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Construction Industry Outlook 2023: Pivot to Pursue Growth in the Face of Macroeconomic Headwinds

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 …

Transportation Industry Outlook 2023: Economic headwinds usher in challenging climate for fleets

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 …

7 Ways to Avoid Predatory Towing Companies

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 …

Moving and Storage Businesses: Heed FMCSA Clearinghouse Requirements to Reduce Drug and Alcohol Violations

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) …

Scollick v. Narula False Claims Act Case Update

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. …

7 Steps to Combat the Rising Threat of CPC Theft for drivers and fleet carriers

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 …

California Emissions Mandate Impacts Transportation

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 …

The Importance of DEI in Recruitment and Retention

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 …

An End of an Era: AB 5 and What It Means for Motor Carriers and Their Independent Contractors

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 …

Practices to Minimize Your Fleet’s Insurance Costs

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 …

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