In 2019, the costs of trucking contracted significantly, from $1.82 to $1.65 per mile – a drop of 9%, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.
The shortage of drivers remains the most pressing issue affecting the trucking industry, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual survey.
These are hard times. To be precise, it’s a “hard market” when it comes to sourcing insurance coverage in the trucking industry.
You've heard about the growth of "nuclear verdicts" in truck crash cases. But you might not know about these factors that are helping to drive those numbers up. Deborah Lockridge explores the topic in her All That's Trucking blog.
Starting this month, Nationwide will provide a subsidy to eligible insureds who install Samsara telematics solutions and meet safety-focused key performance indicators.
Runaway nuclear verdicts are a reality now, but a leading transportation safety law expert believes fleets could avert mega awards by enforcing a strict safety protocol.
The high costs of legal settlements and “nuclear verdicts” have made it harder for fleets to get affordable insurance, but motor carriers can beat those trends with technology, tightly run safety programs, and intelligent risk financing.
A nearly $500 billion highway funding bill headed to the House floor faces an uphill battle, with critics saying it's partisan and focuses too much on "green" transport.
It may not be possible to identify every hidden cost or reduce every soft cost, but being aware of the sources of these costs can help fleets make measurable progress.
The insurance program is designed for fleet owners looking to rent their vehicles for deliveries.