John Woods, contributorJohn Woods is Vice President, National Practice Group Leader, Transportation, Burns & Wilcox BusinessTrucking industry imperiled by spike in nuclear verdictsLarge court-ordered verdicts are fueling higher prices for Truckers Auto Liability Insurance and reducing access to Excess Liability Insurance – two critical types of coverage because of the severity of many trucking accidents.November 11, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRegulationsCongress passes reforms for military freight carriersMunitions haulers finally secure the right to well-lit, gender-specific restrooms on military installations under new provisions in the 2026 NDAA.Economic trendsPlummeting truck orders could flip the freight market by 2027, FTR saysGrowth strategiesShorter leases gaining ground with carriersMergers & AcquisitionsHeartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-endMergers & AcquisitionsHogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental conglomerate
