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A Qualitative Approach to Risk

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Friday, March 20, 2020

With 30-80% of a motor carrier's Total Cost of Risk (TCOR) coming from variable and indirect costs, the approach to a solid and successful strategic risk-financing and risk-mitigation program must begin with two essential factors: qualitative and quantitative.

Driving the Numbers: The Commercial Insurance Market and Litigation Reform — The Short and Long Story

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, TrueNorth Transportation's Dan Cook reflects on two widely-discussed topics in the transportation industry.

Driving with Diabetes

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Wednesday, January 23, 2019

The FMCSA has issued a final rule revising existing regulations. This ruling permits individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.

2018 Risk Summit Recap

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Monday, September 17, 2018

TrueNorth's Risk Summit was held September 13 and 14 in Nashville, Tennessee.

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Sunday, September 9, 2018

It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and TrueNorth would like to show our gratitude. #ThankaDriver

TrueNorth Explains the Loan Regime Split Dollar Arrangement

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Monday, August 13, 2018

Another dynamic compensation and retention strategy is the Loan Regime Split Dollar arrangement. This plan leverages the unique treatment of life insurance to deliver a significantly tax-advantaged benefit while maintaining an asset on the books of the employer.

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) Plan

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Your business clients know that once they've secured top talent, it's important to keep those individuals happy. One way to show them they're appreciated is with a nonqualified deferred compensation plan (NQDC) funded with life insurance.

TrueNorth Joins BiTA

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Tuesday, February 13, 2018

TrueNorth is excited to announce that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).

Tax Cuts and Job Acts for Drivers

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Our friends at ATBS recently released this guide on the new tax bill. Please take a look and contact us or ATBS directly for more information.

New Federal Rules to Renew Your CDL

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, October 12, 2017

If your commercial driver's license is set to expire soon, there are federal regulations required to renew your CDL. Read more on the TrueNorth blog.