A new study conducted out of the U.S. by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) presents a sad and shocking reality for long-haul truck drivers. Weight, disease… read more →
Over the past few years, the most common trucking-related claims that we’ve received at Northbridge Insurance have remained pretty consistent. To give you a better idea of what they are,… read more →
Think of this as the feel-good story of the year. There’s no secret that positive morale plays an important role in any business that wants to retain valuable employees. At… read more →
Discussions about a shipment often touch on little more than pick-up and delivery times, details about the freight, and ultimate destinations. The related scheduling efforts? These are limited to calculating… read more →
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) keeps a watchful eye on every truck that crosses the Canada-U.S. border, and it is quick to post every observation online. That… read more →
It’s no secret that trucking can be a stressful career. Just-in-Time delivery schedules, Hours of Service regulations, bad weather and traffic jams often seem to conspire against those who work… read more →
Every professional fleet manager will recognize the importance of Preventive Maintenance programs. The ongoing focus on equipment health can keep trucks running like they should, maximizing performance, reducing defects and… read more →
It has been two centuries since U.S. President James Madison and the United States Congress declared war on Great Britain, starting what became known as the War of 1812. Enemies… read more →
There is a price to pay every time someone steals a trailer full of freight. Even if an insurance policy covers the price of the stolen cargo and equipment, there… read more →
There is a good reason why many fleets have turned to family farms in the search for future truck drivers. Those who grow up in these surroundings are obviously familiar… read more →
