Send us a textInsightful Tips on Choosing Trucking Schools and Employers with Leo BarrosJoin 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.catrucknews.comYour Hosts:John FarquharSummit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca1 226 802-2762John@summitrisksolutions.caChris HarrisSafety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.comChris@SafetyDawg.com1 905 973 705600:00 Introduction to Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast00:29 Meet Leo Barris: From Truck Driver to Journalist01:40 Leo's Truck Driver Training Experience04:42 The Importance of Finishing Programs15:36 Choosing the Right Truck Driving School21:09 Challenges and Realities of Truck Driving22:24 Impact of Immigration on Trucking29:36 Advice for Aspiring Truck Drivers30:59 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKeeping it Safety Dawg Simple!#trucksafety #truckinsurance #truckpodcastDo you need a "Truck Driver Safety Policy?" Get it today! https://safetydawg.com/policy
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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...