Haulin' Notes

Welcome to episode 33 of Haulin' Notes! This month we are joined by Spencer Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of TruckerCloud, a freight visibility platform for shippers, brokers, carriers, and factors. Their single platform unifies ELD, TMS and 3PL data, so customers have real-time visibility into their freight's location.  In this episode, we are diving into the platform's key benefits, hearing customer success stories, and getting an exclusive glimpse into the exciting future innovation plans and developments of TruckerCloud. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 32 of Haulin' Notes! This month we are joined by Lydia Wommack and Rachel McCrary from Trucking 52 (powered by Infinit-I Workforce Solutions), to discuss their online training management system, now available for free to all Canal customers. In this episode, we are diving into the platform's key benefits, hearing customer success stories, and getting an exclusive glimpse into the exciting future innovation plans and developments of Trucking 52. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 31 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guest is Paul Brocklebank, President and CEO of Canal Insurance. Paul highlights the accomplishments and milestones that marked Canal's journey in 2023, and shares how Canal is revving up for the exciting road ahead in 2024. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 30 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guest is Sharae Moore, Founder and President of SHE Trucking Foundation. Sharae is a remarkable leader who guides a thriving community of over 30,000 professional women and minorities in the trucking industry. Not only is she a powerful advocate for diversity and inclusion in transportation, she is also a published author. Early on in her driving career, Sharae was a Canal customer with our utilization-based insurance product, Canal TestDrive. In this episode, Sharae reveals the driving force behind her foundation, sheds light on the unique challenges faced by women in trucking, and shared her upcoming philanthropy trip to Ghana. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one! Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!  

Welcome to episode 29 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guest is Jay Cestkowski from Motive, who joined us to share his insights into the world of commercial trucking and transportation. Motive is one of Canal's telematics provider partners for our newest insurance product - Miles per Canal, a utilization-based coverage that allows customers to use their existing telematics device to determine & report mileage. In this episode, we discuss our companies' partnership and what customers can look forward to with Miles per Canal. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one! Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! About Motive Motive's AI-powered telematics solutions seamlessly track and report on miles driven so that Canal customers don't have to pay for idle time—only actual miles driven. Pay less for your premium and keep your drivers safer with Motive & Miles per Canal. Learn More >>  

Welcome to episode 28 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guests are Paul Poplaski, Director of Risk Management Services at Canal and Jerry Knight, Safety Director at Berner Trucking. Jerry has spent over 30 years in the trucking industry as Owner operator driver, dispatcher and in safety & compliance. This month's topic is all about new hire driver orientation. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 27 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guests are Ismel Perez, Senior Special Investigations Unit Investigator at Canal, and Bob Hastings, President of Hastings Investigations and Consulting. Founded in 2002, Hastings Investigations and Consulting specializes in Cargo Theft Investigations and Training for the Transportation, Insurance, Logistics and Law Enforcement Industry. Mr. Hastings has investigated more than 1500 cargo thefts across the Southeastern United States, which have led to successful recoveries and prosecutions for the past 21 years. During these investigations, Mr. Hastings has been educated on numerous trends and analysis used by suspects, which has provided a wealth of Intelligence on Cargo Theft patterns and Industry short falls suspects take advantage of. Email: cargotheft@gctig.org Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 26 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guests are Jarrell Hall, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Canal, Paul Brocklebank, President and CEO at Canal, and Chris Greene, Sr. VP and COO at Canal. In our final episode of 2022, Paul, Chris and Jarrell will reflect on the past year… including Canal's market engagement with our agents and motor carriers, the company's most significant milestones and challenges, and a few of our favorite highlights from the year as well. We'll also give you a glimpse into what the new year will hold…. Including our new headquarters in downtown Greenville and our company focus for 2023. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 25 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guest is Juan Fuentes, Founder and Managing Partner of The Fuentes Firm. Mr. Fuentes dedicates his practice to the representation of motor carriers. He has practiced civil litigation in Texas since 1999 and is admitted to practice in all state and federal jurisdictions in Texas. His litigation experience includes achievement of defense verdicts against plaintiffs in personal injury claims, favorable decisions from Texas Courts of Appeal upholding trial court decisions in his client's favor, and legal representation of motor carrier interests before the Texas Supreme Court. Additionally, Mr. Fuentes acts as corporate counsel for motor carriers in matters relating to safety, commercial driver contracts, shipping contracts, brokerage agreements, employment matters and cargo claims.   Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 24 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guests are Craig Lack and Roy "Buddy" Walls of Carrier Software. For more than two decades, Carrier Software has worked with motor carriers, industry experts, and the data professionals at FMCSA, FHWA, and CSA. Now, the innovative team of data analysts and programmers at Carrier Software have developed a robust, 3 tier suite of safety improvement tools engineered to simplify and streamline safety data management. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 23 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guest is Larry Wolfe, Veteran Driver Trainer with Barnes Transportation Services, Inc. out of North Carolina. In this episode, we'll discuss roadside inspections from a driver's perspective. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 22 of Haulin' Notes! This month's guest is Brad Mader, Commercial Business Developer for REMsafe Sleep, a subsidiary of Lincare. Brad has been with the company for the past 14 years working with sleep apnea. Prior to his time at RemSafe, Brad was a local truck driver for 16 years. His infamous motto is, “saving lives and marriages one CPAP at a time!” REMsafe focuses on diagnosing and treating drivers who have fatigue leading to sleep disorder and breathing issues. They offer a very easy, manageable process that makes it convenient for their partnerships in implementing a sleep management program. In our conversation with Brad, we discuss the dangers of sleep apnea and how to safely manage driver fatigue on the road. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 21 of Haulin' Notes! This month, Susan Ogle, Senior Loss Control Specialist at Canal, is joined by Brandon Wiseman with Trucksafe Consulting and Jerad Childress with Childress Law. In our conversation, we discuss how Trucksafe got started, and the types of services they offer to carriers and insureds. We also touch on the regulatory landscape of trucking insurance, including several new and upcoming regulations to be on the lookout for. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 20 of Haulin' Notes! This month, Bob Perew is joined by Alain Campos & Ismel Perez with Canal SIU, Special Investigations Unit, to discuss how to protect your cargo against theft, rest stop safety tips, minimizing risks, and reporting criminal activity. As a leader in commercial transportation insurance, Canal Insurance Company is dedicated to fighting the insurance fraud problem and protecting its customers from increased costs due to fraudulent and non-meritorious claims. We are committed to an aggressive prevention, detection, and investigation plan to provide the highest quality service to our customers. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 19 of Haulin' Notes! This month, Paul Poplaski, Risk Management Services Manager at Canal, is joined by his colleagues, Patrick Smith and Todd Scott to discuss what you should do at the scene of an accident in order to stay safe and be smart. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode 18 of Haulin' Notes! This month, Bob Perew, Senior Loss Control Specialist at Canal, is joined by Scott Fleming, District Coordinator of the Indiana State Police Motor Carrier Enforcement Division, for our first episode of 2022. Scott has been with the Indiana State Police for about 34 years serving in many capacities with the Motor Carrier Enforcement Division. He has been very instrumental in ensuring that the trucks that travel on our nation's highways are safe and compliant. Scott has also participated in many safety meetings around the state of Indiana and teaching drivers to inspect their trucks properly. In this episode, Bob and Scott will discuss the dangers of winter driving, and how to stay safe on the roads this winter. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!   

Welcome to episode 17 of Haulin' Notes! This week Jarrell Hall, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Canal, is joined by our President and CEO, Paul Brocklebank, for our final episode of 2021. In this month's episode, Paul and Jarrell will reflect on the past year… including how Canal implemented and navigated a new hybrid work model, the company's most significant milestones and challenges, and a few of their favorite highlights from the year as well. We will also give you a glimpse into what the 2022 will hold…. Including Canal's new headquarters in downtown Greenville and our company focus for 2022. We hope you enjoy the conversation today. Now let's get rollin'! Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! 

Welcome to episode 16 of Haulin' Notes! In today's episode Susan Ogle, Senior Loss Control Specialist in Risk Management Services at Canal Insurance Company, is joined by Brandon Wiseman, President of Truck Safe Consulting and Partner with Childress Law. Susan and Brandon are talking about the MCS-150 form - its purpose, who needs to file it, how to file it, along with common issues that truckers experience when filing. Brandon provides insightful tips and best practices for submitting the report. Be sure to check out www.trucksafeconsulting.com for motor carrier-specific content and resources. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! 

Welcome to episode 15 of Haulin' Notes! In today's episode Paul Poplaski, Risk Management Services Manager at Canal Insurance Company is joined by Kate Collyer, Strategic Insurance Manager at Samsara. Paul and Kate are talking about telematics devices, their cost effectiveness, and their direct correlation to safety & compliance. Samsara is the leader in Industrial IoT, and their mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power our economy. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! 

Welcome to episode 14 of the Haulin' Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! This week, Bob Perew, Senior Loss Prevention Specialist at Canal, is joined by Annie Anderson, Health and Wellbeing Consultant- Registered Dietitian at Prisma Health. Annie has worked as a research associate and registered dietitian at the Center of Integrated Oncology and Survivorship before joining the Business Health Team. She has been with Prisma Health's Business Health since 2017 and has loved every minute of it. Annie loves all things food, dogs, running, and sharing nutrition knowledge with others. This week, Bob and Annie are talking all about the importance of driver fitness and health. Annie is a board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management. While taking weeks or even month long trips, there are lifestyle changes that truck drivers need to follow in order to stay fit. It's important for truck drivers to ask themselves “How do I stay healthy on the road?” For some, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging because they may not have the resources that people in other professions have, but that's not to say that living a healthy life as a truck driver isn't possible. Annie shares ten ways you can stay healthy while on the road, along with the importance of making small, healthy choices each day. We also discuss how you can optimize your driver fitness basic score. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! 

Welcome to episode thirteen of the Haulin' Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! This week, Susan Ogle, Senior Loss Control Specialist in Risk Management Services is joined by Nicole Spellecy, Senior Liability Claims Adjuster with Canal.   Susan and Nicole chat about the importance of timely claim reporting and how it creates a foundation for the most efficient and effective claim handling experience.  With over 80 years in the industry, we know that keeping claims costs down is as important to you as it is to us!   Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! 

Welcome to episode twelve of the Haulin' Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! This week, Bob Perew, Senior Loss Control Specialist at Canal, chats with Scott Fleming, District Coordinator of the Indiana State Police Motor Carrier Enforcement Division. Bob and Scott discuss the ins and outs of roadside inspections, including what officers look for as they approach the scale, how to pass an inspection, the International Road Check, and more!   Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! 

Welcome to episode eleven of the Haulin' Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! This week, Paul Poplaski, Manager of Risk Management Services at Canal, is joined by Jerad Childress and Todd Scott. Jerad is a practicing Attorney at Childress Law, and Todd is the Liability Teams Manager at Canal. In this episode, they discuss driver qualification files, vehicle maintenance files, compliance requirements, and how both of these topics relate to litigation.   Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!    Resources: Click here to access the FMCSA Driver Qualification Checklist.

Welcome to episode ten of the Haulin' Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! This week, we’re talking all about winter driving. When the temperature plunges to five degrees, even the most experienced of truckers can have a hard time managing icy roads. Poor visibility coupled with reduced traction makes the job of a big rig driver extremely challenging. However, by implementing preventive safety skills for driving in icy conditions, you can sail through the winter season without any major problems. In this episode, we discuss winter driving tips to help you stay safe on the roads this winter. Give it a listen today! Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! 

Welcome to episode nine of the Haulin' Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are rounding out October with special guest, Valerie Tucker, Mobile Health Clinics Manager at Prisma Health Upstate and Breast Cancer Warrior! In our conversation with Valerie, we chat about women in trucking, Prisma’s mobile mammography unit that just launched this month, Valerie’s battle with breast cancer, the importance of screenings, and much more. Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended only for customers of Canal Insurance Company and should not be publicly broadcasted, shared, or redistributed in any way.  The content provided is for informational purposes only and the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of Canal Insurance Company. This information is not designed to replace, substitute, or supplement our clients’ independent obligation to comply with any laws or regulations.  Listeners should complete their own independent research in creation and development of their company’s risk management and safety programs.

Welcome to episode eight of the Haulin' Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! This week, we are joined by Attorney Jerad Childress of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. Jerad serves clients on a wide variety of legal issues directly affecting the transportation industry including regulatory matters associated with various DOT administrations such as NHTSA, FAA, and FMCSA. He filled us in on recent FMCSA and HOS updates, DOT audits, and important things to be aware of when it comes to ELD use and record keeping.    Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!

Welcome to episode seven of the Haulin' Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! This week's guest is Attorney Adam Brand, practicing partner at Brand and Tapply, LLC. The episode is jam-packed with insightful information from a seasoned industry expert! In our conversation with Adam, we discuss the ins and outs of towing fraud including steps you can take to prevent it, tips on negotiating post-accident, the financial impact it has on the trucking insurance industry, and much more.Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended only for customers of Canal Insurance Company and should not be publicly broadcasted, shared, or redistributed in any way.  The content provided is for informational purposes only and the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of Canal Insurance Company. This information is not designed to replace, substitute, or supplement our clients’ independent obligation to comply with any laws or regulations.  Listeners should complete their own independent research in creation and development of their company’s risk management and safety programs.

Welcome to episode six of the Haulin’ Notes Podcast by Canal InsuranceCompany! This week’s guest is Buddy Walls with Carrier Software.In our conversation with Buddy we chat about DOT scoring and auditing, roadside inspections, the importance of pre-employment screening, and much more. Buddy was able to provide helpful insight into these topics, and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with him. We know you will, too.Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications!DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended only for customers of Canal Insurance Company and should not be publicly broadcasted, shared, or redistributed in any way.  The content provided is for informational purposes only and the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of Canal Insurance Company. This information is not designed to replace, substitute, or supplement our clients’ independent obligation to comply with any laws or regulations.  Listeners should complete their own independent research in creation and development of their company’s risk management and safety programs.

Welcome to episode five of the Haulin’ Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! This week’s guest is Chris Henry, Senior Director of Operational Support at Barnes Transportation Services.  In our conversation with Chris we discuss helpful tips for owner operators wanting to lease onto a large carrier. Chris and Marty talk through what carriers and shipping brokers look for when selecting owner operators, the importance of the PSP Pre-Employment Screening Program report, safety technology, vehicle maintenance, and much more! Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended only for customers of Canal Insurance Company and should not be publically broadcasted, shared, or redistributed in any way.  The content provided is for informational purposes only and the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of Canal Insurance Company. This information is not designed to replace, substitute, or supplement our clients’ independent obligation to comply with any laws or regulations.  Listeners should complete their own independent research in creation and development of their company’s risk management and safety programs.

Welcome to episode four of the Haulin’ Notes Podcast by Canal Insurance Company! This week’s guest is Jared Pavan, Technology Expert at Samsara. In our conversation with Jared, we’ll discuss Samsara’s collaboration with Canal TestDrive, a mileage based telematics option for new trucking ventures. Jared and Marty hit on the top value-adding features of the device, the most common challenges and solutions insureds face with the technology, tips and tricks for taking advantage of Samsara’s resource library, and much more! Show Links:To access the Samsara Knowledge Base, click here.To access the Samsara Blog page, click here.To access the Samsara Cloud, click here (log in required). Hours of Service Videos:Driver App - Managing Hours of ServiceDriver App - DOT Inspection Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended only for customers of Canal Insurance Company and should not be publically broadcasted, shared, or redistributed in any way.  The content provided is for informational purposes only and the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of Canal Insurance Company. This information is not designed to replace, substitute, or supplement our clients’ independent obligation to comply with any laws or regulations.  Listeners should complete their own independent research in creation and development of their company’s risk management and safety programs. 

On Episode 3 of Haulin' Notes, we are joined by Alain Campos and Ismel Perez with Canal SIU, Special Investigations Unit. In our conversation with Alain and Ismel, we discuss how to protect your cargo against theft, rest stop safety tips, minimizing risks, and reporting criminal activity.  Alain, Ismel and Marty hit on the top things you should and should not do at rest stops to protect your cargo, the most common scenarios of cargo theft, why and how to accurately report suspicious or criminal activity, and much more! Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended only for customers of Canal Insurance Company and should not be publically broadcasted, shared, or redistributed in any way.  The content provided is for informational purposes only and the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of Canal Insurance Company. This information is not designed to replace, substitute, or supplement our clients’ independent obligation to comply with any laws or regulations.  Listeners should complete their own independent research in creation and development of their company’s risk management and safety programs.

Welcome to episode two of the Haulin’ Notes Podcast by Canal InsuranceCompany! This week’s guest is Paul Greene, AVP of the Complex Case Unit at Canal Insurance Company. In our conversation with Paul, we discuss the in’s and out’s of claim reporting, and how to best handle complex cases you may encounter. Paul and I hit on the importance of accurately and quickly reporting claims, the top things truckers should and should not do at the scene of an accident, what to expect if you are sued, and much more! Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended only for customers of Canal Insurance Company and should not be publically broadcasted, shared, or redistributed in any way.  The content provided is for informational purposes only and the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of Canal Insurance Company. This information is not designed to replace, substitute, or supplement our clients’ independent obligation to comply with any laws or regulations.  Listeners should complete their own independent research in creation and development of their company’s risk management and safety programs.

Greetings from Greenville, SC! On behalf of 242 enthusiastic and committed employees at Canal, welcome to episode one of the Haulin’ Notes podcast by Canal Insurance Company.  We’ve got lots of great content coming your way in these next few weeks on Haulin’ Notes. You’ll hear from industry experts who provide great insight into the trucking world, and practical tips to help you build your business.  Want to make sure you never miss a Haulin' Notes episode? Click here to sign up for email notifications! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended only for customers of Canal Insurance Company and should not be publically broadcasted, shared, or redistributed in any way.  The content provided is for informational purposes only and the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of Canal Insurance Company. This information is not designed to replace, substitute, or supplement our clients’ independent obligation to comply with any laws or regulations.  Listeners should complete their own independent research in creation and development of their company’s risk management and safety programs.