Latest Trucking Headlines
All the headlines from our Trucking Topic Page, ordered by recency.
10 Things to Know About the Trucking Industry
Apr 22 2013 // In 2012, intermodal container volumes rose by 5.9 percent over the previous year with 13.1 million moves, according to the Intermodal Association of North America’s “Intermodal Market Trends &...
Missouri Jury Awards $2.2M for Trucker’s Injuries
Apr 9 2013 // A truck driver from Oklahoma has been awarded more than $2 million for injuries sustained while unloading Dollar General merchandise at a store in Troy, Mo.. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a federal jury in St....
Best Affirms Baldwin & Lyons and Operating Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable
Apr 8 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Protective Insurance Company (PIC) and its wholly owned subsidiary,...
Sophisticated Tools Let Thieves Target Specific Cargo
Mar 25 2013 // Though pharmaceuticals and electronics are the most expensive items cargo thieves target, food and beverage cargo is also popular because this product is often not secured as well as bigger ticket items, according to Keith...
AIG Expands NextGen Product to Transportation, Logistics Industry
Feb 28 2013 // The American International Group (AIG) insurers have expanded their NextGen Protection suite of products with the release of PLL Transportation and Logistics Protect. PLL Transportation and Logistics Protect is...
Lawsuit: Fedex Fires Utah Driver Over Russian Accent
Nov 30 2012 // A Utah truck driver alleges FedEx fired him because of his Russian accent, even though he offered to appear before corporate higher-ups to demonstrate his English-speaking abilities. Ismail Aliyev has filed a federal...
Rebounding Economy Spurs Growth in Cargo, Supply Chain Risks
Nov 5 2012 // A slow trend toward economic recovery in the United States may mean good news/bad news for insurance agents and brokers who handle commercial accounts with cargo and supply chain vulnerabilities. The good news is growth in...
2-Story Waves on Great Lakes Halt Cargo Shipping
Nov 1 2012 // Cargo shipping was at a standstill on Oct. 30 on the Great Lakes as superstorm Sandy churned waves up to two stories high, forcing crews to take refuge in bays and harbors and raising concerns about an economic blow if the...
Rebounding Economy Spurs Growth in Cargo, Supply Chain Risks
Oct 22 2012 // A slow trend toward economic recovery in the U.S. may mean good news/bad news for insurance agents and brokers who handle commercial accounts with cargo and supply chain vulnerabilities. The good news is growth in sales...
A Rebounding Economy Spurs Growth in Cargo, Supply Chain Risks
Oct 8 2012 // Nearly All Commercial Sectors Have Vulnerabilities, Experts Say A slow trend toward economic recovery in the United States may bring good news and bad news for insurance agents and brokers who handle commercial accounts...
CNA Canada to Use CargoNet, NER to Combat Cargo Theft
Oct 5 2012 // CNA, a global business insurer, is now using CargoNet and the National Equipment Register (NER) — two national information sharing systems designed to help policyholders combat the growing problems of cargo and heavy...
E&O Insights: Know the Details When Insuring Cargo
Sep 24 2012 // It’s important to know all of the details when looking to insure risks with a cargo exposure. Because no two risks are the same, the underwriter will look to the agency to provide those details to fully understand...
Why Cargo Security Should Be On Every Business’ To-Do List
Sep 24 2012 // Cargo theft, a multibillion dollar industry, continues to threaten supply chain security around the world. It can occur while goods are stored or in transit — by train, truck, air or ocean. Regardless of how a company...
Verisk Crime Analytics Launches Cargo Theft Prevention Systems in Canada
Sep 13 2012 // Verisk Crime Analytics has launched national information sharing systems designed to help Canadian insurers and their policyholders combat the growing problems of cargo and heavy equipment theft. Verisk Crime Analytics is...
ACE Accident & Health Introduces Accident Policy for Motor Carriers
Aug 7 2012 // ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, has launched a new occupational accident policy with optional contingent liability coverage. Designed for motor carriers, the policy provides occupational...
How Georgia Trucking Companies Escape Safety Scrutiny: Report
Jul 25 2012 // Trucking companies in Georgia that run afoul of safety rules can simply shut down and reopen with a name change. The barriers to starting a trucking company are low, according to a review by The Atlanta...
National Interstate Broadens Trucking Insurance Programs
Jun 26 2012 // Richfield, Ohio-based National Interstate Insurance Co. announced it is expanding its trucking insurance program by targeting heavy haul, crane and rigging operations. The program offers coverage for auto liability,...
Markel Joins Cargo Theft and Recovery Service
Jun 6 2012 // Markel is now a member of CargoNet in an effort to assist policyholders in cargo theft prevention, response, and recovery. CargoNet, which provides information about supply chain risk, is a division of the Verisk Crime...
Europe, U.S. Agree on Streamlining Air Cargo Safety
Jun 1 2012 // The European Commission and the U.S. Transport Security Administration have agreed to recognize each other’s air cargo security regimes, a move that will cut costs for carriers, an EU executive said on...
Great American’s Trucking Division Expands Key Executive Roles
May 16 2012 // Great American Insurance Group, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has expanded the responsibilities of three key executives in its Trucking Division, Randal Smith, currently serving Great American as vice president of the...
