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Ask the Physical Damage Claims Adjuster
What towing risks exist if my truck is in an accident and I have split coverages? Having a driver involved in a crash is stressful in itself, but motor carriers ...
01/22/20
Courageous Leaders Aren't Afraid to Break a Few Eggs
On April 23, 1910, in Paris, France, Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech that would come to be known as “The Man in the Arena.” In his address, Roosevelt ...
01/15/20
5 Things You Need to Know About the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
The FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will give employers, the FMCSA, state driver licensing agencies, and state law ...
01/07/20
Improve Communication by Asking Better Questions
Have you ever run a report and questioned the results? You may have looked at the report, noted something about the data didn’t look right, researched further, ...
12/19/19
The Difference Between Fault and Preventability in a Crash
Fault and preventability are two terms motor carriers often confuse. The process of determining who was at fault in a collision is typically based on applicable ...
12/10/19
What to Do if a Load is Rejected
A load can be rightfully rejected for several reasons, such as the goods were not delivered at the agreed-upon time or shifted in transit and were damaged. When a ...
12/09/19
Protect Yourself From Thefts and Hijackings
Cargo theft and hijackings are a real danger to drivers. When out on the road, there are safety and security techniques that can help deter would-be hijackers and ...
11/26/19
Mirror Use: A Key to Safe Driving
Mirrors are an essential piece of safety equipment. A skilled driver knows how to use mirrors to help manage the space around the truck and avoid crashes while ...
11/07/19
Technology and Coaching: A Proven Combination to Change Driver Behavior
In today’s trucking environment, where high-dollar litigation has become the norm, driver managers are tasked with an ever-increasing burden to ensure drivers ...
10/30/19
Talent Metrics Every Motor Carrier Should Track
Motor carriers use the word talent to refer to employees, but this reference can include all employees or a select group (i.e., high performers), depending on who ...
10/22/19