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 Continue Reading

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.

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading