News - 2022

Drew Mills Appointed to the American Transportation Research Institute's Research Advisory Committee

posted by TrueNorth Companies on 12/21/2022

Drew Mills Appointed to the American Transportation Research Institute's Research Advisory Committee
Drew Mills, VP of Operations, Risk & Workforce was appointed to the American Transportation Research Institute's (ATRI) Research Advisory Committee. ATRI is seen as a top source for trucking data and research. “I am honored to join this committee filled with distinguished trucking leaders,” said Mills. “TrueNorth's Risk Solutions team is often asked to provide our clients with data analysis and benchmarking to address areas of risk within their business. I look forward to now also being part of identifying research priorities that are important to motor carriers.”

TrueNorth Celebrates Community Impact Milestone

posted by TrueNorth Companies on 12/20/2022

TrueNorth Celebrates Community Impact Milestone
TrueNorth Companies, L.C., a closely held, privately held risk management and insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced last week at their all-colleague year-end meeting that their community impact efforts had met a major milestone: in 2022, TrueNorth's philanthropic efforts exceeded $1 million. These funds came through various channels, including TrueNorth's core giving commitment, employee match programs, colleague contributions and quarterly community outreach initiatives.

TrueNorth Wins Prestigious Trucking Industry Award

posted by TrueNorth Companies on 10/28/2022

TrueNorth Wins Prestigious Trucking Industry Award
TrueNorth Companies, L.C. has won a Mike Russell Trucking Image Award from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). This is the first time the insurance brokerage and risk management services company has received the prestigious trucking industry award. The Mike Russell Trucking Image Award is given to organizations and individuals that show commitment to improving the public image of the trucking industry.

Bluewire LLC Completes 3 Million Dollar Seed Round with Significant Investment by Leader in Transportation Risk Management, TrueNorth Companies

posted by TrueNorth Companies on 10/21/2022

Bluewire LLC Completes 3 Million Dollar Seed Round with Significant Investment by Leader in Transportation Risk Management, TrueNorth Companies
Bluewire LLC, a cutting-edge AI Software as a Service (SaaS) company, announces the closure of its initial $3M seed round with a significant investment from TrueNorth Companies, L.C. The investment also names TrueNorth Principal and Practice Leader, Bill Zenk to the Bluewire Board of Directors.

TrueNorth Wins Six 2022 Top WorkPlaces Culture Excellence Awards

posted by TrueNorth Companies on 10/20/2022

TrueNorth Wins Six 2022 Top WorkPlaces Culture Excellence Awards
TrueNorth Companies, L.C. a closely held, privately held risk management and insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the nation, earning six 2022 Top WorkPlaces Culture Excellence Awards issued by Energage.

TrueNorth Offers Motor Carriers Paperless Onboarding and Coverage Enrollment for Independent Contractors

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on 10/17/2022

TrueNorth Offers Motor Carriers Paperless Onboarding and Coverage Enrollment for Independent Contractors
New offering on TNTruck platform revolutionizes how motor carriers onboard Independent Contractors.

TrueNorth Invests in Director of Community Impact

posted by TrueNorth Companies on 10/11/2022

TrueNorth Invests in Director of Community Impact
TrueNorth Companies, L.C., a closely held, privately held risk management and insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is proud to announce our investment in a new role, the Director of Community Impact. This position will provide strategic leadership and guidance for TrueNorth's annual giving, community engagement and colleague volunteerism efforts. After a thorough and intentional talent search for this role, we are delighted to announce Anne Parmley of Cedar Rapids, IA will join TrueNorth on October 17, 2022.

Bluewire LLC Launches GAP Score Report, Announces Alliance with Leader in Transportation Risk Management, TrueNorth Companies

posted by TrueNorth Companies on 10/10/2022

Bluewire LLC Launches GAP Score Report, Announces Alliance with Leader in Transportation Risk Management, TrueNorth Companies
Bluewire LLC, a cutting-edge AI Software as a Service company, launches the Bluewire GAP Score Report, a monthly subscription available to trucking insurance, defense firms, and suppliers who seek to protect the trucking industry by fighting back against unjustified nuclear verdicts. TrueNorth Companies, L.C. ® recently joined as Bluewire's first GAP Score Report client.

Building Legacy from Within

posted by TrueNorth Companies on 9/19/2022

Building Legacy from Within
“Our culture is what we call One TrueNorth,” said Jason Smith, CEO of the Cedar Rapids-based risk-management and insurance brokerage company that's 2022's Coolest Place to Work in the Large Business category. “It's really about the understanding of clients, colleagues and communities. We all want to be part of something that resonates with us, that feels special, that is beyond what any one of us could do on a personal level.”

TrueNorth Granted Childcare Business Incentive Grant

posted by TrueNorth Companies on 9/14/2022

TrueNorth is proud to be one of 67 employers throughout Iowa awarded with a grant incentive to assist in developing a high-quality childcare center for our colleagues and their families. We're privileged to collaborate with Waypoint's Childcare division as a reputable, quality partner to further explore and validate this project.
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