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RoadrageousSafety Is NOT a Department and Dispelling Other Myths...Brian Fielkow is the Executive Vice President of Risk Resources at Acrisure, a global Fintech and insurance company. With over 25 years of experience in fleet safety, transportation, and logistics, he served as the CEO of Jetco Delivery, a trucking and logistics company. Brian has also worked in waste management and recycling, where he developed a strong foundation in safety culture. He is also the co-author of Leading People Safely and frequently speaks about risk management and workplace safety. In this episode… Safety isn’t just about policies and procedures; it’s about culture. Yet, in many c...2025-02-2748 min
Risk Management: Brick by BrickCulture-First Risk Management with Brian Fielkow and David Weinstein of AcrisureOn this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Brian Fielkow, Executive Vice President of Risk Resources, and David Weinstein, Head of Risk in Claims for the Western Region at Acrisure. Together, they explore how organizational culture impacts risk management, the importance of regional expertise in risk assessment, and the evolution of technology in the insurance industry.This enlightening conversation delves into why risk management must be a boardroom priority and how companies can create a culture that promotes safety while driving growth. From leveraging AI to maintaining human connections, discover how modern risk...2024-12-1842 min
The Straight Talk on FleetEpisode 59 | Organizational Safety Culture, A Chat with Brian FielkowIn the 59th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin chats with Brian Fielkow, Executive Vice President of Risk Resources at Acrisure and a powerhouse in safety leadership. Author of Leading People Safely: How to Win on the Business Battlefield, Brian’s not your typical safety strategist—he’s transformed the way businesses think about safety, showing how it can drive operational excellence, boost morale, and even become a competitive edge. In this episode, Erin and Brian tackle the big questions: Why does safety so often take a backseat? How can fleet leaders flip the script and ma...2024-12-1247 min
Automotive FleetFleet Safety: Breaking 7 Commonly Held ConceptsThe State of the Fleet Industry video series, produced by Automotive Fleet, offers insights into the state of the fleet market.
In Episode 142, Associate Publisher Chris Brown interviews Brian Fielkow, an executive leader, author, and speaker who has spent three decades in fleet and transportation with a direct focus on safety. Fielkow breaks down preconceived notions on fleet safety and offers a new framework on how to manage it in your organization.
He is delivering the opening keynote at the 2023 Fleet Safety Conference, convening November 8-10 in Santa Clara, Calif.
Today's topics include:
- Safety is not a priority.
...2023-10-0915 min
Taking The Hire RoadMaking Safety Happen: Principles for Building a World Class Safety CultureOn the 100th episode of THR, Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined by Industry thought leader Brian Fielkow, the EVP of Risk Resources at Acrisure. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on!Follow the Taking The Hire Road PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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The Safety GuruLeadership Lessons from a CEO that Gets Safety with Brian FielkowBeing a CEO calls for making tough decisions and trade-offs every day. Great CEOs also focus on building safety excellence and understand how to balance safety, quality and productivity without allowing trade-offs. In this episode, we have a conversation with Brian Fielkow a CEO who was recently awarded the Distinguished Service to Safety Award from the National Safety Council. A “CEOs Who Get It!”About the GuestBrian Fielkow is currently CEO of Houston based Jetco Delivery and EVP of its parent company, The GTI Group. Brian has over 25 years of experience leading safety-sensitive industries. He fac...2022-03-2425 min
The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business20. Driver Shortages And Sustainability With Brian FielkowDid you know that the average age of a professional driver in the US has been growing steadily? This is not a good sign because this can lead to disruption, especially in the chemical industry. Considered as the backbone of a lot of industries, drivers deserve respect and proper pay. To learn more about the freight and transportation industry, join Victoria Meyer and her guest, Brain Fielkow. Brian is the CEO of Jetco Delivery where they provide a wide array of logistics and transportation services. Join in the conversation to know why you need to know your market for...2021-08-1726 min
The Logistics of LogisticsHow to Grow a Trucking Company with Brian Fielkow How to Grow a Trucking Company with Brian Fielkow Brian Fielkow and Joe Lynch discuss how to grow a trucking company. Brian is the CEO of Houston-based Jetco Delivery and EVP of Montreal- based The GTI Group. About Brian Fielkow In his dual role as CEO of Houston-based Jetco Delivery and EVP of Montreal- based The GTI Group, Brian leverages his 25+ years’ experience of leading, growing and transforming multimillion dollar organizations organically and via mergers and acquisitions. The companies’ operations include intermodal, flatbed/heavy haul, van, and freight brokerage. As Jetco CEO over the past 14 years, Brian develo...2021-08-0447 min
Taking The Hire RoadInspiring Leadership Towards a Greater FutureJeremy Reymer, Founder & CEO of DriverReach, is joined by Brian Fielkow, CEO, Jetco Delivery/Executive VP, The GTI GroupApple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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The FleetEmpowering Drivers Through a Safety Culture with Jetco Delivery CEO, Brian FielkowEvery manager knows that when you implement fresh systems, new requirements, or updated protocols... employees usually aren’t ready to conform right away.Nowhere is this more true than in fleet safety.Managing safety and mitigating risk isn’t easy, and it’s even harder when your company’s cultures and mindsets aren’t open to those changes.As longtime CEO of Jetco Delivery and now Executive VP of The GTI Group, Brian Fielkow has decades of experience not only leading and running fleets, but helping transform fleets inside out. And as Brian shares tod...2020-11-0447 min
PROFITABLE HAPPINESS®141: Empathic Team Leadership, With Brian FielkowEver since the landmark concept of 'managing by walking around' (MBWA), there has been a growing realization that great leadership is more than pulling the levers of execution. Increasingly, there is a growing understanding that being able to 'walk in the shoes' of employees and team members is of critical importance for producing business results.In this episode, we meet Brian Fielkow, who is the CEO of Jetco Delivery (Houston) and EVP/Board member of The GTI Group (Montreal). He is also a recognized thought leader and the author of several books including 'Driving To Perfection'. Brian’s...2020-07-2330 min
are you on the rite trackare we on the rite track for our journey in businessBrian Fielkow
Brian is based in HOUSTON TEXAS. He is a qualified legal counsel but left the practice to enter the corporate world at the tough end of the business street.
His first role was as an executive officer of Waste Management. From there he learned the necessity of having safety as a primary focus of business. When he joined Waste Management he and the CEO worked for a change in culture. Learned how to transform a poorly run operation into success story.
Brian then decided that he wanted to own and run...2020-06-1145 min
FreightWaves LIVE: An Events PodcastYou Are The Answer to The Trucking Insurance Crisis - #FWLive @HomeBrian Fielkow, CEO, Jetco Delivery and Executive Vice President, The GTI Group during FreightWaves LIVE @ HOME.Apple PodcastsSpotifyRewatch the LIVE streamMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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The Archive of Awesome401: Finding, Creating, and Maintaining a Great Work Culture with Brian FielkowCEO Brian Fielkow walks through creating and maintaining a good work culture then reveals how prospective employees can find out if they fit a new workplace’s culture. You'll Learn: Why customers pay for culture Brian’s definition of a healthy work culture How to discover if you are a cultural fit at the interview stage About Brian: Brian Fielkow, J.D., is the CEO of Jetco Delivery, a multimillion-dollar Houston-based trucking and logistics company with 200+ employees that was named a “Top Workplace” by the Houston Chronicle, highlighted on the 2015 I...2019-02-1334 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job401: Finding, Creating, and Maintaining a Great Work Culture with Brian FielkowCEO Brian Fielkow walks through creating and maintaining a good work culture then reveals how prospective employees can find out if they fit a new workplace’s culture.You’ll Learn:1) Why customers pay for culture2) Brian’s definition of a healthy work culture3) How to discover if you are a cultural fit at the interview stageAbout BrianBrian Fielkow, J.D., is the CEO of Jetco Delivery, a multimillion-dollar Houston-based trucking and logistics company with 200+ employees that was named a “Top...2019-02-1233 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job401: Finding, Creating, and Maintaining a Great Work Culture with Brian FielkowCEO Brian Fielkow walks through creating and maintaining a good work culture then reveals how prospective employees can find out if they fit a new workplace’s culture.You’ll Learn:1) Why customers pay for culture2) Brian’s definition of a healthy work culture3) How to discover if you are a cultural fit at the interview stageAbout BrianBrian Fielkow, J.D., is the CEO of Jetco Delivery, a multimillion-dollar Houston-based trucking and logistics company with 200+ employees that was named a “Top Workplace” by the Houston Chronicle, highlighted on the 2015 Inc. 5000 list, and given the Gold Safety Award by the DOW...2019-02-1235 min
Recruit & Retain: Trucking EditionRedefining Accountability, with Brian FielkowBrian Fielkow, the President of Jetco Delivery, has grown his company six-fold by putting employees first. His engagement strategies are critically acclaimed and celebrated as culture-driving solutions. Rather than focusing on company culture theory, Brian prefers hands-on approaches for managers and executives alike. He’s an expert on corporate culture, regularly contributing to Entrepreneur.com. Brian has also been featured on ABC, FOX, CBS, NBC, and NPR. As a public speaker, much of Brian’s time is dedicated to informing his fans, business world gurus, and general audiences throughout his travels. Before owning Jetco, he skillfully managed over...2018-05-3047 min
Radio Free Enterprise031: How To Hire Your First EmployeeSooner or later every entrepreneur moves from being a one-man-band to an employer. But very few of us have any recruiting or management experience. What is the best way to make that move? How do I go about hiring my first employee? In this episode of Radio Free Enterprise I have two guests joining me to talk about one topic: Attracting, Retaining and Developing Top Talent into your business. And, most especially, how to get started with that first hire. My first guest is former Air Force helicopter pilot turned first-time entrepreneur Curtis...2017-05-2631 min
Radio Free Enterprise027: Culture As Competitive Advantage with Brian FielkowBrian Fielkow began changing the corporate culture at Jetco Delivery immediately upon purchasing the Houston-based freight hauler in 2006. In the ten years since then he has grown the company six-fold.
In this episode of Radio Free Enterprise, Brian explains why Big C Culture is one of the most critical success factors for any company of any size, and gives example after example of companies that are living and dying based upon the values ingrained in their corporate culture.
If you think your company is too small or too big or too new or too old to...2016-03-2537 min