An unfavorable compliance review can result in a public relations nightmare, high insurance rates, and difficulty in attracting quality drivers. But motor carriers have an opportunity to ask for a do-over.
A new report from LeasePlan in the UK has found that out of 500 fleet decision-makers, more than a third were overruled on insurance policy.
In the Coronavirus new normal, fleet managers need to keep a finger on the pulse of these emerging trends: take-home privileges; vehicle shortages and accident repairs; insurance adjusters; and massive mileage fluctuations.
There’s no simple way for trucking fleets to slip the grasp of rising insurance costs — it takes everything from running safely to shopping smartly.
Starting this month, Nationwide will provide a subsidy to eligible insureds who install Samsara telematics solutions and meet safety-focused key performance indicators.
Insurance is one of those things you may not really think about until your business needs it. That is, unless you’re facing skyrocketing premiums or, worse, shrinking access to coverage itself, which is what’s happening to truck fleets.
Fleets that are looking to create a solid safety policy should also consider implementing policies that support aspects of personal use.
The best practices to limiting liability exposure begins with a good driver screening process and continues all the way to how drivers handle themselves in the event of an accident.
ALPHARETTA, GA – LeasePlan USA has appointed John Hayes to the position of vice president, insurance services. In this role, Hayes will manage the company’s insurance product offerings.
CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced April 12 that Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and a St. Albans body shop will halt their use of so-called "junkyard parts" in repairs of newer vehicles, the West Virginia Record reported.
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