First, what are “telematics”? Telematics can best be described as the process in which compiled automobile data is transmitted wirelessly, stored on various platforms and analyzed for better productivity. One idea behind telematics is to track the behavior of the vehicle when it’s being operated. Tracking data can include locations traveled to, speed of the…
The Importance of Following Safety Protocols
It’s critically important for Insurance professionals to educate their clients in the standard practices of following safety protocols to avoid heavy losses. Over the years we all have probably heard of horror stories involving a moving company that didn’t follow the safety rules or government safety regulations. In my experience, the cause of this is…
Trucker Health – Make 2021 the year you feel your best!
Commercial Trucking, with its 3 million plus drivers, is unfortunately among the top occupations for poor health and obesity prevalence. Add in the inherent exposures of traffic accidents it is no surprise that our client group has a lower than average life expectancy than those with differing careers. As we begin a new year, why not use…
Avoiding the Workplace Stress Train
I was once told by a mentor of mine that anxious thoughts can be like a train and that once you are on that train, it can be hours or days before you are able to get off at the next station. So imagine, you are standing there at the station and see that the…
Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Truck Drivers
Tips and Tricks to Leading a Healthy Lifestyle for Truck Drivers on the Go When one first thinks of the hazards commercial truck drivers face every day, the mind steers towards occupational dangers such as auto accidents or slips and falls. While those dangers are indeed prevalent in their careers, long haul truck drivers are…
Autonomous Vehicles in the Transportation Industry
The world is changing rapidly in more ways than one including the way we move, and the Transportation industry is no exception. With a considerable amount of ingenuity being put into the world of automated transportation, it won’t be long before we begin seeing drastic changes take place within the Transportation industry. The discussion of…