Is Accident Reporting Your Achilles Heel?
There is a misguided belief by some motor carriers that delaying or failing to report claims to their insurers will work in their favor. On the contrary, it can ...
03/19/19
Instilling a Culture that Embraces Fuel Economy
Fuel costs have traditionally been the largest line-item expense for motor carriers. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (2017), 鈥淸Fuel ...
03/05/19
Promoting a Culture of Professionalism
Professionalism in the workplace benefits you, your peers, and your employer. Exhibiting professionalism can bring you an inward sense of pride, self-respect, ...
02/26/19
The Financial Impact of Losses
Measuring the financial impact of a loss cannot be underestimated by motor carriers, especially those with narrow profit margins. Typically in the trucking ...
02/20/19
Addressing Aggressive Driving
Aggressive driving puts you and others at risk of serious injury or death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive ...
02/13/19
Ask the Liability Adjuster: What Impact Do Onboard Cameras Have on Liability Claims?
Great question! The Claims Department at Great West Casualty Company has seen an increase in the number of onboard video cameras used by insureds over the past ...
02/06/19
Managing Stress
Stress can manifest itself in many ways and negatively affect your mood, body, and behavior. Read the information below about the symptoms of stress to see if any ...
01/30/19
Ask the Safety Rep: How Does the Updated Guidance on Using a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) for Personal Conveyance Affect Drivers & Motor Carriers?
Great question! On May 31, 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) changed the personal conveyance guidance. According to 49 CFR 395.8, ...
01/23/19
Winter Safety Tips
During the winter months, most of the country is exposed to adverse weather conditions that increase the risk of a vehicle crash, injury, or illness. Read the ...
01/15/19
Buying into Safety: Six Reasons it Makes $ense
Remember in Oliver Twist when the hungry boy quietly approached his unforgiving master and asked him to fill the boy鈥檚 bowl with more gruel? Safety directors ...
01/08/19