions.

14:40 – Urban vs. Rural Challenges: Breaking down the specific needs of different metropolitan corridors.

19:20 – Future Solutions: Moving from identifying problems to implementing data-driven infrastructure.

23:15 – The Force Multiplier: How collaboration between data providers and fleets improves industry safety.

25:30 – Closing Remarks: Summary of key takeaways and final thoughts.

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