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Safety compliance is only the baseline for motor carriers facing rising liability

Meeting minimum federal regulations no longer shield motor carriers from massive liability payouts.

October 19, 2026

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Why motor carriers must align risk strategies with trucking contractor models

Motor carriers must carefully evaluate their diverse independent contractor models—ranging from owner-operators to fleet owners—to ensure proper risk management and workplace injury insurance alignment.

October 9, 2026

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October 22, 2026

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NY truck rental decision bolsters rental agencies vs. liability claims

The federal Graves Amendment preempts state requirements forcing vehicle rental companies to provide primary liability coverage for renters' accidents.

August 27, 2026

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C.H. Robinson warns of 'soaring' transportation costs if record nuclear verdict stands

C.H. Robinson is appealing a Texas jury’s advisory verdict in a fatal trucking collision, warning that rising nuclear verdicts threaten national supply chains and transportation costs.

July 30, 2026

On the clock: First 24 hours critical in fleets' accident response

Proactive post-accident planning, immediate reporting, and total data preservation are essential for commercial fleets to counter aggressive plaintiff attorneys and nuclear verdicts.

July 28, 2026

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Fleets paying more for less insurance coverage: 'It's like shrinkflation for groceries'

Despite declining crash rates, commercial truck insurance premiums jumped nearly 4% in 2025, forcing motor carriers to offset rising costs by absorbing more risk through higher deductibles and self-insurance.

July 21, 2026

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Skyrocketing insurance costs put the brakes on big trucking profits

Freight demand isn't saving America's top transportation firms as rising insurance and claims costs cut top truckers' profits in half.

July 11, 2026

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What fleets are doing to keep insurance costs in check

From rethinking deductibles and moving to self-insurance, to the real bottom-line ROI of safety technologies, ATRI's Alex Leslie breaks down actionable steps fleets can take to protect profit margins.

June 19, 2026

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Perfect storm drives trucking insurance premiums to historic highs

Rising lawsuits, medical inflation, and crash severity are forcing commercial auto insurers to hike rates and pull back market capacity.

June 11, 2026

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High deductibles vs. low coverage: Blueprint for surviving insurance hikes

Lawsuits are increasingly shattering the $10 million threshold and social inflation and aggressive courtroom litigation are quietly forcing trucking premium layers up by 45%.

May 21, 2026

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Economic trends

Iran conflict, USMCA, and rising insurance costs put freight industry on alert

Supply is tightening, crises are stacking up. Analysts say where freight stands heading into the second half 2026.

May 21, 2026

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Nuclear verdicts and surging premiums: Trucking leaders sound the alarm

How trucking industry leaders are using AI, telematics, and strict data management to combat nuclear verdicts and rising insurance premiums.

May 8, 2026

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The hidden cost of lawsuit abuse in the trucking industry

Large verdictsvagainst trucking fleets create a ripple effect of increased insurance premiums and lost GDP across the U.S. economy.

May 6, 2026

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The methodology behind 60 Minutes' Chameleon Carriers story

60 Minutes highlighted the dangers of chameleon carriers, but proprietary detection methodology and data matching powered the investigation.

April 13, 2026

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Who will be liable in driverless truck crashes?

As ADAS and autonomous technologies replace human drivers, trucking liability could shift from driver negligence to complex product liability claims against OEMs and software developers.

April 2, 2026

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Chameleon carriers create demand for risk detection

Chameleon carriers evade safety regulations by creating new identities, introducing "recycled risk" to the trucking industry.

March 30, 2026

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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

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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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The little engines that could: 3 OEMs stand ready to meet EPA's strictest ever NOx limits

Some OEMs will rely on emissions credits to comply with EPA 2027 regulations, but International, Volvo and Mack are ready to roll out true 35-milligram engines alongside legacy powerplants to give fleets operational flexibility during an imminent equipment replacement cycle.

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Ionization technology aims to reduce fog-related vehicle accidents

Don't underestimate AI's role in trucking's recovery

Multi-vehicle highway collision on wet freeway during rainy conditions with truck and passenger cars

The blind spot in fleet safety: When AI misses the crash risk

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