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Tommy Ruke, insurance strategist and policy expert, tells us the impact of Montgomery v. Caribe for freight brokers and carriers.

The US Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport has major impact throughout the industry--freight brokers, trucking companies, and insurers.  What happened. What you must do.

How cognitive testing of truck drivers can be a key safety benefit with PJ Barklay of Impirica

Hayden Cardiff, founder and chief innovation officer of Idelic, tells how machine learning can increase safety and decrease risk...and provide a data driven defense to the subjective opinion of the billboard attorneys' "experts".

Bison Transport's Garth Pitzel shares their use of cognitive testing in the hiring process for truck drivers and the results they've achieved.

Dr. Gina Anderson of Luma Brighter Learning provides the foundation for EFFECTIVE Driver training.  Decrease risk.  Increase defensibility.  And Denuclearize.

The worst places to be sued according to the American Tort Reform Assn.   ATRAI V.P. Lauren Sheets Jarrell reviews the 2026 list of where "not" to be sued.

Your 2026 Event Calendar still needs programing?  We've got new and dynamic options for you: -Mock Trial Presentation-demonstrates the importance of actions, not just lecture on what to do -AI Trucking Defense-A revolutionary approach to responding to Plaintiff actions with objective, data based evidence -Driver Day-A drivers meeting "event" with energy that changes the entire dynam...

ATRI'S annual Top 10 list of trucking issues is a snapshot of what confronts us and a blueprint of how to address them.  Rebecca Brewster, ATRI Pres. and COO takes us through the list and provides insights as to the findings.

Undermine Plaintiff's claims of negligent hiring based upon the subjective opinions of their hired "experts" by adopting an AI driven system that is data driven with objective findings.

Plaintiffs prey upon trucking companies with hired "experts" who testify that the company did not meet the "standard of care" or meet "industry standards".  Today, we rebut these subjective opinions with experts giving a subjective opinion.  We can flip the script.  Employing AI for the processes and operations creates objective, data driven evidence to defend the com...

Trucking companies face dual threats today:  litigation and the economy.  The answer to both is the same:  Safety and Risk.  The podcast tells you why, the numbers that support it, and what you need to do

Safety is not a burden.  It's an opportunity for profit.  Dr. Alex Leslie of ATRI reviews their findings in this year's update of the Operational Costs of Trucking

Your Electronic Control Module (ECM) can provide valuable information to help you defend against a suit after an accident.  Learn what is there and why it is important.

FMCSA enforcement now provides for out-of-service for lack of English proficiency.  There are two steps to the process.

Safety compliance is not achieved by "Just Do It".  It requires communication, internal marketing, employee involvement.  Lisa Battaglia of Battaglia Communications explains why it is important, what you need to do, and how it can ultimately improve your bottom line.

Dr. Alex Leslie presents the results of the ATRI study of the challenges women face in the trucking industry and strategies for how to mitigate these challenges

FMCSA has added four new criteria to the Crash Preventability Program.  Additionally, it has revised the criteria for a number of others. 

Lauren Sheets Jarrell of the American Tort Reform Assn. reveals their 2025 list of "Judicial Hellholes."  Important information for litigation as well as driver recruiting, load pricing, and trip routing.

Holiday driving means risks.  Motive Safety Guru Gary Johnson tells us what their data says about the riskiest times during the holiday season.  

Trucking Insurance is a substantial expense.  You need to ask questions BEFORE you buy.  Questions about claims handling, litigation, choice of counsel,....BEFORE you buy.  

Think twice before you do a post-accident D & A test that is not required by the DOT.

Slogans are not a substitute for safety.  Platitudes are not protection in Court.  Listen to the discussion of how slogans, without a program and culture, don't cut it.  And what you need to do to protect your company.  

Lombardi time--being early is the key to effective trucking defense.  

Towing companies are vital to trucking.  They invest in equipment, come out at all hours and in all weather, and keep us rolling.  They are entitled to be fairly compensated. However, there are times when trucking companies are hit with excessive bills?  What can you do? Like most other things in trucking--prepare now, act immediately.  Listen to what you need to do.