Auto insurers Allstate Corp. and American Family Insurance are returning some money to customers as widespread shutdowns across the U.S. from the coronavirus cut down on driving.
April 6, 2020insurance News Updates
Stay informed with the latest trucking insurance news from Transport Topics. Our trusted coverage explores regulatory changes, premium trends, risk management strategies and policy developments affecting carriers, fleets and logistics professionals. Whether you're evaluating coverage options or responding to evolving liability concerns, our expert reporting helps you make smarter, more informed decisions in the complex world of commercial trucking insurance.
Putting the Brakes on Rising Insurance Costs
Fleet owners and operators are faced with a convergence of business challenges that have forced some operations to close. Tight shipping rates, increased insurance premiums, and continued driver shortages are pressuring businesses to reconsider long held operational beliefs in order to stay profitable.   In these challenging times, how do commercial fleets create a model of operational excellence that reduces risk and protects their profitability?
March 26, 2020Fleets Turn to Predictive Analytics to Prevent Crashes, Reduce Driver Turnover
A trucking company’s success and reputation depend directly on its drivers’ safety performance, but it’s not so easy to determine which drivers are most likely to be involved in a crash or incur a safety infraction.
March 6, 2020Experts: Fleets Should Expect Even Higher Insurance Costs
Trucking insurance premiums have been on the rise in recent years and are expected to get worse.
February 26, 2020Perspective: Trucking’s Telematics Systems Are Only as Good as the Losses They Prevent
Rising insurance premiums are a perennial stress for many motor carriers, many of which are now installing telematics systems with the latest safety technologies to mitigate cost increases.
September 16, 2019Insurers Eye Safety Technologies
As the trucking industry grapples with a litigious environment and many motor carriers struggle to manage ever-rising insurance premiums, safety technologies have captured the attention of the insurance industry.
September 16, 2019‘Safety First’ Is Crucial For Trucking, Insurance
Rising insurance costs for many motor carriers, a focus on safety technologies and regulatory changes on the horizon makes this the ideal time for Transport Topics to publish its first Trucking and Insurance Special Report.
September 16, 2019California Trucking Association to Sell Insurance Through a New, For-Profit Agency
The California Trucking Association has partnered with C3 Risk and Insurance Services to offer insurance products to trucking companies through a new, for-profit insurance agency.
August 20, 20195 Tips For Choosing the Right Fuel Card
Whether you have one truck or one hundred, a fuel card can provide many benefits to your company. With so many fuel card options out there, it can be challenging to know how to choose the right one. When making your selection, you want to walk away knowing you’ve got the best card to meet the unique needs of your business.
August 1, 2019Warren Buffett’s Geico Joins Rivals in Tracking Drivers
Geico has launched a telematics offering, called DriveEasy, in certain states, Credit Suisse Group AG analyst Mike Zaremski said in a research note July 31. A phone app tracks driving habits and gives individuals a score and tips, according to Geico’s website.
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