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
Powering the Shift: 30-Year Energy Vet Libby Edgar on Building a Nationwide Truck Charging Network
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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.
