Use Positive Spillover to Improve Safety Performance
Have you ever noticed how people are influenced by those around them? Think of a neighborhood where one homeowner works very hard to keep his/her yard perfectly ...
09/03/19
Understanding Your Auto Liability's Hired & Non-Owned Exposure
As the market is firming for corporate auto liability programs, one of the recent causes for higher costs is the rise in “Hired and Non-Owned Auto (H&NO)” ...
08/29/19
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
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
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
Crash Scene Procedures
In the event a driver is involved in a vehicle crash, how he or she responds immediately following the incident is critical to minimizing business interruptions ...
12/18/18
Ask the Safety Rep: What are the Requirements for Accident Recordkeeping?
Great question! According to Part 390.15(b)(1) of CFR Title 49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) “For accidents that occur after April 29, ...
11/13/18
Crash Prevention: Are You Proactive or Reactive?
When a vehicle crash occurs, the first questions a trucking company will likely ask are: What happened? Is everyone okay? Which party was at fault? Unfortunately, ...
11/01/18
What is a Captive?
Learn about captives, how they work, and PMA's Vantage Captive available exclusively through our agents and brokers.
09/24/18