Trucking is a tough job; this country would grind to a halt without the hard work of 3.5 million truck drivers. National Risk would to say THANK YOU DRIVERS during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sep. 10-16. Our clients would also like to recognize their drivers, enjoy their contributions by clicking on the following link […]
Insurance Business America names National Risk Management Services as one of the top 60 specialist brokerages Insurance Business America, March 2017 – The foundation of a specialty insurance broker’s work is the thorough knowledge of an industry completely separate from their own. Armed with years of education and experience, insurance specialists know the ins and outs of […]
It is a common misconception that captive insurance programs are only available for large trucking fleets. This is simply not true, captives are being utilized by motor carriers of all sizes. Captives have become such a pervasive risk management tool in trucking that they are no longer viewed as an “alternative” risk finance solution — […]
The lack of available parking spaces is one of the top issues in the trucking industry. Researchers discovered that truckers lost 56 minutes per day, on average, to search for parking to take required hours-of-service breaks and for other reasons. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently posted two new truck parking studies on its website. This article provides information on smartphone […]
Sentry, a leading truck insurer, released a safety bulletin that covers the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. The bulletin covers what you need to know in order to successfully deploy an ELD solution including: Timelines Device requirements Documentation that must be maintained by the driver. Direction on what you should consider when selecting and piloting […]
It will not be news to anyone that the transportation industry is a target for lawsuits and that claims can reach astronomic levels. The $1M Auto Liability limit required for Non-Haz-Mat interstate authority is getting tested on a more frequent basis. Pair that with research released at a recent Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las […]
2017: Year in Transition By Jonathan Starks, COO, FTR 2015 was the beginning of a relatively down environment in the for-hire marketplace. That continued into 2016 – although we seemed to have found some stability, and even signs of improvement, as we finished off the year. We are now entering a year in which numerous […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently launched its redesigned New Entrant Program Website, updated to help motor carriers understand their responsibilities during their first 18 months on the road. The enhanced website introduces carriers to Federal safety regulations and explains how FMCSA and State Partners monitor carrier safety compliance during the New Entrant […]
Being in trucking means you likely have seen injuries claimed when there is nary a scratch on the other vehicle; car or truck. You may feel frustrated or even helpless when you learn that the treating doctor has opined that the Patient (your “claimant”) has in fact sustained an injury as a result of the […]
What agents need to know and online toolkit Effective March 1, BWC launches its Other States Coverage program, developed for Ohio employers that have out-of-state workers’ comp exposures but are unable to secure coverage in the private marketplace. This coverage is not intended to compete with private market coverage. Employers can apply directly to BWC […]