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The 2023 International Roadcheck is May 16th to 18th

This year’s International Roadcheck, May 16th-18th,  will focus on the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and proper cargo securement on a commercial motor vehicle. ABS ABS violations are not out-of-service violations; however, the ABS plays a critical role in reducing collisions. A properly functioning ABS will prevent wheels from locking up or skidding, allowing a driver … Continued

How Can Telematics Data Help or Harm Carriers?

Those that attended the Henderson Brothers Transportation & Compliance event last October may recall how your telematics data can help or hurt your company depending on how, and if, the information is used. If you have telematics data that is recording coachable events, it’s pivotal that we are accessing that system and providing coaching where … Continued

The Growing Drug & Alcohol Problem With Commercial Drivers

Every month the DOT clearinghouse publishes their FMCSA drug & alcohol violation statistics. As of January 6th of this year, the program has been in place for 3 years and has become the sole tracking database for driver drug & alcohol test results. Over the past 3 years there has been a 10% year-over year … Continued

Why Is Compliance an Insurance Conversation?

As business owners, we’re familiar with the annual insurance renewal process. We put together schedules, payroll, revenue , loss history, and fill out a couple of insurance applications. We might get a couple of underwriting questions or requests for additional information, but expect that if our losses look good, we may even get rate decrease. … Continued

How Do We Combat Nuclear Verdicts?

Combating Nuclear Verdicts is one of the major challenges facing our transportation clients, and the issue continues to build steam. According to recent reports from the Travelers Institute, the primary reasons nuclear judgments keep getting worse are: Social Inflation: The public (juries) have become desensitized to million-dollar judgments, and current reptile theory plaintiff tactics make … Continued

Go Orange! Next Week is National Work Zone Awareness Week

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual event across the United States highlighting the importance of work zone safety. The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) takes place April 17-21, 2023, in conjunction with National Occupational Research Agenda's (NORA) Construction Stand-down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents event. This week reminds drivers to slow down … Continued

You’re Invited: State of The Transportation Industry Panel Event

May 11, 2023 12 pm to 5:30 pm The Chief's Room at Acrisure Stadium Keynote Speaker, Panel Discussion, and Networking Reception Join us to discuss recent changes that will impact trucking companies in our region with a panel discussion and Keynote Speaker Senator Wayne Langerholc. Register Now Agenda 11:30     Doors Open 12:00     Keynote … Continued

The Forgotten Coverage: Pollution Liability/Environmental

It often takes an event before people realize what specialty coverage can provide to protect their financial statement from a significant loss. Some events, such as major storms forcing us to analyze wind or flood coverage, covid had everyone reviewing business interruption/property damage coverage restrictions, and earthquakes in areas that have not had earthquakes prompted … Continued

Today is National Change Your Password Day

February 1st is National Change Your Password Day. Changing passwords helps to protect sensitive information and reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Hackers now have advanced technology that has allowed them to hack into personal information systems more efficiently. As a result, within the past five years, about 3 million complaints of cyber security threats … Continued

Are You ready for 2023 OSHA Reporting?

Every year businesses are required to post physical (and in some cases electronically) report summaries of the work-related incidents that occurred at their places of business or project sites.  February 1st marks the deadline for you to tabulate your annual OSHA Log Summary (OSHA Form 300A) and post it in a common area wherever notices to … Continued

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