Transportation Insurance
Transport Canada Updates HOS Regulations for Essential Freight for COVID-19
Transport Canada has released guidance similar to what the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) did last week as relief to truck drivers during COVID-19. Drivers who move essential freight between our provinces will be exempt from hours-of-service (HOS) requirements. The primary difference between Transport Canada and the DOT release is that Canadian truck drivers have to make sure their Bill of Lading [...]
Understanding the Bill of Lading – Webinar
Developing a better understanding of the Bill of Lading is essential for transportation professionals. Topics discussed include: What is the difference between the shipper or carrier issuing a Bill of Lading? What is a declared value shipment and what is the intent behind it? What are the best carrier practices when dealing with a declared value Bill of Lading? What [...]
Leading Transportation Specialist Shaun Courtney Joins Bryson Team
Bryson & Associates is delighted to announce Shaun Courtney, Senior Account Executive, to its Transportation team. “I am truly excited to have Shaun join us,” said Tammy McCarthy, Bryson’s Director of Transportation. “His background and strong technical expertise in Transportation, Logistics, and Marine for small to large enterprises has allowed him to become a true leader in this field.” Courtney [...]
Trucking Technology Evolves in 2019
Technology has taken over much of the world, including transportation. ECM downloads can predict the activity of engines, refrigerated trailers speak to the language of temperature variations from pick up to delivery, satellite tracking provide real time delivery of location, movement of vehicles, technology is improving lane assistance awareness while dash cams record a multitude of information both while in [...]
Risks in Shipping Contracts with Gordon Hearn
The movement of goods presents risks to every business included along the distribution chain. Whether you are a shipper, load broker, carrier, or freight agent awareness on specific shipping contract risks is important. Why does my business model matter for my trucking company? Along with his colleague, Carole McAfee Wallace, Gordon Hearn joined us to go in to much greater [...]
Hidden Pitfalls in Carrier Contracts
Whether you are a carrier, broker, or performing carrier there are certain risks you take on when signing a contract. The question is: Do you know the risks your company is agreeing to when signing a contract? In a busy and competitive industry, it can be difficult to take the time necessary to thoroughly review contracts before signing. However, it is [...]
The Importance of Fighting Tickets in Trucking Industry
As the insurance market continues to harden for the transportation industry, it has never been more important to do everything in your power to maintain a safe record. This means taking proactive steps to create things like a Culture of Safety within your trucking organization. It is also important to develop reactive strategies for situations like fighting tickets. Joel Lacoursiere [...]
The Cost of a Data Breach for a Trucking Operation is More Than You Think
The cost of a data breach is going up with Digital Privacy Act amendments The Digital Privacy Act amendments that alter PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) came into effect November 1st, 2018. The amendment makes it mandatory for any company that experiences a data breach to report it to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and any potentially impacted clients, employees and [...]
Gearing up for the Holiday Season
With the Christmas season (yes, I said that word!) just around the corner, it is not only a time that we start to gear up to get all the Christmas cheer stocked up and gifts for under the tree but also a time for criminal minds to be at their peak! What a season to shop for loaded trailers full of [...]
How much does that claim really cost?
It is surprising how many transportation and fleet companies look at their insurance loss run and identify the figure with the total cost. This method of cost evaluation is inaccurate on such a magnificent scale. Somewhat parallel to the iceberg theory, only 20% is visible. The remaining 80% is quite relevant but goes unnoticed and therefore easily overlooked or overshadowed. [...]