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…
Rear-end crashes typically result in severe losses and can be catastrophic for everyone involved. Preventing rear-end crashes requires drivers to recognize the hazards that increase the odds of a crash, learn the defense, and know how to react properly. Great West Casualty Company provides the following information to help drivers improve their driving style. Recognize…
If your driver is involved in an auto accident, be sure they are aware of steps to take to protect themselves and the business. Get out of your vehicle and provide assistance to anyone who is injured. Call the police or highway patrol immediately. Be polite and calm. Contact your employer to make them aware…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck will run June 4-6, 2019. During the International Roadcheck, inspectors will conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of both driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness. This year’s blitz will place a special emphasis on steering and…
Whether you are on the road or at the loading dock, you have a variety of risk factors to consider. Backing accidents can result in personal injury, property damage and increased insurance expenses. Backing up a vehicle, whether it is an automobile or large truck, can be a difficult task. In fact, many accidents occur…
Fewer insurers are willing to write commercial trucking business, and the coverage that’s available can be prohibitively expensive, with rate increases averaging in the double digits for even the cleanest accounts. Technological developments may allay these expenses, including autonomous technology capable of maximizing operational efficiency. Additionally, watch out for these two trends: 1) Drastic economic…
Fuel costs have traditionally been the largest line-item expense for motor carriers. Great West Casualty Company believes the first step in changing this aspect of the company’s culture is to audit current fuel consumption to determine how much is being consumed so reduction goals can be established. For smaller motor carriers, the focus may only…
The Claims Department at Great West Casualty Company has seen an increase in the number of onboard video cameras used by insureds over the past few years. While the majority of devices in use are outward-facing cameras, the use of inward-facing cameras is on the rise. Overall, onboard cameras have had a positive impact by providing a…
Considering the value of the cargo that you transport in your trailer, and your most precious cargo—yourself, driving defensively is arguably one of your most important responsibilities. Your life—and the lives of those that find themselves near you on the highway—depends on it. Let’s take a look at the meaning of driving defensively and discuss…
With the arrival of fall, trucking operations staff should refresh their knowledge of seasonal hazards that come with this time of year and remind their drivers as well. Great West Casualty Company offers a great list of common fall travel hazards: Environment Conditions. Fall is the time where rain, fog, early frosts, and leaves can cause…
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