Emerging Cyber Threats in the Trucking Industry
In today’s digitally connected supply chain, the trucking industry has become an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals. From ELDs and dispatch software to telematics and electronic freight tracking, modern fleets rely on technology more than ever. But with...
How Autonomous Trucks Could Transform Insurance Needs
Autonomous trucks are no longer science fiction—they’re being tested on highways today. For trucking company owners and general managers, this emerging technology isn’t just about operational efficiency or cost savings. It’s set to fundamentally change how commercial...
Liability Implications of Improperly Trained Drivers
When a commercial truck is involved in an accident, one of the first questions asked is: Was the driver properly trained? For trucking company owners and general managers, the answer to that question can carry serious legal and financial consequences. Inadequate or...
Best Practices for Preventing Common Trucking Accidents
Accidents involving commercial trucks are among the most costly and high-stakes incidents a company can face. For owners and general managers, every crash represents a potential lawsuit, a hit to your safety score, and damage to your reputation and profitability. But...
Insurance Needs: Owner-Operators vs. Company Drivers
Insurance Needs: Owner-Operators vs. Company Drivers in U.S. Trucking Understanding the insurance requirements in the trucking industry is crucial, as owner-operators and company drivers face different obligations and risks. Below we compare all major types of...
Cargo Insurance 101: Protecting Your Freight from Dock to Door
Cargo Insurance 101: Protecting Your Freight from Dock to Door (How Much Does Cargo Insurance Cost? - Trucking Insurance Services LLC) A tractor-trailer rig ready to haul freight, highlighting the importance of insuring cargo from pickup to delivery. Cargo insurance...
Essential Insurance Coverages for Trucking Fleets
Essential Insurance Coverages for Trucking Fleets of 10+ Trucks Operating a trucking fleet of ten or more trucks brings significant exposure to risks on the road and on the job. Robust insurance coverage is not just a legal formality but a critical safety net to...
Nuclear Verdicts in Trucking: Case Examples, Trends, and Industry Responses
What Are “Nuclear Verdicts” in Trucking? “Nuclear verdict” is a term for exceptionally large jury awards (typically over $10 million) in lawsuits, often arising from catastrophic truck accidents (Nuclear trucking verdicts | MMA). In recent years, such verdicts have...
Beating the Driver Shortage – Part 3: Investing in Technology and Equipment
This is a 3 part series discussing ideas surrounding driver attraction and retention during the current driver shortage. Part 1 of the series discussed ideas for attracting new drivers to the industry and can be found here. Part 2 of the series discussed ideas for...
Beating the Driver Shortage – Part 2: Retaining Existing Drivers
This is a 3 part series discussing ideas surrounding driver attraction and retention during the current driver shortage. Part 1 of the series discussed ideas for attracting new drivers to the industry and can be found here. Part 2 will focus on driver retention...