trucking insurance

A Democratic “trifecta” in Washington could finally push a long-term infrastructure past the finish line.

One of the toughest obstacles for a new trucking company can be finding affordable insurance. Robert Haley, VP of Transportation for USI Insurance Services, and Pierre Laguerre, founder and CEO of Fleeting, discuss tips on risk mitigation for new carriers at FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.

Current legislation to expand truck parking slated to expire.

Building a blueprint for a safety-first trucking fleet requires flexibility, but it also requires the right tools. A new on-demand safety course looks to arm fleets with those tools.

Nuclear verdicts and social inflation may mean greater scrutiny during loss control visits for fleet operators. Understand the goals and purpose of the loss control visit and how to prepare for it.

Never assume that your cargo policy is all-encompassing. Time and time again truckers learn far too late that their coverage form excludes their mainline cargo.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, fleets looking for excess insurance coverage are paying top dollar; Landstar projects a strong Q3; and Waymo will test autonomous vehicles in the last mile.

Out-of-control insurance premiums are driving trucking operations out of business, but leading insurance experts say something can be done about them.

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Anthony and Zach discuss the booming freight market and reasons why it will or will not sustain into July as well as the implications for the new insurance bill and YRC bailout.

$1.5 trillion infrastructure bill passes U.S. House along party lines; includes truck insurance hike.

Industry hot topics were the focus of a recent discussion with FMCSA’s Jim Mullen and TCA’s David Heller, and some of the perspectives may surprise industry insiders.

“Nuclear verdicts are the result of nuclear injuries,” plaintiff group asserts.

Insurance costs climbing as awards and amounts increase.

FreightWaves teamed up with Gulf Winds International to discuss how massive jury awards are taking a lasting toll on carriers.

Ashley Hammonds of Reliance Partners cautions that buying a cheap older truck may have an inverse effect on insurance rates.

Relaxed regulations and insurance payment relief are certainly helping truckers, but many are also changing their mix of freight to insulate revenue.

Moratoriums on policy cancellations for non-payment likely to continue

Insurance spikes can be attributed to the ongoing threat of nuclear verdicts.

Trucking companies should understand the rules surrounding workers’ comp coverage.