News and Articles—Transportation
New Challenges for Transportation Insurers
June 1, 2023
Although the technology is relatively new, electric and autonomous vehicles are already significantly transforming the transportation landscape, with profound implications for the insurance industry. The shift towards these… more ▶
How Fuel Costs Affect the Trucking Industry
July 31, 2022
The trucking industry has suffered dramatically in the past few years, with several conditions straining its profits and functions. Supply chain issues, driver shortages, and escalating fuel costs continue to hit the field hard… more ▶
Truck Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
March 15, 2022
As a truck insurance representative, there’s a good chance you run into several FAQs about truck insurance on a regular basis. In many cases, even the most savvy of transportation insurance clients may be uncertain… more ▶
”Nuclear Verdicts” Impact Transportation Industry
February 28, 2022
The trucking industry is undergoing tremendous changes, and truckers feel uncertain about their futures going forward. Aside from monumental shifts in the way the industry does business, trucking carries greater risk for drivers… more ▶
How Will Omicron Impact the Transportation Industry?
January 18, 2022
Since its emergence in fall 2021, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has continued to wreak havoc on the world economy. This includes the transportation industry, which has faced a series of setbacks in recent months. These obstacles include… more ▶
Addressing the Current Truck Driver Shortage
November 8, 2021
Commercial truck drivers form a vital link in the supply chain. They move the bulk of retail and industrial products from ports and factories to sellers and service providers. Unfortunately, a severe truck driver shortage is contributing to supply chain backlogs… more ▶
How Can Trucking Companies Prevent Accidents on the Road?
September 21, 2021
The commercial trucking industry operates over a million vehicles on U.S. roadways and covers millions of miles each year. Trucking company owners know this volume of trucks and routes represents a significant risk exposure. While transportation insurance… more ▶
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Transportation Industry: Potential New Risks
April 19, 2021
The commercial transportation industry has seen dramatic changes over the course of the past decades. The industry has adopted emerging technologies to improve safety and efficiency in operations. As part of a broad risk management strategy… more ▶
Truckers Among High Priority Vaccine Deployment Group
February 16, 2021
America’s truckers are the lifeblood of commerce. As the coronavirus pandemic has tightened its hold on the U.S. economy, truckers are an essential component in delivering goods from manufacturing and production centers to end users. To help protect the nation’s… more ▶
Transportation Industry Increases Diligence and Efficiency to Maintain Viability Amid Pandemic
October 20, 2020
The idea of driving a truck may bring to mind images of the open road and freedom. However, in the wake of COVID-19, the entire transportation sector has been forced… more ▶
Trucking and Fleet Risk Management Strategies
December 17, 2019
Among business operations, trucking companies and fleet management firms face some of the most diverse and dynamic risks. Transportation is inherently risky, with many moving parts coming together to transfer cargo and personnel across the country… more ▶
Distracted Driving: A Rising Issue in Transportation
December 10, 2019
The rise of technologies like mobile computing, onboard navigation, and infotainment systems have given rise to new risks on America’s roadways. Distracted driving is a growing issue across transportation sectors, resulting in billions of dollars in injuries… more ▶
Winter Safety Hazards in the Transportation Industry
December 3, 2019
Winter weather creates unique challenges for the transportation industry. Poor driving conditions, freezing temperatures, and an increased risk of injury are all associated with winter storm activity. The transportation sector already faces numerous risks… more ▶
The Most Important Safety Topics for the Transportation Industry
August 20, 2019
The U.S. transportation industry is responsible for moving cargo and people across the country. This business sector is immensely diverse, encompassing such vehicles as trucks, trains, airliners, and passenger cars. Business relies on the safe, efficient… more ▶
Risk Management for Fleets
August 13, 2019
It can be said that the transportation industry is the lifeblood of the American economy. From long-haul trucking operations and cross-country cargo rail to local delivery vans, public transit systems, and for-hire vehicle operators, fleet management is crucial… more ▶
“Burnout” and Other Factors Cause Higher Turnover in the Transportation Sector
August 6, 2019
The trucking industry has long been romanticized in media and movies. Scenes of the open road and the freedom long-haul truckers experience in these fantasies is far different from the reality of the transportation industry. Long hours, crushing boredom… more ▶
The Effects of the Driver Shortage on the Transportation Industry
January 15, 2019
The world’s economy depends on the timely and safe delivery of goods from manufacturers to consumers. Trucking is the cornerstone of industry; without trucks and drivers, companies are limited in sales, and consumers may have difficulties in obtaining… more ▶
How the Rise of Autonomous Vehicles May Affect Transportation and Insurance
December 4, 2018
Long a part of science-fiction novels describing a technologically-advanced future, self-driving cars have become reality. Numerous companies have developed the autonomous vehicle technologies needed to safely navigate America’s highways and byways… more ▶
The Challenges of Insuring the Transportation Market
October 16, 2018
The transportation industry experiences numerous unique risks. Transporting goods over long distances exposes vehicles, personnel, and cargo to significant risk; an alarming rise in trucking-related fatalities has only added complication to the… more ▶
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