Loss Control

ECM theft is rapidly increasing, leading to significant financial losses for businesses due to stolen units, downtime, and expensive replacements. Thieves can remove ECMs in minutes, especially from Freightliner trucks, making them a prime target. With the growing frequency of these crimes, businesses should take these four proactive steps to protect their fleets and minimize risks.

Shielding your digital data from malicious actors is imperative to help prevent cargo theft. Here are four best practices to consider.

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.

More challenges are coming to the transportation sector in 2024. . Here are five trends fleet carriers should be cognizant of to bolster their success.

Navigating the regulations surrounding CDLs in a challenging economy requires a balance between cost-saving measures and responsible fleet management.

Enhance winter aircraft safety with key practices: ensure thorough preparation for cold weather operations, provide pilots with survival strategies, and emphasize continuous training. Encourage adherence to personal limits and prioritize comprehensive preflight checks for safer flights in challenging conditions.

In the 2024 trucking downturn, independent contractors must navigate challenges by balancing cost-cutting measures with personalized insurance coverage. The focus is on key protections such as occupational accident and physical damage, emphasizing the importance of tailoring insurance to individual needs for safeguarding independent contractor businesses.

The critical issue of driver speeding. Highlighting the detrimental consequences of speeding, including a significant role in 29% of traffic-related deaths in 2021, the post emphasizes the far-reaching impact on both drivers and fleet carriers.

Winter preparation is crucial for building managers and drivers alike. Building owners should inspect premises, enhance lighting, prepare for ice, and address cold weather calamities. Drivers must check tires, defrost, and maintain emergency kits for safe winter driving.

In the face of soaring insurance rates, particularly in the Gulf Coast, property owners are grappling with substantial rate hikes, prompting some to consider going without coverage. To counter this trend, brokers can explore creative solutions to keep clients covered.