Decoding Risk

DOT: What's Happening From a Regulatory Standpoint?

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 [https://scopelitisconsulting.com/], and Chad Krueger, Fusable [https://fusable.com/]'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

The Importance of Claims Documentation

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

The Gold Standard in Shipper Safety

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://trafficsafety.org/] * https://cabadvantage.com/motor-carriers/ [https://cabadvantage.com/motor-carriers/]

Understanding the Crash Preventability Determination Program

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

Preparing for English Language Proficiency Changes

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