How Can Virtual Assistance Revolutionize Your Logistics?

Episode 110 of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast podcast, hosted by John Farquhar & Chris Harris, titled "How Can Virtual Assistance Revolutionize Your Logistics?" was published on March 12, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.

March 12, 2025 ·33m · Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast

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Send us Fan Mail The Benefits and Challenges of Outsourcing in the Trucking Industry: An In-Depth Discussion In this enlightening episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and Johnny explore the concept of outsourcing, particularly in the trucking industry. Joined by Andrew Jacoby, CEO of Good Shepherd Staffing, the episode delves into the advantages and potential drawbacks of offshoring tasks. Andrew provides a comprehensive overview of how his company connects ...

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The Benefits and Challenges of Outsourcing in the Trucking Industry: An In-Depth Discussion

In this enlightening episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and Johnny explore the concept of outsourcing, particularly in the trucking industry. Joined by Andrew Jacoby, CEO of Good Shepherd Staffing, the episode delves into the advantages and potential drawbacks of offshoring tasks.

Andrew provides a comprehensive overview of how his company connects businesses with skilled Filipino VAs through vocational schools in the Philippines. They analyze which tasks can be effectively outsourced, such as dispatching, scheduling, and customer service, while discussing real-world examples.

The conversation addresses the skepticism and trust issues often faced by traditional business owners and emphasizes the importance of trial and verification in successful outsourcing.

Practical advice, strategies, and personal anecdotes make this episode a valuable resource for those considering incorporating remote work solutions to optimize their operations.

Good Sheppard Staffing
Andrew Jocoby
goodshepherdstaffing.com
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John Farquhar
National Risk Services Specialist, Transportation, Gallager GGB
https://www.ajg.com/ca/
M: 437-341-0932
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Chris Harris
CEO, Safety Dawg Inc.
905 973 7056
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https://safetydawg.com/

00:00 Introduction to Outsourcing in Trucking
00:33 Meet Andrew Jacoby: CEO of Good Shepherd Staffing
01:36 How Trucking Companies Can Utilize Offshore Staffing
03:09 Case Study: Offshoring Safety Alerts
04:31 The Benefits of Overseas Staffing
10:05 Addressing Concerns About Remote Work
11:31 Real-World Examples of Successful Outsourcing
17:41 Training and Vetting Offshore Staff
24:54 The Future of Remote Work in Trucking
29:49 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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