Why Do We Need to Post Collateral?
鈥淗ere we are, a large corporation with significant assets, yet we have to post collateral to an insurance company?鈥� This question has been posed to many risk ...
06/18/18
3 Wellness Tips for Truck Drivers
Truck driving does not typically lend itself to a healthy lifestyle. Spending up to 11 hours behind the wheel, frequently eating fast food, and rarely exercising ...
06/13/18
Pattern Driving
Every driver has a pattern of driving. These patterns, or habits, can be good or bad, or more precisely, safe or unsafe. A driver who integrates safety into all ...
06/06/18
The Aging Workforce: Implications for Employers
Workers aged 45 and older account for an increasing share of the US workforce.1 Employment by workers aged 45-54 has grown moderately, while workers aged 55-64 ...
06/06/18
Ask the Safety Rep: How Do the New Drug Testing Changes Affect Employers?
On January 1, 2018, the final rule went into effect amending 49 CFR Part 40. The DOT announced several revisions, most notably the addition of hydrocodone, ...
05/30/18
Monitoring Drivers for At-Risk Behaviors
According to a 2014 study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the average cost of all large truck crashes is approximately $91,000 per ...
05/23/18
PMA Hospital Think Tank 2018: Insights into Healthcare Worker Safety & Risk Management
PMA Companies recently hosted its sixth annual Mid-Atlantic Hospital Think Tank in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Over 50 risk management professionals and ...
05/23/18
Ask the Truck Underwriter: Can I Get an Exception for a Driver Who Doesn't Have an Acceptable MVR?
Good drivers are hard to find; can I get an exception for a driver who doesn't have an acceptable MVR? With concerns about the driver shortage, to get a truck ...
05/09/18
RIMS 2018: Insights from Industry Insiders
The long-running Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) national conference is an annual touchstone for the insurance industry. This year, the program ...
05/03/18
Post-Traumatic Growth: Improving Operations After a Catastrophic Loss
Every motor carrier operates in a challenging environment that exposes it to the risk of a catastrophic loss. Serious injuries, loss of life, and high-dollar ...
05/02/18