Trucking Risk & Compliance
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DEA targets nation’s meth ‘transportation hubs’
The Justice Department said eight U.S. cities account for 75% of the methamphetamine seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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Workers’ comp coverage encourages proactive safety habits
Providing workers’ comp is a no-brainer, so why not take advantage of the benefits it offers?
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Why towing your wrecked truck a thousand miles may save you money
“Robert has turned the trucks faster than any other solution I've found,” said Max Fuller, co-founder of U.S. Xpress.
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Why wait?: Mobile app shaves hours off check-in process
Drivers waste well over two hours at check-in, but Truckerd-In looks to streamline the process.
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Protecting motor carriers from high workers’ comp payouts, other liabilities
Trucking companies should understand the rules surrounding workers’ comp coverage.
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New Jersey’s new laws put more teeth in driver classification cases
Labor department's 'newfound powers' means new hazards for companies that use independent contractors.
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How does captive insurance benefit trucking companies?
Trucking insurance continues to get more expensive. Chris Henry and Daniel Pickett provide information about captive insurance agencies.
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Commentary: The trucking insurance crisis, part 2: Lawsuit abuse
Commercial liability insurance rates continue to spiral, with costs passed through to businesses and consumers. A primary culprit is a corrupt personal injury legal system…
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Commentary: It’s time for less talk and more solutions to trucking insurance crisis
Trucking insurance premiums have skyrocketed in recent years, driven by nuclear verdicts, but instead of complaining, trucking companies should take steps to stop incidents from…
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Are nuclear verdicts out of control?
Seth Holm of FreightWaves Freight Intel Group writes about the impact of nuclear verdicts on the trucking industry. Will 2020 be a tipping point for…
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