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Steven Cadena Joins Alliant – Steven Cadena has joined Alliant Insurance Services, bringing over ten years of experience in commercial trucking insurance from Laredo, Texas, focusing on cross-border transportation companies. Acquisition Announcement – On February 12, 2026, Alliant Insurance Services
Are the current levels of “financial responsibility” — primarily liability insurance — for carriers too low? This is a question that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been examining since a report released in April indicated that the existing $750,000 minimum is inadequate
MAN Financial Services UK Joins TRATON Financial Services Swindon, November 4, 2024 – MAN Financial Services UK has officially become part of TRATON Financial Services, integrating with the TRATON GROUP, a major player in the commercial vehicle manufacturing and mobility solutions sector. Since its
FMCSA Report Highlights Data Limitations on Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently presented a report to Congress regarding the adequacy of current financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, noting significant data
Financial Actions Against Protesters in Ottawa On Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that financial institutions have swiftly frozen accounts linked to the protests in Ottawa, resulting in many demonstrators facing financial challenges. In her remarks, Freeland committed to
Truck accidents are not only on the rise, but their financial implications are also increasing sharply. Factors such as widespread fraud, double brokering, escalating truck prices, and rising labor costs, coupled with an increase in substantial court awards known as “nuclear verdicts,” have led to h
Legislation to Adjust Motor Carrier Insurance Requirements Reintroduced This week, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) reintroduced legislation aimed at ensuring that minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers are periodically updated to reflect the inflation rate of medical expenses. Hist
Illinois Assigned Risk Plan Faces Significant Losses The Illinois Commercial Auto Assigned Risk Plan is experiencing underwriting losses that approach levels commonly seen during market distress, prompting concerns regarding oversight, verification of exposure, and potential exploitation of the syst
Overview of Trucking Insurance System Failures This article is the seventh part of a continuing analysis of the issues within America’s trucking insurance sector. Previous sections explored various aspects including regulatory gaps allowing insurers to bind policies without assessing carrier safety,
