Cargo Spill Prevention Strategies

A cargo spill refers to any unintentional release of goods, liquids or raw materials from a truck or other vehicle specifically designed to transport freight while it’s traveling on the roadway. Any type of cargo has the potential to spill, but some of the most common culprits include large equipment and machinery, bulk dry goods…

Avoid the pitfalls of AI in safety

According to a report from McKinsey and Company, up to 90% of trucking companies use AI in their operations, but that could mean anything from playing with ChatGPT to deploying AI-powered dash cameras from a vendor. It doesn’t necessarily mean trucking companies are adopting AI as part of their strategy, but instead that they have…

Dual-Facing Dashcams Gain Traction in 2025 Safety Survey

Growing Acceptance of In-Cab Camera Technology The 2025 Heavy Duty Trucking/Work Truck Safety Survey revealed a significant shift in fleet safety practices, with dual-facing dashcams emerging as one of the fastest-growing safety technologies. Once met with heavy driver resistance, these cameras are now increasingly embraced by fleets as a vital tool for monitoring performance, preventing accidents, and reinforcing accountability.…

New English-Language Proficiency Guidelines for CMV Drivers

On May 20, 2025, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) signed an order announcing new guidelines to strengthen English language enforcement for commercial truck operators. Under the new guidance, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who fail to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) longstanding English-language proficiency (ELP) requirements will…

Market Outlook – Commercial Auto Insurance

For over a decade, rising claim frequency and severity have diminished underwriting profitability and generated hardened conditions across the commercial auto insurance segment. Key factors contributing to these market difficulties include surging accident expenses, costly litigation and increasingly unsafe driving habits among commercial drivers. Consequently, the vast majority of policyholders have encountered significant rate hikes…

CVSA Announces 2025 International Roadcheck Emphasis

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently announced that this year’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15, 2025. The International Roadcheck is an annual three-day enforcement initiative that emphasizes the importance of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and driver safety through a blitz of high-visibility roadside inspections across North America. As this campaign approaches, it’s…

Recent Rise in Cargo Theft

A new report released by multinational data analytics company Verisk revealed that a record-setting 3,625 cargo theft incidents occurred across North America in 2024, reaching nearly $455 million in valued losses. Key Findings The Verisk report confirmed that cargo theft frequency jumped by 27% in 2024. Among these incidents, the most targeted states were California,…

2025 Commercial Auto Insurance Outlook

For much of the past decade, the commercial auto insurance market has been challenging for both insurers and insureds—a trend that’s expected to continue in 2025. Various factors have led to difficult market conditions, including widespread driver shortages, nuclear verdict concerns, inflation issues and distracted driving challenges. Altogether, these cost-driving trends have pushed claims frequency…