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Roadside Inspection Readiness: How Commercial Drivers and Fleets Can Prepare for Success

October 22, 2026
Uncategorized

For commercial trucking fleets and owner-operators, roadside inspections are an important part of maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Whether conducted during routine enforcement activities or targeted safety initiatives, these inspections help ensure that commercial vehicles, drivers, and motor carriers meet applicable safety standards. While roadside inspections can sometimes feel unpredictable, preparing for them

22 October

How Trucking Companies Can Mitigate Cargo Theft: Strategies to Protect Freight, Drivers, and Profits

August 6, 2026
Fleet Management, Trucking Safety

Cargo theft remains one of the most costly and persistent threats facing the trucking industry. As organized criminal networks become increasingly sophisticated, theft is no longer limited to opportunistic break-ins at truck stops. Today’s cargo thieves often use advanced surveillance techniques, identity fraud, cyber deception, and strategic planning to target high-value shipments before they ever

6 August

Challenges Impacting Small Fleets

May 19, 2025
Trucking, Trucking Insurance, Trucking Regulatory Compliance

As operational challenges ramp up for trucking fleets, industry experts are finding that these challenges disproportionately impact smaller fleets. Increasing insurance costs, maintenance costs, ongoing regulatory changes, road conditions, and driver recruitments are just a few major examples of hurdles that may slow future growth. Small fleets struggle more than their larger counter parts in

19 May

4 Strategies to Prevent Fleet Fuel Theft

May 5, 2025
Fleet Management, Trucking

Even as diesel prices continue to gradually decrease, the elevated risk of fuel theft persists. Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for fleets, and trucking companies can’t afford to lose money to stolen diesel. Fuel theft can take several forms. Thieves may target unattended commercial vehicles, or employees may make unauthorized fuel purchases

5 May

How Fleets Can Prevent Expensive Roadside Repairs

February 19, 2025
Fleet Insurance, Fleet Management, Truck Insurance

It’s an established fact that it costs more to fix a commercial vehicle on the side of the road than it does in a shop. Fleets are paying an increased cost for the repair service to come to the truck’s location. The mechanic often increases the rate as well because performing work on the side

19 February

5 Simple Steps for Better CSA Scores

September 24, 2024
Trucking Insurance, Trucking Regulatory Compliance, Trucking Safety

Truck drivers and fleets are aware of the importance of CSA scores. While FMCSA can’t suspend a CDL license due to CSA scores, they can target drivers for interventions and levy heavy fines against them. This is why it’s critical for both owner-operators and company drivers to keep their CSA scores low. Drivers can follow

24 September

Telematics for Owner Operators & Small Fleets

May 8, 2024
Owner Operators, Trucking Insurance

Many owner operators and small fleets discount telematics, as large fleets are often construed as the primary buyers. However, this doesn’t mean smaller operations can’t benefit from telematics. The data provides valuable feedback for drivers and fleets, regardless of size. Telematics solutions can track acceleration, driver speed, fuel economy, idling time and braking metrics. Telematics

8 May

8 Great Exercises Truckers Can Do Without a Gym

April 24, 2024
Owner Operators, Trucking, Trucking Safety

Truck drivers spend so much time on the road that it can be difficult to find an opportunity to go to the gym. While some gyms are open 24 hours, there is a limited number available and they may not be convenient on any given route. Many truck drivers don’t want to pay for a

24 April

5 Ways to Address Distracted Driving in the Fleet

April 4, 2024
Trucking Insurance, Trucking Regulatory Compliance, Trucking Safety

With Distracted Driving Month in full swing, fleets should use the month of April to identify and rectify common sources of distraction while behind the wheel. The leading and most obvious distraction is technology. Technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected with friends and family. Unfortunately, it has also led to a

4 April

Fleet Management 101 – Five Ways to Reduce Truck Insurance Costs

March 20, 2024
Fleet Insurance, Fleet Management, Trucking Safety

Truck insurance is one of the top expenses for both large and small fleets. Fleet managers need to monitor insurance rates and coverage options and optimize their safety plans or risk overspending for coverage. Fleets should look at their business as an insurance underwriter would—is their risk level acceptable or are they a hazard waiting

20 March