November 19, 2024
Top Fire Protection Maintenance Tips Every Building Owner Should Know
It’s important for building owners to schedule regular inspections and maintenance for fire protection systems to confirm they are up to code. Correct and effective fire protection and prevention efforts help to mitigate potential damages to occupants and buildings and ensure compliance with your property insurance policy.
September 6, 2024
New Law in NH Creates Private Right of Action For Victims of Deepfakes
New Hampshire’s new law, effective January 1, 2025, allows victims of deepfakes to sue for damages, marking a significant step in combating deepfake misuse. This law was prompted by a deepfake incident involving Joe Biden and aims to address the growing concerns over deepfake technology. It could inspire similar legislation nationwide, impacting insurance and liability considerations for businesses and individuals.
August 28, 2024
Back to School: 5 Rules of the Road for Fleet Carriers
With over 25 million children riding school buses daily, back-to-school season demands heightened vigilance from commercial fleets sharing the road with bicyclists, buses, and families. Discover five essential best practices for navigating school zones and residential areas to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
August 27, 2024
Driver File Compliance: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It
Recently, a commercial driver was rear-ended by another motorist. When the attorneys investigating the crash requested the carrier’s DOT Driver Qualification File (DQ File) for the commercial driver, they found significant violations. Here are common driver file violations to avoid.
July 30, 2024
How to Protect Your Fleet from Phishers Posing as the FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has alerted motor carriers about a sophisticated phishing scam. Fraudulent emails, mimicking official FMCSA communications, are targeting registered entities to extract sensitive information. These emails, complete with the FMCSA logo, request personal details like social security numbers, USDOT personal identification numbers, and RMIS IDs, under the guise of “fraud protection.”
June 19, 2024
Unauthorized Passengers in Cargo Transportation: Risks and Considerations
In 2019, a tragic accident occurred when a semi-truck hauling avocados swerved and struck a parked vehicle, resulting in the death of the truck driver’s unauthorized passenger—his wife. The trucking company paid $960,000 from its $1 million auto liability insurance, but the lack of specific passenger insurance led to financial strain.
March 8, 2024
FMCSA Final Rule: Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility
Brokers and freight forwarders in existence prior to Jan. 16, 2024 are grandfathered in with the eligible trustees and readily available funds areas of the law, but must immediately comply with the other three area amendments. Here are the five trust fund areas affected by the new law.