Anderson Yamada put this great article about knowing the value of your shipments. Thanks for reading. Not knowing the value of your shipments and protecting yourself against their loss can be catastrophic to your operation, regardless whether you are a shipper, carrier or broker. The Carmack Amendment, 49 U.S.C. 14706, makes a motor carrier liable…
Berkley Fleet Services has provided us with a list of great tips for Basic First Aid for drivers. BE PREPARED •Keep supplies and equipment nearby, updated and organized. •Quick reference cards for first aid are handy and available through mobile telephone applications, such as The Red Cross First Aid app (free). •If you are not…
1. First and foremost, to ensure that property values are accurate and adequate! o That means more accurate premiums and coverage. 2. In the event of a loss, settlement maybe expedited. o Values and actual property lost are certified, and the appraisal helps to form the basis for proof of loss. 3. Accurate statements of…
OK – So this just happened! We are really proud to insure some great drivers and today we would like to highlight the incredible reflexes of our clients – and their employees. (The name of the driver and the client cannot be shared due to privacy concerns.) Basically this piece of plywood flew off another…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed that trucking companies install stronger rear impact guards. These guards are designed to reduce deaths when cars are involved in rear-end collisions with tractor trailers. NHTSA’s proposal would make underride guards capable of protecting passengers in collisions of up to 35 mph, up from the current…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urged government regulators and industry innovators to accelerate the development and adoption of equipment that automatically brakes vehicles, including cars, trains and trucks. That’s according to NTSB’s 2016 “Most Wanted” list, an annual report outlining what the agency sees as keys to improving transportation safety. While the NTSB is…
Effective Jan. 1, 2016, the minimum percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for drivers of commercial motor vehicles that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) will drop to 25 percent, down from 50 percent. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that the change was due to a positive result rate of less…
FMCSA Proposed Rule for Carrier Safety Determination OVERVIEW On Jan. 21, 2016, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FCMSA) issued a proposed rule to restructure its motor carrier safety fitness determination (SFD) system. The SFD is used to determine whether motor carriers can safely operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Unfit carriers are not allowed to…
On April 1, 2016 the National Flood Insurance Program is increasing fees again. Your condominiums flood insurance policy fees will increase. The rates have the capacity to increase anywhere up to 18% The policy fees have also increased. Policy Fee As of 4/1/16 Policy Fee 1 Unit $45 $50 2-4 Units $135 $150 5-10 Units…
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has been busy revamping the rules and regulations associated with swimming pools and spas. The new regulations have been open to comment for approximately a year. The final comments are coming in now. It is a bold endeavor to get the locally run health departments to have…
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