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…
Working with Your Movers to Ensure Proper Coverages
It is safe to say, there is no “standard” moving and storage agent. Historically, the typical mover usually moved personal goods (HHG) and in most cases, the perspective of the general public is based on that concept – “a mover is a mover”. As anyone who works in the moving and storage (M&S) insurance area…
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…
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…