High Definition Vehicle Insurance, launched in 2018, focuses on small and midsize trucking fleets.
October 23, 2020BusinessSafety
Confronting COVID-19 in Workplace a Tall Task for Fleets
It takes a robust yet flexible plan from trucking companies to effectively build processes and procedures to curb the risks and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
October 23, 2020BusinessSafety
Rates Will Increase, But What Else Could 2021 Bring for Truck Insurance?
Year-over-year, motor carriers are having to pay more money for less coverage.
October 23, 2020BusinessSafety
Tesla Is Recalling About 30,000 Imported Vehicles in China
Tesla Inc. is recalling about 30,000 imported Model S and Model X vehicles in China because of suspension problems, a setback for the U.S. electric-car maker just as it faces intensifying competition in the world’s largest auto market.
October 23, 2020BusinessTechnologySafety
Integrated, Connected Technology Gaining Speed
The data underpinning equipment and freight deliveries carries many benefits for fleets willing to integrate factory-installed telematics, service communications and fleet management solutions into a useful stream of data, experts said Oct. 22 during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 22, 2020BusinessSafety
Poor Insurance Underwriter Performance Is Causing Increasing Rates, Expert Says
The insurance underwriting industry continues to face financial uncertainty, characterized by historic underwriting losses for the transportation sector and rising insurance rates for motor carriers, insurance executives said during a virtual educational session at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 22, 2020GovernmentBusinessSafety
Clarified Guidance Supports Health Care Access for Cross-Border Truckers
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has clarified its policy on treating truck drivers who cross the border from the United States into Canada for essential operations.
October 21, 2020BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel
Allison Gears Up for E-Axles
Allison Transmission Inc., widely known for its medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced the launch of eGen Power, its series of zero-emission electric axles.
October 21, 2020BusinessSafety
Plaintiff Lawyers Target Trucking Company Safety
A recent study that explored the skyrocketing rise in jury awards against trucking companies went beyond the numbers to seek expert input on what fleets can do to protect themselves.
October 21, 2020GovernmentBusinessSafety
Kansas DOT Updates Information Website Used by Truckers
The Kansas Department of Transportation has updated KanDrive, its traveler information website that includes roadway and traffic condition details for truckers and passenger vehicle drivers.
October 20, 2020