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, 2020Clarified 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, 2020Allison 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, 2020Plaintiff 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, 2020Kansas 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, 2020US Senate Committee Examines Freight Rail Operations
Freight and passenger rail executives are scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on Oct. 21.
October 20, 2020Congressional Policymakers Propose Infrastructure Resilience Review Board
A seven-member independent board would recommend ways local governments could strengthen their resilience to severe weather events as part of legislation congressional policymakers unveiled this month.
October 19, 2020Four More Individuals Indicted in Staged Accidents Scam in La.
Four others have been indicted in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into staged accidents with commercial vehicles in the New Orleans area.
October 19, 2020American to Debut 737 Max on Miami-NYC Flight in December
American Airlines Group Inc. plans to make Boeing Co. 737 Max passenger flights at the end of this year for the first time since the aircraft’s grounding in March 2019.
October 19, 2020FMCSA Denies ELD Exemption for Drivers Traveling With Pets
Can truck drivers use paper logs if Fido rides shotgun? No way, federal trucking regulators say.
October 19, 2020