Trucking Safety 101: Back to Basics
In the frenzied pace of motor carrier operations, it is easy to get caught up...
Practical Drift: How Human Nature Causes Policy Failure
Policies and procedures are necessary for high-hazard industries like trucking. They add structure...
Is Accident Reporting Your Achilles Heel?
There is a misguided belief by some motor carriers that delaying or failing to report claims to...
The Financial Impact of Losses
Measuring the financial impact of a loss cannot be underestimated by motor carriers, especially...
Ask the Safety Rep: What is Required for Accident Recordkeeping?
Great question! According to Part 390.15(b)(1) of CFR Title 49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Ask the Underwriter: What About a Driver Without an Acceptable MVR?
Good drivers are hard to find; can I get an exception for a driver who doesn't have an...
2017 Analysis: ATRI Operational Costs of Trucking
Every year since 2008, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has published “An...
Cargo: Don't Break the Seal
One of the most frustrating cargo claims for any motor carrier is the rejection of an entire...
Real-Time Industry Apps Alleviate Driver Parking Woes
For many over-the-road drivers, finding an available place to stop or rest for the night after an...
Ask the Safety Rep: Drug Testing For Motor Carriers Who Lease Drivers
What is the new drug and alcohol testing rule for motor carriers who lease drivers from a staffing...