Category Archives: Insurance

Using Telematics Data to Improve Your Fleet’s Insurability

Why Harsh Braking Data and Dash Cam Video Matter More Than Ever For any company operating a fleet – whether it’s service vans, delivery trucks, construction vehicles, or long-haul transportation, safety isn’t just a compliance requirement. It’s a competitive advantage, … Continue reading

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The Five Steps to Eliminating Fleet Driver Distraction Caused by Cell Phones

For years, fleets have tried to solve distracted driving the same way: policies, training, and a belief that a strong culture of trust will keep drivers off their phones. It’s a well-intentioned approach. And it doesn’t work. The reason is … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Keep Fleet Drivers Safe on the Roads This Holiday Season

As the holiday season ramps up, so does the risk on the roads — and for fleet operators, that means heightened responsibility. For companies that run commercial vehicles, the combination of increased holiday travel, potentially impaired drivers, winter weather, and … Continue reading

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The Downstream Cost of a Commercial Fleet Accident

It’s safe to say that everyone knows commercial fleet accidents are a bad thing and that they come with negative consequences. However, the real depth of those consequences is rarely understood. In order to determine which technology will best help … Continue reading

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Why an Engineered Solution is Always Better for Fleet Safety

When it comes to fleet safety, prevention will always be better than reaction. This is especially true for distracted driving, a problem that continues to put lives, businesses, and reputations at risk. Many companies rely on notification based systems that … Continue reading

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Why Most Rear End Collisions Are Caused By Mobile Device Distraction

Rear end collisions are the number one cause of auto claims. For fleet safety programs, avoidance of rear end collisions should be a primary focus. In a rear end collision, the car that makes contact with the vehicle in front … Continue reading

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Fleet Guide to Captive Insurance

All fleets are experiencing a growing challenge with the cost and availability of fleet insurance. In normal market conditions, premium costs are usually determined by the fleet’s loss history. The better your safety record is, the lower your insurance cost … Continue reading

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How to Talk to Your Fleet Insurance Provider About Fleet Safety Technology

Both fleets and insurers bear the cost of fleet accidents. Fleets without an excellent safety record risk much higher insurance rates, higher deductibles, or unavailability of insurance. Luckily, safety technology has proven to improve fleet safety. Fleet insurance providers prefer … Continue reading

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Why Companies Face Significant Fleet Insurance Challenges

Every commercial fleet has a significant problem now and a growing problem in the future regarding the availability and cost of fleet insurance. This problem continues a negative pattern many years in the making. If you are fortunate enough to … Continue reading

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Safe Driving Tips for Distracted Driving Awareness Month

During the month of April which is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we should be reminded that a significant portion of on-the-job fleet accidents are directly attributed to driver distraction. In a recent report from Property Casualty 360, it is stated … Continue reading

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