January 26, 2023
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. The potential for recession, continued inflation, critical labor shortages and supply chain issues will loom large over construction in 2023. Additionally, many eyes are on interest rates in …
December 27, 2022
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Historically high inflation, a looming recession and serious supply chain struggles continue to plague fleet owners and owner-operators who are the backbone of our economy, moving 72% of …
December 20, 2022
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Companies that engage in disreputable towing — sometimes referred to as predatory towing — practices are preying on trucks in areas known to have an elevated frequency of …
November 18, 2022
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Drug and alcohol violations have increased by 10.2% for truckers,[1] making it more important than ever for motor carriers to utilize the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) …
October 27, 2022
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Disclaimer: This article should not be used as legal advice. All parties should consult legal counsel of their choice and seek expert advice on legal and compliance issues. …
October 24, 2022
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Recently, 24 commercial trucks were rendered useless at an auction house in Pennsylvania when the Common Powertrain Controller (CPC) modules were stolen from the trucks’ dashboards.[1] A string …
October 14, 2022
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is doing all they can to reduce emissions. From moving and storage vehicles to buses, freight trucks and even agribusiness vehicles previously …
October 11, 2022
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. To foster a diverse workforce with unique perspectives, purposeful diversity, equity and inclusion, (DEI) strategies must be implemented. When backed by transparency, focused recruitment to ensure large, diverse …
October 7, 2022
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. For the last two-and-a-half years the entire nation has been tracking California Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), which changed the definition of who is considered an independent contractor …
September 20, 2022
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Equipment, diesel, tires, insurance premiums and inflation weigh heavy on trucking companies, big and small. Over the last decade, transportation insurance premiums have increased 47% per mile.[1] And …