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Your Partner in Safety and Loss Prevention

handshakeFor 60 years Northland Insurance has been a leading provider of commercial auto insurance to the trucking industry. As a Northland customer, you get more than quality insurance coverage and great claims service. You have access to a wide range of free safety and DOT compliance materials that can help you reduce the risk of accidents and manage your business successfully.

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Too Many Professional Drivers
Still Not Buckling Up

drivingA large percentage of professional truck drivers still aren’t buckling up, according to recent statistics. Here are some facts for drivers to consider that might convince them that buckling up really is a good idea. Also, learn about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Be Ready—Be Buckled campaign and other valuable resources that can help your company promote safety belt awareness.

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2007 Cargo Theft Highlights

cargo loadingEquipment and cargo theft continue to be a big problem for the trucking industry, according to the latest statistics from the Supply Chain Information Sharing and Analysis Center (SCISAC). Here are some of the highlights from the last quarter and links to past Drive Times Newsletter articles that can help encourage theft awareness among your drivers.

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Top Five Maintenance Items that
Contribute to Accidents

wheelThere are many good reasons to have a vehicle maintenance and inspection program that meets high standards. From an efficiency standpoint, neglecting routine maintenance increases costs when minor problems lead to breakdowns, expensive roadside repairs and poor customer service. It can also lead to Department of Transportation (DOT) violations, fines, and a poor safety record. These problems all have the potential to undermine your business and cost you money.

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Hiring Others to Haul for You?
Know the Risks

communicating with driverBy hiring another company to haul for you, you are not always free from liability if that other company is involved in an accident. In a serious accident case, the other motor carrier’s loss can still become your company’s loss. To help protect your company, it’s important to understand the risks when you hire others to haul for you and what you can do to reduce this potential liability.

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Distraction 
Many Causes…One Result

accidentGather a group of drivers together and chances are very good they will agree on one thing: today’s drivers are a distracted bunch, and the roadways are more dangerous because of it. You might also get some of them to agree that they themselves are guilty of driving while distracted—using their cell phones, eating, reading, looking at the scenery, etc.  Read about the latest research about the impact of driving while distracted and what drivers can do to avoid distracted driving crashes.

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TipstrailersDriver Safety Tips

Cargo Claim Prevention Starts at the Loading Dock

Passing Safely

 

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Drive Times is a quarterly Northland Insurance Safety and Loss Control newsletter for truck owners.
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