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Author: Sara Runser

Evaluating Total Cost of Risk to Reduce Losses and Lower Costs

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Sara Runser

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10 Holiday Gifts For Your Drivers

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Sara Runser

With the driver shortage and turnover at an all-time high, it’s increasingly important to ensure your drivers feel appreciated in your fleet. Beyond reasonable pay, benefits, and positive touchpoints holiday …

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ATRI’s Big Reveal Identifies Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Sara Runser

ATRI released its Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry – 2022 report at the American Trucking Association’s Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE). Joining the “Big Reveal” session, ATRI President and …

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3 Ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Helping Fleets Today

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Sara Runser

Technology in trucking is rapidly transforming every day. Each year, the number of hardware devices in trucks and the software systems that track them continue to grow. The latest revolution …

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Most Common Mistakes Fleets Make When Working with Their IT Department

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Sara Runser

Recently, Idelic’s Hayden Cardiff sat down with Tim Tran, VP of Systems and Technology, at JLE Industries for a discussion on how fleet Safety and IT can best work together. …

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ATA SS&HR 2021: Key Takeaways

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Sara Runser

Fleets, technology vendors, insurance carriers, and regulators met together in Indianapolis, Indiana for the ATA’s 2021 Safety, Security, and Human Resources conference. During the event, the Idelic team had the …

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NPTC Safety Conference 2021: Key Takeaways

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Sara Runser

Dozens of fleets, technology vendors, insurance carriers, and regulators met together in Orlando, Florida for the 2021 NPTC Safety Conference. During the event, the Idelic team had the opportunity to …

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The Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Playbook: Learn the 3 Steps of Reptile Theory

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Sara Runser

For fleets looking to shore up their liability in the wake of rising Nuclear Verdicts, understanding reptile theory is crucial to their success. Below are three actions a plaintiff’s attorney …

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3 Ways to Push Back Against Reptile Theory Before a Trial

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Sara Runser

Reptile theory is a trial strategy that seeks to use the primal, inherent, and often subconscious instincts and fears of jurors against fleets in a crash-related trial. Since 2009, the …

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Quick Answer: What is Reptile Theory?

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Sara Runser

While many factors have contributed to the rise of Nuclear Verdicts, the most prominent has been the spread of “reptile theory” as a strategy employed by the plaintiff’s bar. For …

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The Advantage of Going on Offense Against Your Liability

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Sara Runser

Fleets in all sectors of the trucking industry have been feeling the pressure of rising Nuclear Verdicts. In the past decade alone, the number of verdicts over $1 million has …

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3 Easy Tips for Reducing Your Liability and Acting on Your Data

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Sara Runser

During our webinar, “Reducing Fleet Liability: Acting on Your Driver Data,” our presenters discussed how fleets can take control of their driver data and use it to reduce liability before …

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3 Easy Tips: Retaining Drivers at Every Stage of Employment

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Sara Runser

During TCA’s Essential Driver Event 2021, Idelic hosted the session, “The Full Driver Lifecycle: Retaining Drivers at Every Stage of Employment,” where our presenters discussed how fleets can retain and …

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Your Questions Answered: Using Fleet Data to Prove Your Safety to Insurers

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Sara Runser

Speakers: Brett Stevenson, VP of Business Development, Idelic Brian Runnels, Director of Safety, Reliance Partners Jeffrey Roth, SVP of Transportation, Crum & Forster Insurance Last week, Idelic hosted the webinar, …

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3 Easy Tips: Using Fleet Data to Prove Your Safety to Insurers

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Sara Runser

On Idelic’s recent webinar, “Reduce Insurance Costs: Using Fleet Data to Prove Your Safety to Insurers” our presenters discussed how fleets can use their data to work with insurance carriers …

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Three Lessons We’ve Learned from Trucking Insurance Carriers

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Sara Runser

Over the past year, Idelic has hosted insurance-themed webinars with fleet leaders, insurance professionals, our own partners, and trade associations. In that time, we’ve learned a lot about the market, …

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How to Demonstrate Your Safety Culture to Insurers

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Sara Runser

In a webinar on reducing insurance rates, Cottingham & Butler’s Chris Vogel explained why fleets with a strong safety culture receive better rates from carriers:  “[They] stay involved, actively seek …

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The Trucking Insurance Industry is in Trouble—Learn Why

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Sara Runser

In our whitepaper, “6 Ways to Mitigate Risk, Reduce Insurance, & Avoid a Nuclear Verdict,” we discuss the impact new technology and Nuclear Verdicts have had on the commercial auto …

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3 Easy Tips: Driver Professional Development – Building a Program That Works

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Sara Runser

Last week, as part of our second Annual Week of Webinars, we hosted the webinar, “Driver Professional Development: Building a Program That Works.” Our presenters discussed how fleets can implement …

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Your Questions Answered: Employing Effective Driver Training & Engagement Strategies

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Sara Runser

Speakers: Hayden Cardiff, Founder / Co-CEO, Idelic Cody McClain, Director of Safety and Human Resources, Tucker Freight Lines Dr. Gina Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO, Luma Brighter Learning Idelic hosted the …

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3 Ways to Make Your Drivers’ Professional Development Plans More Effective

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Sara Runser

For many fleets, building an effective training program is the difference between setting themselves up for long term success and acquiescing to a slow decline. For that reason, fleets need …

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Preventing Nuclear Verdicts: How Your Fleet Departments Can Work Together

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Sara Runser

Nuclear Verdicts are on the rise. From 2012 to 2019, the number of cases with verdicts over $1 million increased by 335% compared to the six years prior. Additionally, since …

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The Danger of Disparate Departments: 3 Things You Need to Know

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Sara Runser

Idelic’s Hayden Cardiff sat down with Tim Smith of Pivotal Fleet Solutions and Geoff Topping of Challenger Motor Freight for the webinar “The Danger of Disparate Departments: Bringing Safety, Recruiting, …

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Want to Prevent Crashes? Build Accountability into Your Development & Training Process

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Sara Runser

For any business, accountability is one of the most important attributes for cultivating operational success. When it comes to developing truck drivers, this is especially true, because their performance impacts …

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Training Drivers? Use Your Data to Do It Better

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Sara Runser

Albert Einstein is credited with coining the saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” This sentiment directly applies to …

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Why High-Frequency Development & Training Plans Work

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Sara Runser

With insurance costs and Nuclear Verdicts on the rise, it’s never been more important to review and ensure your fleet’s training program is effective. Among fleets seeking to unlock the …

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What You Need to Know About Coaching Drivers and Their Managers

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Sara Runser

Earlier this week, Idelic hosted the webinar, “Tackling Turnover: Coaching Drivers and Their Managers,” where our presenters discussed how fleets can implement coaching strategies for both drivers and their managers …

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Driver Training: Don’t Be the Fleet That Leaves Data on the Table

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Sara Runser

One of the biggest advantages of an electronic learning management system (LMS) is that fleets have the power to improve their professional development program using the data the platform automatically …

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How Microlearning Enhances Your Safety Messages & Builds a Better Culture

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Sara Runser

Fleets with a strong safety culture not only experience less crashes, but they also see improved retention and insurance outcomes. Though building a strong safety culture may seem tough, it …

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Insurance Carriers Care About Your Retention—Learn Why

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Sara Runser

Because insurance carriers often consider a fleet’s tenure bands when pricing their coverage, implementing processes that raise retention rates can majorly improve a fleet’s prospects on the insurance market. But …

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Do You Monitor Driver Training? If Not, You May Be At Risk

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Sara Runser

This is Part 1 of a two-part series on driver training. You can find Part 2 on Luma’s blog. Driver training undeniably improves on-the-road performance, especially when fleets assign at-risk …

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Three Steps to Beat Your CSA Scores

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Sara Runser

CSA scores have a significant role in the insurance industry. Without access to a fleet’s internal data, CSA scores are often one of the only approximations of a fleet’s safety …

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Insurance Costs Are on the Rise—Here’s Why

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Sara Runser

To understand where your insurance costs come from, you have to understand what your insurance premiums pay for. In short, the Commercial General Liability and Primary Auto Liability insurance you …

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Rising Fleet Insurance Costs: Battling Back! – Key Takeaways

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sara Runser

Idelic’s Hayden Cardiff sat down with Tim Smith of Pivotal Fleet Solutions, Max Brusky of Gallagher Bassett, and Chris Demetroulis of Gallagher, for the webinar “Rising Fleet Insurance Costs: Battling …

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3 Ways to Go Above and Beyond Compliance to Reduce Your Insurance Rates

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Sara Runser

The more expensive your average claim is, the more you’ll have to pay in premiums and out of your deductible. One of the most effective ways you can reduce your …

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6 Ways to Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Sara Runser

This week, September 13-19, is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of six ways you can show your truck drivers that you care. Some say …

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Three Steps to Prove Your Safety to Insurers

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Sara Runser

With publicly available data like CSA scores and MVR reports, insurers can make a judgement on your fleet’s safety—and they do—before you even meet them.  Additionally, high scores can lead …

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The One Change That Could Reduce Your Risk of a Nuclear Verdict

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Sara Runser

Nuclear Verdicts are on the rise, but the numbers are even worse than you might think. From 2012 to 2019, the number of crash-related trials with verdicts over $1 million …

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Is Your Pre-Hire Process Putting You At Risk for a Nuclear Verdict?

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Sara Runser

With Nuclear Verdicts on the rise, it’s imperative fleets understand why Nuclear Verdicts occur.  Fundamentally, all Nuclear Verdict cases revolve around the question “Was this fleet negligent in ensuring safe …

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Unlocking a Fair Rate: Reduce Insurance with Effective Driver Management

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Sara Runser

Idelic’s Hayden Cardiff sat down with Chris Vogel of Cottingham & Butler during the Transport Topics Webinar “Unlocking a Fair Rate: Reduce Insurance with Effective Driver Management” to discuss how …

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Midsize Carrier? You’re at Heightened Risk for a Shutdown

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Sara Runser

Midsize carriers oftentimes face a higher risk for a shutdown in ways that larger fleets just don’t.  If you have even 30 drivers on the road, then you’re big enough …

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Safety Managers On Trial – Plaintiff’s Attorneys New Strategy

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Sara Runser

In recent years, plaintiff’s attorneys have seen increasing success in winning nuclear verdict trials. Between employing reptile theory and arguing that fleets put profits over safety, there are a number …

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Why You Should Be Worried About Nuclear Verdicts

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Sara Runser

Nuclear verdicts can happen to any fleet, no matter their safety history, and negligence is often the key element in a crash-related trial that can turn a verdict nuclear. The …

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Insurance Experts Weigh In on How to Reduce Costs

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Sara Runser

As a fleet, one of the most significant costs you face is insurance. With profit margins in the industry averaging 5%, and insurance costs rising by double digits over the …

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Why Building Your Own Safety System is Putting You At Risk for a Nuclear Verdict

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Sara Runser

With nuclear verdicts and insurance costs on the rise, fleets are looking for technology solutions that can reduce their liability through crash prevention and data organization. If your fleet is …

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No, Nuclear Verdicts Don’t Happen to “Just Anyone”

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sara Runser

Nuclear verdicts are on the rise and an increasing number of fleets have been forced to shut down after juries hand down eight-figure rulings.  While this has become common knowledge …

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Is Your Fleet Prepared to Avoid a Nuclear Verdict?

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Sara Runser

Country Wide RV Transport (CWRV), an exclusive hauler for RV retail chain Camping World with 540 drivers, closed its doors permanently at the end of 2019 following a nuclear verdict. …

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