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Ask the Experts: Crash Preventability Programs

posted by TrueNorth Events on Friday, July 23, 2021

Many carriers are hesitant to develop crash preventability determination programs for fear of potential liability or the lack of bandwidth to manage one. But now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has established an official program of their own, many carriers are giving it a second thought.

Hiring a Contractor

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Whether your home improvement projects are large or small, hiring a reliable, qualified and competent contractor is vital to any successful project. With this in mind, here are 3 top questions to help you with making this important decision.

Gain Control and Reduce Claims Costs

posted by TrueNorth Risk Management on Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Many companies opt to take control of risk by moving to a higher deductible or self-insured retention (SIR). With lower deductibles and higher premiums, a company does not have a seat at the table to negotiate claims. By moving to a higher deductible or SIR, you can gain control and reduce costs.

Managing Mental Wellness

posted by TrueNorth Events on Friday, June 25, 2021

We partnered with Covenant Family Solutions and Tanager Place to better prepare managers, leaders and parents for these 'aftershocks' as we transition back into 'our mainstreams'.

Current State of Independent Contractors in the Transportation Sector

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Wednesday, June 16, 2021

While the landscape continues to evolve, new legislation and changes to driver preferences continue to compound the ever-increasing driver shortage, creating new challenges for the industry to keep pace with.

COVID-19 Workplace Updates for Employers

posted by TrueNorth Events on Thursday, June 10, 2021

Many companies are transitioning colleagues back into their office buildings. While this is an exciting time for many - lots of questions remain.

OSHA Inspections: What to Expect When You're Being Inspected

posted by TrueNorth Risk Management on Wednesday, May 26, 2021

In 2019, OSHA performed 33,393 inspections throughout different industries. Are YOU ready for a surprise OSHA visit?

Pre-Employment Screening Best Practices

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Pre-employment screening, driver factors that impact safety risk and the rules might come from it. For some carriers, as the pressure to fill empty driver seats, pre-employment screening can become a check the box activities instead of an honest search for the best and safest drivers. Instead of a thorough examination of a driver's safety background, some carriers are only working to quickly fulfil the various regulatory requirements around driver hiring, with little investigation into whether the driver will be the best fit for the organization.

Ask the Experts with Scopelitis Transportation Consulting

posted on Monday, May 24, 2021

You can't manage what you don't measure! The transportation industry has seen many innovations over the years. That can make it easy to latch on to new technology without ensuring a proper ROI.

What Employers Need to Know: Employee Handbooks

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Friday, May 14, 2021

Employee handbooks serve as compliance documents that outline the rights and regulations for both employees and employers. When handbooks are not kept up to date with changes in legislation and/or company policies, employers open the door for legal threats.