Let’s start with a few questions. Do any of the following activities apply to your operation? Operate a repair shop Provide towing services Store equipment or containers owned by others Allow other truck drivers to park on your premises If so, you should consider Garagekeepers…
Read More »If you run a shop, do some towing, or allow other truckers to park on your premises, you may be held legally liable for a loss to a non-owned auto. A garagekeepers policy provides physical damage coverage for trucks, tractors, or trailers that you do not own but are in your…
Read More »You should be aware that any trucking company who completes any “work” (i.e. picks up or delivers) in the State of New York is required to carry a full, statutory workers’ compensation insurance policy. Stopping within the state for breaks, DOT inspections, and so forth is not…
Read More »One debate that has been tossed around the industry for years is whether young drivers can safely operate trucks and how young drivers impact loss experience. Generally, it has been agreed upon that young drivers bring more risk. While there has been research linking risk and…
Read More »FMSCA regulations require alcohol and drug testing of drivers who are required to have a CDL. Alcohol tests must be taken two to eight hours after the accident occurred. Drug test must be taken within 32 hours of the accident. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the…
Read More »With CSA 2010 officially underway we wanted to take a moment to fill you in on what you can expect in the months ahead. Beginning in March all authorities with one or more BASIC measurement in the ALERT status will receive the first step of intervention. This will take the form…
Read More »According to an article published by the FMCSA, up to 80% of driver turnover is related to “churning,” which is described as drivers leaving their current positions in order to find work someplace they will feel more valued. Perhaps the most obvious way in which to demonstrate…
Read More »When is a drug test needed? Did the accident involve your CMV? Did the accident occur on a public road? Was someone cited for a moving traffic violation? There are many factors involved. Read more by viewing the attached PDF. [button…
Read More »I regularly receive phone calls from clients asking me if they have to test their drivers for drugs and alcohol when they are involved in an accident. I generally advise my clients that taking a zero tolerance approach to drugs and alcohol is in their company’s (and their…
Read More »Recently one of our local news stations posted a breaking news story to their website warning that a crash between a tractor-trailer and car had shut down a major highway. The details were tragic. The car’s passenger had passed away and nearly everyone else involved in the…
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