Insurance Insights & Risk Management Resources

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.

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.”

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.

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

Water damage stands as a persistent threat to buildings under construction, ranking as one of the leading causes of property loss worldwide.

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.

Important insurance considerations before you purchase your aircraft.

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.