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Liability insurance hike? FMCSA lacks data to justify new minimum
FMCSA acknowledges costs for property damage and personal injuries and/or fatalities can exceed carriers' $750,000 liability insurance minimum, but notes that it doesn't have enough data from court settlements or the insurance industry to make a true assessment.
March 9, 2026
Insurance
Frequency of lawsuits, size of jury verdicts against motor carriers rising
ATRI analysis reveals a rise in trucking lawsuits and median nuclear verdicts hitting $36M.
December 3, 2025
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Insurance
ATRI seeking fleets for insurance study
Trucking auto liability premiums jumped 36% per mile in the past 8 years. Also: Union Pacific shareholders okay Norfolk Southern merger; Imports off seasonal trends with questions about trucking capacity swirling.
November 17, 2025
Insurance
Daimler Truck sister company partners with Geico on new trucking insurance solution
The new data-driven insurance program is designed to help Freightliner and Western Star owner-operators and small fleets save on premiums while promoting safer driving.
October 31, 2025
Insurance
'Be right and still fail': Werner, Wabash detail lawsuit abuse
A top legal "blind spot" for fleets is thinking you're safe when not at fault.
October 29, 2025
Business
Why zero-emission trucks often cost 30-50% more to insure than diesel models
Rising insurance costs, fueled by high purchase price, repair options and risk models, can quickly narrow the benefits of zero-emission trucks.
August 15, 2025
Business
What does the Werner case mean for the future of nuclear verdicts?
This landmark ruling could be a catalyst for tort reform and a change in how "jackpot justice" cases are litigated.
August 15, 2025
Business
Strong documentation helps weather tough moments in insurance
Facing a tough insurance market? The difference between a quick settlement and a costly legal battle is often your documentation.
August 12, 2025
Business
Spiking insurance premiums put pressure on equipment sales
Record-high insurance premiums, along with other rising costs, are factoring in to fleets' purchasing decisions.
August 6, 2025
Business
ATRI lays out 2025 research priorities
Rising insurance costs, safety impacts of entry-level training regs and more are among the organization's research priorities. Also: U.S. Rep calls on DOT to look at English language proficiency; more.
April 28, 2025
Equipment controls
Daimler delivers new Cascadias to Torc for autonomous fleet testing
Daimler Truck has started delivering fifth-gen Cascadias to the autonomous testing fleet of Torc Robotics. Also: Nevada eyes insurance increase for intrastate carriers; fleet's coil-securement exemption renewed.
April 21, 2025
Business
Why insurance premiums keep rising, and what fleets can do about it
Analysts offer insights on rising transportation insurance costs and managing risk.
April 11, 2025
Insurance
Crash preparedness: A driver’s guide to effective accident scene documentation
A simple checklist outlining essential documentation steps protects your fleet and streamlines the claims process.
December 6, 2024
Insurance
Oral arguments in nuclear Werner crash fatality case begin in Texas Supreme Court
Werner is seeking the reversal of a $100 million windfall from a 2014 accident that saw one of its trucks struck by another driver who crossed the median.
December 4, 2024
Insurance
Fusable partnership creates cost savings for carriers
Fusable’s Central Analysis Bureau could help carriers lower insurance rates via its integration with a freight visibility platform that will provide CAB insurance customers with carrier telematics data for greater risk assessment capabilities.
October 17, 2024
Insurance
Active safety technology and data are key to lower insurance rates
Investing in the use of active safety technologies like collision avoidance systems and telematics is the key to lowering already high insurance rates, says a panel of experts at ATA 2024.
October 14, 2024
Insurance
Tips for reducing cost and enhancing your fleet’s insurance protection
While some factors are out of your control, you may be able to better manage your insurance costs and optimize the return on your insurance investment by focusing on a few key factors that you can influence.
September 12, 2024
Safety
Navigating the aftermath: How to handle a truck-involved crash
Will you know what to say and what resources to mobilize in the event of an accident?
March 1, 2024
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