2019 Truck Convoy for Special Olympics

Truckers from all over the U.S. will join the TRUCK CONVOY® driving event for Special Olympics. In Delaware, the convoy will be escorted by Law Enforcement as they travel from the Delaware State Fairgrounds through parts of scenic southern Delaware. Upon their return to the fairgrounds, a celebration festival will recognize the truckers and the…

Safe & Sound—Supporting First Responders

Providing first responders with business, operations, HR and safety tools When a call comes in to a fire department or emergency medical service (EMS), it’s never good. There’s a fire, a health emergency—an unexpected crisis that could end in tragedy. First responders in our community face these situations every day, with every single phone call.…

RV Safety

For those who love to travel but don’t like leaving the comforts of home behind, RVing offers the ideal combination of transportation and living quarters. Equipped with a kitchen, bathroom and more, these ‘homes on wheels’ can pose several risks, including fires. The National Protection Association offers the following tips on how to stay safe…

Align Your Life

Your Business Assets are perfectly secured. Be Sure your Personal Assets get the same attention. Your business is a success because you’re monitoring performance, fine-tuning operations, and cultivating talent. You never take your eyes off the ball. The organization you are building is making a difference—it’s something bigger than just you. Do you treat your…

Improving Driver Retention

Driver retention is an ongoing issue within the transportation sector. Great West Casualty Company believes motor carriers would be wise to consider retention solutions from the driver’s perspective if they hope to remain competitive. This would also limit the business interruptions caused by driver turnover. Below are the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) critical issues…

Create A Safety Culture, On Purpose

Intentional hiring, onboarding, training and monitoring keeps roadways safer. Transportation companies have a load to bear—every driver in their fleets represents their brand, their business. One serious accident and major insurance claim could force a trucking company to close its doors. And the reality is, most insurance claims in the transportation industry are not small…