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Painting Fleet Rainbows: The Oversell of Driver Expectations

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Sara Runser

The 90-day mark is a critical juncture in the lifespan of a truck driver. Days One through Ninety mark the highest probability of a driver turning over and leaving your …

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An ‘Idelic’ Roadway Starts with Driver Performance Management

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Sara Runser

Our name, Idelic, is an offshoot of the word idyllic, and our desire to help create a happy, peaceful environment on the roadways. A picturesque scene where everyone sharing the …

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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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Miss the Big Reveal at MCE? ATRI’s Top 10 Issues in Trucking

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Sara Runser

Each year, the American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) surveys over 15,000 trucking industry stakeholders and asks their opinion on the top issues facing the industry. This year, new challenges appeared …

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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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3 Easy Tips: Building Onboarding & Orientation Programs that Retain Drivers for the Long Haul

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Sara Runser

During the TCA webinar, “Building Onboarding and Orientation Programs that Retain Drivers for the Long Haul,” presenters discussed how truckload fleets can institute an onboarding program that retains drivers and …

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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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3 Mistakes Your Fleet Might Be Making Because of Disparate Departments

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Sara Runser

In our upcoming webinar with FleetOwner, “Retaining Drivers by Bringing Safety, Operations, and Recruiting Together,” which you can register for here, we’ll be discussing how disparate departments can lead fleets …

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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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Q&A: CVSA International Roadcheck 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Sara Runser

From May 4, 2021, to May 6, 2021, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be conducting its annual International Roadcheck. Over this 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in …

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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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3 Easy Tips: Are You Using Data to Retain Drivers for 2021?

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Sara Runser

Last week, Idelic hosted the webinar, “Are You Using Data to Retain Drivers in 2021?” where our presenters discussed how fleets can leverage the technology they already have to improve …

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The Key to Retaining Drivers: Your Driver Managers

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Sara Runser

With surging freight demand, but fewer drivers having entered the labor force in the past year than is typical, fleets are feeling the pressure to retain and develop drivers. For …

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3 Benefits of Continuously Coaching Your Drivers

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Sara Runser

Continuous coaching is the practice of assigning all drivers in your fleet, not just those who are at risk, coaching sessions on behaviors that relate to safe driving best practices. …

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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 Easy Tips: Employing Effective Training and Engagement Strategies

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Sara Runser

Earlier this week, Idelic hosted the webinar, “Employing Effective Training and Engagement Strategies,” where our presenters discussed how fleets can train, engage, and onboard drivers to prevent crashes and reduce …

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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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3 Steps Every Fleet Can Take to Improve Safety

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Sara Runser

While all fleet departments are critical to an organization’s overall success, the truth is that—when siloed away from one another—they are much less effective than when working together. To address …

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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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Want to Reduce Turnover? Look at Your Onboarding Process

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Sara Runser

With the average cost to replace or add a single driver sitting at $8,234—and reaching as high as $20,729—fleets need to look for ways to reduce turnover while adding much …

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D&A Clearinghouse: Your Questions, Answered

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Sara Runser

On January 6th, 2020, Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Clearinghouse rules were put in place requiring all fleets to run a “limited query” on all of their drivers at least once …

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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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Three Ways to Reduce Driver Stress: Educational Support

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Sara Runser

As we discussed last week, high stress is one of the two primary causes of the high rates of driver turnover we see today. However, there’s also good news: technology …

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Three Ways to Reduce Driver Stress: Communications Support

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Sara Runser

As we discussed last week, high stress is one of the two primary causes of the high rates of driver turnover we see today. However, there’s also good news: technology …

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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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Three Ways to Reduce Driver Stress: Informational Support

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sara Runser

According to the Center for Intermodal Freight Studies, high stress is one of the two primary causes of the high rates of driver turnover we see today. However, there’s also …

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Safety Awards Work: Elevate Your Safety and Reduce Turnover

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sara Runser

Safety awards, with or without financial incentives, have been shown to improve a fleet’s safety culture, and this is just the tip of the iceberg for safety awards. Not only …

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What You Need to Know: Building a Culture of Retention

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Sara Runser

Last week, Idelic hosted the webinar, “Building a Culture of Retention: Onboarding and the Pre-Hire Process,” where our presenters discussed how fleets can revamp their onboarding and pre-hire processes to …

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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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Building a Culture of Retention – Your Questions, Answered

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Sara Runser

  Last week, Idelic hosted the webinar, “Building a Culture of Retention: Onboarding and the Pre-Hire Process,” where our presenters discussed how fleets can revamp their onboarding and pre-hire processes …

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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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Retaining Drivers – Part #2: Most Fleets Aren’t Engaging Their Drivers Right—Are You?

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Sara Runser

As we discussed last week, engaging drivers is one of the most effective interventions a fleet can take to reduce their turnover. Fleets must engage their drivers on a consistent …

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Retaining Drivers – Part #1: Most Fleets Aren’t Engaging Their Drivers Right—Are You? 

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Sara Runser

The numbers don’t lie: Engaging your drivers undeniably improves retention rates. According to a study published by the Corporate Leadership Council, highly engaged employees are 87% less likely to leave …

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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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Miss the Big Reveal at MCE? ATRI’s Top 10 Issues in Trucking

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Sara Runser

Each year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) surveys over 15,000 trucking industry stakeholders and asks their opinion on the top issues facing the industry. This year, new challenges appeared …

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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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5 Steps to Strengthen Your Safety Culture & Reduce Insurance Costs

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Sara Runser

A strong safety culture is one in which every member of an organization understands that safety is a core component of their responsibilities and takes precedence over most other initiatives. …

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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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Preventing a Nuclear Verdict: Proper Driver File Management

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Geena Barberio

At the Idelic First Annual Fleet Safety Conference 2020, Idelic Founder / Co-CEO Hayden Cardiff sat down with trucking industry experts to talk about Nuclear Verdicts, why they occur, and …

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The Hidden Costs of Building a Fleet Safety System

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sara Runser

Though building a safety solution may seem like the best way to reduce your fleet’s liability in the wake of rising Nuclear Verdicts, you need to understand the true cost …

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How to Integrate Your Recruiting and Orientation Processes

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Sara Runser

For most fleets, the transition from recruiting a driver to training them has the following elements: One team handles recruiting while another handles training and orientation. There is no formal …

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The Pre-Hire Process: How Fleets Are Getting it Wrong

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Sara Runser

For trucking fleets, the typical pre-hire process looks like the following: A driver sends in an application The fleet runs a records check and reviews their MVR data, drug and …

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3 Tips to Protect Your Fleet and Improve Your Pre & Post-Hire Processes

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Sara Runser

Both the number and severity of Nuclear Verdicts have increased by an astonishing amount in the trucking industry. From 2012 to 2019, the number of cases with verdicts over $1 …

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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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Preventing Nuclear Verdicts Before and After a Crash

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Sara Runser

Idelic Founder and Co-CEO Hayden Cardiff sat down for a conversation on “Preventing Nuclear Verdicts Before and After a Crash” with three transportation law experts: John Pion, President and Founder …

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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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What Your Fleet’s CFO Needs to Know About New Technology

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Sara Runser

In a free market, the price of any good or service eventually reaches an equilibrium. Companies discover the practices that really work and learn how to best serve their consumers. …

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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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FMCSA Hours of Service Final Rule

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Sara Runser

On May 14, 2020 the American Trucking Association announced that the anticipated HOS Final Rule, following the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in August, is now expected to be published …

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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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3 Things the Safest Fleets Have in Common

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Sara Runser

No matter the size, there are certain commonalities and practices that the safest fleets share. Using rigorous, science-based research, we’ve identified three key operations that fleets who see positive safety …

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How to Keep Your Drivers Healthy

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Sara Runser

Driver health is essential to overall fleet safety and performance, but unfortunately, industry-wide driver health is often very poor and unaddressed. A study of over 300 drivers with five or …

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Week of Webinars – Safety Edition: Key Takeaways

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Sara Runser

The Week of Webinars – Safety Edition featured 20 fleet professionals speaking on ten different safety-related topics, and we’ve compiled one key message from each webinar that you need to …

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Top 7 Reasons Drivers Leave Your Fleet

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Sara Runser

How do you keep a driver with your fleet for the long-haul? The causes of turnover range anywhere from termination, the greener pastures of other fleets, to the unfortunate truth …

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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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Driver Scorecarding: Is It Holding You Back?

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Sara Runser

Many fleets use manual scorecarding to evaluate the safety of their drivers. As an example of this, a fleet might say a hard brake earns a driver 2 points, while …

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What is a Preventable Crash?

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Sara Runser

The National Safety Council defines a preventable crash as “one in which the driver failed to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent the accident.” Many fleets use this as their standard definition …

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FMCSA Emergency Hours of Service Update

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Idelic

At 4:05 pm, Friday, March 13th, the ATA announced that the FMCSA will be temporarily suspending hours of service (HOS) regulations for operations engaged in emergency relief related to COVID-19. …

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Who to Hire: Finding Drivers That Fit Your Fleet

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Idelic

Research has shown that hiring quality drivers is the #1 action most fleets can take to reduce crashes. But how can you tell that the drivers you’re recruiting are quality? Though …

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What To Do When It’s Not Your Driver’s Fault

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Idelic

Hiring quality drivers is crucial to improving a fleet’s bottom line, and when your fleet has issues with retention, on-time delivery, or crashes, it’s understandable that you might chalk it up …

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What Your Drivers Need to Know About Coronavirus

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Idelic

The panic around coronavirus has been historic. As of the writing of this blog post, the stock market has officially entered a “bear market,” which occurs when securities prices fall …

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The Hidden Danger for Drivers: Depression and 5 Ways to Fight It

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Idelic

1.5% of the American population suffers from depression. In comparison, 13.6% of truck drivers suffer from some level of depression, meaning your drivers are nine times more likely to experience depression than …

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The Biggest Issues in Trucking: TCA 2020 Takeaways

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Idelic

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Annual Convention is one of the largest gatherings of fleets, drivers, technology providers, and insurers each year, focusing specifically on full-truckload carriers. If you weren’t …

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Are Your Drivers Incentivized to be Unsafe?

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Idelic

The idea behind incentive pay is admirable: The safest drivers are rewarded for being vigilant on the road. When designed correctly, these programs work because the theory behind them is …

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The Real Cost of Driver Turnover

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Idelic

While driver turnover is a rampant issue in our industry, many fleets are suffering from the hidden costs associated with replacing a driver. A recent study interviewing 15 fleets of varying …

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The Shocking Truth About Driver Fatigue

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Idelic

Studies have shown that fatigue training is the #1 most effective form of safety training for fleets—but not in the way you think. Circadian Australia, a fatigue risk management company, developed …

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5 Verified Ways to Improve Safety Culture

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Idelic

Using proven, evidence-based studies on driver and fleet performance, we’ve compiled five verified ways to improve safety culture in your fleet. With these tips, your drivers will be less likely to get …

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Being the Right Fleet Manager at the Right Time

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Idelic

The best fleet managers know when situations call for a tough or an empathetic approach to working with their drivers. In 2012, Sharon Clarke published a study in the Journal of Occupational and …

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Three Science-Backed Tips for Safety Managers and Fleets

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Idelic

Researchers have conducted studies which identified safety-management practices for the trucking industry that are scientifically proven to help your fleet. Thanks to these studies, you can make sure you’re implementing …

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Another Fleet Shut Down, Insurance Rates Out of Control

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Idelic

2019 was a bad year for many midsize fleets. According to FreightWaves, roughly ten midsize or large carriers have closed their doors in the past 12 months, including Celadon, HVH Transportation, …

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3 Ways To Stay Safe With The HOS Rule Change

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Idelic

On October 21st, 2019, the FMCSA concluded the public comment period for their notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on updating HOS standards for drivers. The proposed rule changes cover a variety of …

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4 Ways To Stay Safe During The Winter

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Idelic

Although the days will grow longer as we approach spring, they will unfortunately also get colder and wetter. The winter season always presents unique driving challenges: The roads are icier, …

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The Wrong Way to Use Telematics

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Idelic

Let’s say you’re a driver hauling a 20 ton load cross-country and you come upon a sharp turn on a mountainous highway. You’re driving fast and need to slow down …

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4 Driver Engagement Tools to Retain Your Best Drivers

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Idelic

This is Part Two of a two-part series on driver turnover. Access Part One, You Don’t Fire Safe Drivers: Involuntary Turnover and Training, by Instructional Technologies here. Driver turnover is one …

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10 Holiday Gifts For Your Drivers

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Idelic

With industry turnover at an all time high, it’s increasingly important to ensure the happiness of your drivers. Beyond awards and positive touchpoints, what’s the best way to show your …

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Don’t Let Negligence Cost Your Fleet $36M

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Idelic

Another fleet fell prey to an extraordinary settlement in late September of this year. Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. agreed to pay an additional $36 million to settle a lawsuit from …

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