Release of Retainage Bonds: A Tool That Can Provide a Benefit to the Contractor
I was holding an annual surety account meeting out on the golf course one day with the agent and the contractor. This contractor works primarily as a ...
06/21/19
Can You Explain Your Bid Spread?
If you were to ask contractors what they like most about construction, they probably wouldn’t say, “I love preparing bids.” Most contractors love being on the job ...
06/19/19
2019 Trench Safety Stand Down
The week of June 17th is Trench Safety Stand Down. The goal of Trench Safety Stand Down is to raise awareness of the dangers of, and to reduce the number of ...
06/17/19
Ask the Safety Rep: How Can I Improve Driver Retention?
Great question! Unfortunately, there’s not a magic pill to resolve this issue, but motor carriers would be wise to consider retention solutions from the driver’s ...
06/12/19
Wearable Technology and Smart Equipment in Risk Management
As devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers become more mainstream, wearable technology continues to evolve from the novelty to the commonplace. ...
06/11/19
Preventing Crashes from Outside the Truck
There is nothing worse for a motor carrier than receiving a call that one of its drivers has been involved in a crash. Everything stops as you react to the ...
06/05/19
Hurricane Preparedness for Businesses and Construction Sites
Hurricane season is June 1 to November 30. Download our SafeALERT for more details and links to valuable resources, as well as 72, 48, 24, and 12-Hour Checklists ...
05/28/19
Ask the HR Professional: How Can I Better Manage a Geographically Dispersed Workforce?
Great question! Engaging and managing a geographically dispersed workforce is a challenge most motor carriers struggle with, especially those trucking companies ...
05/22/19
Face-to-Face Meetings with Contractors Are Key
“Your word is your bond.” In no other line of work does this age-old phrase ring as true as in the surety business. We often talk about “the three c’s of credit” ...
05/20/19
Preventing Rear-end Crashes Today
Rear-end crashes typically result in severe losses and can be catastrophic for everyone involved. Preventing rear-end crashes requires drivers to recognize the ...
05/15/19