The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released its annual “Critical Issues In The Trucking Industry” report. The driver shortage and hours of service remain top critical issues for most motor carriers. This year, the report identified insurance costs as an emerging trend.
The report stated: “Since 2013, fleets participating in ATRI’s Operational Costs of Trucking data collection have seen insurance premium costs per mile increase over 17 percent, driven by a number of factors including increasing costs associated with: equipment repair, rising medical costs, higher jury awards and settlement costs, and greater safety and legal exposure.”
Click HERE to download the ATRI report.
With a volatile trucking insurance market and increased costs pressures, it’s important to use all tools at your disposal to keep claims and insurance costs in check. As always, the trucking insurance professionals at The Daniel & Henry Company are here to help you understand what measures you can take to reduce risk and insurance costs. Please call us today at 1-877-406-5915 or email us at RuebsamJ@danielandhenry.com
