John McGlynn, contributorJohn McGlynn is Director, Transportation, Burns & Wilcox Canada.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 StoriesBusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against WernerThe state's highest court said the "sole substantial factor" that led to a fatal 2014 crash was not the fault of Werner nor its driver, but that of the pickup truck driver who lost control, crossed a median and struck the Werner truck.Trucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truckBusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayRegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules
