Protecting Parked Equipment from Fires
A fire can be a devastating financial event for a trucking company or a driver. Modern trucks...
Try blended learning to improve safety training
Are your safety meetings effective? The traditional instructor-led approach involves one person...
Employee Fatigue is a Risk That Can be Managed
Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia are just a few sleep disorders that affect all...
Ask The Risk Manager
WHAT CAN I DO TO PROTECT MY COMPANY FROM IDENTITY THEFT?
Great question! This...
Use Positive Spillover to Improve Safety Performance
Have you ever noticed how people are influenced by those around them? Think of a neighborhood...
The Essential 7 Work Practices
Truck drivers, mechanics, and office workers were asked to identify the skills...
Preventing Crashes from Outside the Truck
There is nothing worse for a motor carrier than receiving a call that one of its drivers has been...
Choosing the Correct Personal Protective Equipment for the Job
If a hazard cannot be removed or reduced to a point it can be considered an acceptable risk,...
Ask The Liability Adjuster: Do onboard cameras impact claims?
Great question! The Claims Department at Great West Casualty Company has seen an increase in the...
Opening/Closing Trailer Doors
Opening and closing trailer doors are two of the leading causes of work-related injuries for truck...
Providing a Workplace Free of Known Hazards
Motor carriers are in a hazardous industry and face four types of loss exposures: financial,...
Monitoring Drivers for At-Risk Behaviors
According to a 2014 study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the...