risk mitigation

Viewpoint: Politicians’ no-risk approach to COVID is itself risky

A blue computer generated image of a hand on a dial labeled "risk management."

Government officials and elected leaders have exhibited some of their best and worst instincts since the COVID-19 outbreak. Trying to safely steer a nation, or community, through the pandemic has been a daunting task that citizens should appreciate no matter their politics. There are no easy decisions when it comes to balancing public health and sustaining the economy.

As we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this Saturday, I’m struck by one enduring parallel between dealing with terrorism...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/viewpoint-politicians-no-risk-approach-to-covid-is-itself-risky

Safety check: It’s better to be proactive than reactive

Developing a safety culture isn’t easy, but establishing one sure does make your job a lot easier down the road.

Reliance Partners Director of Safety Robert Kaferle continues the conversation from his previous article, Safety check: No carrier thinks it’s ‘unsafe’, further explaining the importance of proactive safety amid a high-risk environment.

Kaferle and fellow Director of Safety Brian Runnels are part of Reliance Partners’ risk services team, which works closely with motor carriers to identi...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/safety-check-its-better-to-be-proactive-than-reactive

Reputation management with Bluewire — Taking the Hire Road

On this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, DriverReach founder and CEO Jeremy Reymer welcomed Steve Bryan, CEO of Bluewire LLC. The two discussed the ever-rising threat nuclear verdicts pose to the industry and how to defend against them.

Bluewire builds AI-powered software for trucking companies to alert them of exposure points that could be used against them. Through data analysis, motor carriers can take action to mitigate vulnerabilities to protect their reputation.

Bluewire aims to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/reputation-management-with-bluewire-taking-the-hire-road

Safety check: No carrier thinks it’s ‘unsafe’

It’s safe to assume that the thought of endangering other motorists almost never crosses truckers’ minds when they start their day, but it’s likely that many are inadvertently rolling the dice each time they climb up into the cab. 

Safety is perhaps the most talked about topic in trucking today, as many carriers have made it a focal point in gauging success. But with tight deadlines and big money on the line, it’s easy to see why some are led astray by service-based metrics, placing driver...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/safety-check-no-carrier-thinks-its-unsafe

Accepting constructive criticism first step in mitigating risk

Most people don’t like to be told that they’re doing things wrong — but don’t want to be caught messing up either.

Constructive criticism is not always easy to hear, but just like applying hydrogen peroxide to a wound, the pain is for the best.

The same applies to risk management in trucking. Some may feel that admitting faults may hurt their trucking machismo. However, the willingness to hear recommendations and make improvements is one of the smartest traits any trucker or motor carrier can...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/accepting-constructive-criticism-first-step-in-mitigating-risk

Taking risk away for your customers — #WithSONAR

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Success in data sales comes when you add value for clients by taking away as much risk as possible. What data can help you do that?

On this episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor host special guest Phil Schmidbauer, senior director of analytics at ODW Logistics and Transportation.

The three look into how Schmidbauer uses SONAR to relieve some of the risk from his customers and save them money, despite the volatility of the market.

You can find more #WithSONAR episodes and recaps for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/taking-risk-away-for-your-customers-withsonar

Spring cleaning: Time to tidy up your truck

Let’s face it, your truck probably needs a deep clean. 

Perhaps it was one of your New Year’s resolutions, but after a long and relentless winter, a truck caked in grimy layers of salt and dirt may not be the only mess on your hands. A victim of cabin fever, you’ve come to the realization that your cab needs some tidying, too.

Spring has sprung, which means it’s about time to shed the hefty winter jacket, gloves and boots. In this season of transition, take the time to adopt some simple spring...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/spring-cleaning-time-to-tidy-up-your-truck

5 tips to streamline the driver hiring process

JJ Keller offers tips in truck driver hiring

For carriers, the cost to hire a commercial truck driver can exceed $15,000 in some cases. When you hire an unsafe or unqualified driver, that cost explodes in terms of elevated insurance premiums and/or claims. That makes hiring the safest driver possible a critical requirement.

With so many rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to comply with, though, some carriers simply skip steps to speed the process when hiring regulated...

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