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
The Cargo Theft Epidemic: Why 2026 Will Be the Most Dangerous Year Yet
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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
