Fleet safety is undergoing a massive shift and it’s not about adding more alerts, more data, or more complicated tech. In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, we sit down with John Weldon, President of SureCam, to break down why the industry’s “more is better” mindset is creating false confidence, distracted drivers, and higher liability.
With over 20 years in telematics, John has helped thousands of fleets reduce collisions, lower premiums, and create stronger safety cultures using simpler, smarter, AI-powered video solutions. His insights challenge everything we think we know about dash cams, alert systems, and risk management and he reveals it all through his signature framework: The 3 R’s of Video Telematics Risk, Retention, and Return.
If you work with commercial fleets, insure small business clients, or simply want to understand how AI and video evidence are transforming underwriting, liability, and loss prevention, this conversation will completely shift the way you look at fleet safety.
🔍 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
✔️ Why “more alerts” is the biggest myth in fleet safety
How alert overload creates blind spots, burns out teams, and increases risk and the simple fix top fleets are using.
✔️ How AI is reshaping liability, underwriting, and claims
Real examples of AI-powered video that protected drivers, won claims, and directly lowered renewal premiums.
✔️ The 3 R’s of Video Telematics™
A clear, actionable framework fleets can use to build safer drivers, higher retention, and measurable ROI.
✔️ The #1 mistake fleets make with dash cams
Why “noise-heavy” systems create hidden liability and the must-have features that eliminate false positives.
✔️ What fleet tech will really look like by 2028
The future of AI, automated coaching, retention tools, and the safety trends that won’t be automated away.
✔️ Leadership lessons from climbing Kilimanjaro
How risk, resilience, and extreme environments shaped John’s approach to innovation and decision-making.
👉 Connect with John & SureCam:
Website: https://surecam.com
SureCam Podcast: https://surecam.com/podcast
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