Loss Control

Get the Truth on Tape: How Side-View Cameras Protect Fleets
Lane-change incidents and sideswipe collisions involving large trucks are increasingly common and often unclear in terms of fault. With nearly 75% of fatal truck crashes involving another vehicle, side-view cameras are becoming essential for fleets to verify facts, defend drivers, and resolve claims quickly. This post explores common crash scenarios, highlights the role of video evidence in reducing liability risks, and shares best practices for selecting and using side-view camera systems.
Distracted Driving: What Fleet Managers Need to Know to Keep Drivers Safe
Distracted driving poses a serious threat to fleet safety, increasing the risk of accidents, insurance costs, and damage to business reputation. With over 3,000 annual fatalities linked to distracted driving, fleet managers must address manual, visual, and cognitive distractions through driver education, telematics, hands-free technology, and strict phone-use policies. Prioritizing driver safety helps protect lives, reduce liability, and maintain operational efficiency for fleet-based businesses.
Staged Auto Accidents: A Costly and Dangerous Threat for Fleets
Staged auto accidents targeting commercial trucks are a growing fraud scheme, costing employers billions annually. Scammers orchestrate crashes to claim insurance payouts, using tactics like sudden brake checks, false merging signals, and fake witnesses. Fleet carriers can protect themselves with dash cameras, driver training, thorough documentation, and proactive communication with law enforcement and insurers.
9 Changes to FMCSA’s CSA Scoring: What you need to know
The FMCSA is overhauling its CSA scoring system to improve fairness and accuracy in motor carrier safety assessments. Key changes include reorganizing compliance categories, consolidating violation codes, simplifying severity weights, and refining intervention thresholds. These updates aim to ensure consistent enforcement, focus on recent violations, and better reflect crash risks. Motor carriers can preview their new ratings and provide feedback during Phase II of the rollout.
ECM Theft Is Skyrocketing—Here’s How to Stay Ahead
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.
The Rise of Strategic Cargo Theft and Steps to Prevent It
Shielding your digital data from malicious actors is imperative to help prevent cargo theft. Here are four best practices to consider.
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.
Transportation Industry Outlook 2024: A Year of Continued Challenges
More challenges are coming to the transportation sector in 2024. . Here are five trends fleet carriers should be cognizant of to bolster their success.
How to Maintain Your Truck’s Gross Weight Compliance
Navigating the regulations surrounding CDLs in a challenging economy requires a balance between cost-saving measures and responsible fleet management.
Cold Weather Flights: Best Practices from Lessons Learned
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.
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