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Commercial trucking is a risk-prone industry that requires strict compliance to safety regulations and comprehensive risk management strategies to protect both cargo and employees. Trucking and fleet management companies must consider risks such as driver safety and retention, vehicle breakdowns, adverse weather, bad road conditions, and much more. Staying up to date on current Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) trucking industry regulations is also critical, as companies can be penalized for failing to comply.
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The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence is at the center of the country’s efforts to counter national security and terrorism financing threats.
Negligent hiring and vicarious liability lawsuits have been around, but there are emerging risks as well.
With the growth of technology in the trucking sector, drivers are now being monitored every second they are in the cab, which has led to concerns about privacy.
Truck driving is one of the most stressful jobs in the economy, and it is vital for trucking fleets to address the issues drivers face and empower them to stay healthier – both physically and mentally.
The Fourth of July weekend brings a record number of Americans on the highways, increasing accidents due to driving distractions, intoxication and even fatigue.
Integrating training and coaching programs into the driver experience can save a company significant money and minimize the risk of serious accidents.
Many companies still do not have cyber insurance and are vulnerable to the costs associated with a data breach.
Brought to you by EROAD… FMCSA says no transition period, but carriers are waiting until the last minute.
Acknowledging the widespread issue of distracted driving is the first step to change. Technology can be used to monitor real-time driving behavior, with those insights leveraged to improve driver behavior.
BP imagines a scenario where a plastics ban crushes demand for petchem feedstocks.
In partnership with Reliance Partners…Data analytics has been disrupting the way the freight industry works and the insurance sector will not be left behind.
The highways of Mexico continue to be risky for truckers as cargo thefts rose 6 percent for the first four months of 2019, according to the Mexico City-based National Chamber of Freight Transport (CANACAR). More than 4,130 crimes were committed against cargo transporters from January through March 2019, up from 3,899 crimes for the same […]
Truck drivers looking for a job will soon have to register with a new drug and alcohol clearinghouse.
The highway and viaduct that now shoots truckers and others straight through the heart of Syracuse on interstate 81 might be no more under a plan making its way through an approval process. Instead, drivers will need to circle the city on what is now interstate 481 if the state of New York ultimately adopts […]
Trucks without mirrors are entering the testing phase, but they could soon become a reality.
Truckers, fleet managers, and brokers face any number of regulatory tasks, load optimization and business decisions every single day. Add to that the decision on which technology, software or service best helps manage those tasks, and the chore becomes overwhelming. But one goal of Transparency 19 was to help all stakeholders discern what is the […]
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Accidents due to distracted driving is on the rise, and it critical to utilize technology to curb the numbers.
Fleets must look to leverage technology to improve the quality of life and driving experience of truckers, which eventually leads to driver retention.
Each year, truck drivers and fleets face both announced and unannounced inspections or enforcement blitzes.
