Fleet operators have limited visibility into or influence on their drivers’ behavior on the road, even though it has a direct impact on their fleet’s operating costs, reputation and performance. HUB International has teamed with DriveCam to provide a solution which can dramatically reduce the costs of unsafe driving. The DriveCam solution can also help reduce fraudulent claims and fuel waste while protecting your company’s reputation. Prevent Collisions Fleet operators see collision cost reductions of up to 80% in Property & Auto Liability and Workers Compensation claims. Prevent Fraudulent Claims DriveCam’s exception-based video captures indisputable evidence when an event occurs, protecting drivers and fleets from fraudulent or other errant claims. Prevent Fuel Waste Typical reduction of up to 12% through the management of effi cient driving, excessive idling and speeding. Fleets also realize a variety of important indirect benefits from developing and maintaining a worldclass safety culture. (more...)

The 2009 credit crisis has affected all types of industries across the nation, including the trucking industry. Its devastating effects have reached thousands of suppliers, forcing many business owners to freeze production and shut down, thereby eliminating the need to ship goods or products on trucks. (more...)

Since the economic downturn kicked into high gear at the end of 2008, many trucking companies have been struggling to keep their heads above water and stay on the road. Recent reports show that individual truckers have seen their salaries decrease by 5% or more. The latest data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics states that surface trade with America’s NAFTA partners, Mexico and Canada, is down a whopping 31.5% from this time last year! (more...)

The trucking industry is suffering the aches and pains of this disastrous economy along with the rest of the country: loads are down while fuel prices remain relatively high. According to the U.S Department of Transportation Statistics, the Freight Transportation Services Index has declined a whopping 14.8 percent in the last 11 months alone. Although this number includes all means of freight transport, we can be assured that the trucking industry is hardest hit since it accounts for a full 70 percent of all shipping traffic in this country. (more...)

If you are new to the trucking industry, you may not know a whole lot about the ins and outs of cargo insurance. Liability insurance to protect the loads your trucks carry is not just a good idea; it’s also the law. Here is some very basic information about cargo insurance to help you make informed decisions. (more...)