Summer Traffic Season Is Here: Helping Your Fleet Stay Safe Driving on Delmarva

For most people, summer on Maryland’s Eastern Shore means beach chairs, boardwalk fries, and family vacations. For trucking companies, it means something very different: heavier traffic, longer travel times, more distracted drivers, and increased risk. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of visitors travel from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, New Jersey, Northern Virginia, and beyond to enjoy…

Why Most Truck Accidents Happen Close to Home

The biggest risks for local trucking companies aren’t always on the interstate. When people picture trucking accidents, they often imagine a tractor-trailer traveling down I-95 in heavy traffic or crossing several states on a long-haul route. But for many small trucking companies, the greatest risk isn’t hundreds of miles from home. It’s right here on…

June is National Safety Month

Safety is one of those things that’s easy to take for granted—until something goes wrong. That’s why National Safety Month, observed each June, encourages organizations across the country to pause and refocus on the habits, training and conversations that help keep people safe. Organized by the National Safety Council (NSC), the month-long campaign highlights key…

FMCSA Announces Its New Motus Registration System

On April 29, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a new online registration system, called Motus, and explained how its use helps satisfy current statutory and regulatory requirements for the Unified Registration System (URS). The new system will simplify the registration process, streamline identification, improve the user experience and incorporate enhanced verification…

CVSA Announces 2026 International Roadcheck Focus

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently announced that this year’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 12-14, 2026. 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. During the event, enforcement officials…

Developing Catastrophe Plans for Commercial Fleets

Extreme weather events—such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and wildfires—have become increasingly devastating and costly. These events now affect communities across nearly every region of the United States, driving up catastrophe (CAT) losses for many businesses. In particular, extreme weather events can have serious impacts on commercial fleets—including both parked and active vehicles—ultimately resulting in extensive…

Environmental Liability Exposures for Businesses – What You Need to Know

With Spring on the way, our thoughts turn to the outdoors and our beautiful, natural surroundings here on Delmarva. As stewards of the environment, it’s our shared responsibility to ensure a healthy planet for future generations. Insurance can help. Environmental liability exposures refer to the legal and financial responsibilities organizations incur when their operations harm…

Removing Ice and Snow Buildup on Trucks Safely

Winter weather poses serious challenges for fleets as snow and ice accumulate on straight trucks, trailers, intermodal containers and buses. This buildup raises roadway hazards, liability exposure and worker-safety risks. Preventive controls can help reduce crashes, injuries and claims. Winter Exposure and Roadway Hazards Snow and ice can quickly accumulate on vehicle roofs during storms…