Decoding Risk

Freight brokers are facing new questions about carrier vetting following the Montgomery ruling.In our latest episode of Decoding Risk: Expert Insights, we sit down with Larry Rabinovich of Barclay Damon and Chad Krueger, Fusable’s Vice President and Managing Director of Risk Intelligence, to discuss:

• What the Montgomery ruling means for freight brokers
• Why carrier safety data, BASIC scores, and violations matter
• How negligent hiring claims may impact carrier selection

Additional resources:

• https://cabadvantage.com/scotus-broker-liabilty-ruling-carrier-selection/

In the past year, there has been numerous changes to DOT rules and regulations. In our latest episode of Decoding Risk: Expert Insights, I sit down with Steve Keppler, Co-Director of Scopelitis, and Chad Krueger, Fusable's Vice President and Managing Director of Risk Intelligence, to discuss:

• What's currently happening with DOT regulations

• What changes this new administration has made in its first year

• What's next for this administration and the motor carrier industry as a whole

When an incident occurs, the outcome of an insurance claim often hinges on one critical factor: documentation. For motor carriers and fleets, the quality, accuracy, and accessibility of records can mean the difference between a smooth resolution and a costly, prolonged dispute.In this episode of Decoding Risk: Expert Insights, host Edward Pronley is joined by Chad Krueger, Vice President and Managing Director of Risk Intelligence at Fusable, to discuss:- Why documentation is critical in commercial trucking insurance claims- The most common documentation failures that complicate claim resolution- The long-term impact of telematics and driver training on insurance costsThis conversation explores how proactive documentation and telematics adoption can help carriers protect their business, improve safety, and strengthen their position when claims arise.Additional Resources:- https://www.ccjdigital.com/business/article/15752391/how-documentation-wins-commercial-trucking-insurance-claims

When a crash occurs, every party tied to the load may be pulled into the claim, including the shipper. That’s why shippers can’t afford to leave safety solely in the hands of carriers or regulators. 

In our newest episode of Decoding Risk: Expert Insights, I sit down with Chad Krueger, Fusable’s VP & Managing Director of its Risk Intelligence Division, to discuss:

• Why shippers must take a proactive role in safety
• An example of a gold standard in shipper safety
• How CAB by Fusable helps establish and enforce safety benchmarks

Additional Resources:

• https://trafficsafety.org/
• https://cabadvantage.com/motor-carriers/

The FMCSA’s Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) gives carriers a fairer way to separate crashes outside a driver’s control—a long-requested change in the motor carrier industry that remains underused. In our newest episode of Decoding Risk: Expert Insights, we sit down with Pam Jones, Fusable’s Director of Strategic Accounts for its Risk Division, to break down: How the CPDP works and how motor carriers can use it Why it matters to insurance professionals The ways CAB by Fusable uses and displays the data in its risk profiles Additional resources:https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/crash-preventability-determination-program

Beginning June 25, roadside inspectors can once again place drivers out of service if they cannot demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP). We sit down with Chad Krueger, Fusable’s Vice President & Managing Director of Risk Intelligence, to break down what this means for the commercial trucking industry and how this will impact out of service (OOS) violations moving forward.In this episode:How is the ELP policy changing compared to the last eight years?How will an uptick in OOS violations affect insurance? What can motor carriers do to prepare for the change?Additional reading:https://scopelitisconsulting.com/general-news/a-primer-on-english-language-proficiency-in-trucking/https://www.ccjdigital.com/home/article/15746564/fmcsa-enforcing-englishspeaking-requirement-with-2step-assessment

Fusable is excited to announce its new partnership with TruckerCloud, the leading provider of telematics for the commercial insurance space. In this episode, we sit down with Gavin McPhail from Fusable and Spencer Mitchell from TruckerCloud to learn more about this partnership and the benefits it can provide to insurers, underwriters, and motor carriers. 

In this episode:

• What the Fusable and TruckerCloud partnership means for commercial truck insurance.
• What is it about telematics that makes it so interesting to insurers? 
• What are some of the obstacles we might see in adopting telematics into our workflow? 

Additional reading:

• https://cabadvantage.com/articles/how-telematics-boosts-safety-and-savings-for-motor-carriers-and-insurers/
• https://cabadvantage.com/articles/fusable-truckercloud-partnership/

Premium leakage is not a new challenge for the motor carrier insurance industry. In this episode, we sit down with Chad Krueger to explore what premium leakage is, why it matters, and how insurers can combat it using modern technology and innovative practices.

In this episode:

What is premium leakage, and how does it impact the motor carrier insurance industry?

How premium leakage affects insurers' competitiveness and motor carriers' premiums and coverage conditions.

The challenges insurers face in detecting and minimizing premium leakage.

The role of technology, including telematics, in addressing this issue.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation on one of the industry’s most pressing topics!

The B2B insurance industry is currently undergoing an evolution due to large brokers acquiring smaller independent brokers. In this episode, we interview Jasmine "J" Slaughter, the Senior Director of Risk Intelligence at Fusable, to get her take on this consolidation trend.

In this episode:

Additional reading: The Future of Insurance Agencies