Develop a blueprint for policies and procedures
Reliance Partnersâ Robert Kaferle reveals how common it is for companies not to have rules in writing. No wonder driver safety remains a heated issue.

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Reliance Partnersâ Robert Kaferle reveals how common it is for companies not to have rules in writing. No wonder driver safety remains a heated issue.
Reliance Partnersâ Robert Kaferle says that successful safety cultures empower all employees to voice concerns and offer solutions.
President Chad Eichelberger details Reliance Partnersâ appearance yet again on the list and why 2021 was a major year for the company.
Reliance Partnersâ Brian Runnels joins WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to encourage greater participation in mock trials.
Many organizations, including the Future Leaders of Indiana, are partnering with the Next Generation in Trucking Association to attract younger people to trucking.
Brake Safety Week is set for Aug. 22-28, meaning drivers and carriers have only a few more days to tighten up on brake safety.
Manufacturing is increasing in Mexico as nearshoring has caught the attention of many U.S. companies.
âItâs a true domestic and international cargo insurance product that brokers and carriers are now utilizing to win the highest-margin freight and strengthen ties with their current client base,â Mark Vickers said on shipperâs interest insurance.
FreightWaves meteorologist Nick Austin and Reliance Partnersâ Brian Runnels urge the industry to hunker down in August and September â hurricane seasonâs peak months.
Reliance Partners Director of Safety Robert Kaferle explains the importance of proactive safety amid a high-risk environment.
The USMCA has brought about new opportunities for cross-border trade. Is your organization taking advantage of these changes?
âA lot of carriers kind of look the other way,â Reliance Partnersâ Robert Kaferle said. âIâve heard it more times than I can count, âTheyâre a really good driver,â but upon digging into their history and violations, you may find that theyâre in need of some retraining.â
The convenience of GPS often overshadows its flaws. Double-check your route with the hard facts of a map.
Reliance Partners Director of Safety Robert Kaferle makes it clear that safety consulting in most cases helps rather than hurts premiums.
Nearly 25 years to the day of his accident, Reliance Partnersâ Brian Runnels recalls the crash that altered his driving habits and the emotional scars that it left on those affected.
CFO Thom Albrecht doesnât think the lumber shortage has been âthat big of a dealâ for flatbed carriers.
Turning to younger drivers may be the key to assuring the success of the next generation of truckers.
Compliance reviews can catch any motor carrier off guard. Reliance Partnersâ John Seidl encourages participation in mock audits to reveal and correct violations before the federal government does.
The cyberattack that temporarily shut down the Colonial Pipeline this month serves as a stark reminder that all industries are prone to security threats.
âOne click is all thatâs required to buy the coverage needed for a load,â said Micah Keith, Reliance Partnersâ senior director of sales. Securing shipperâs interest coverage has never been easier.