January Trucking News!
Welcome to 2025! I hope everyone enjoyed their time off. Below is a snapshot of a few interesting reads regarding the trucking industry. Should you have any trucking, home, auto, life or commercial insurance related questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Happy New Year!
-Chris Pui, Insurance Broker
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“Saia LTL Freight has added two Tesla Semi trucks to its fleet. The partnership with Tesla represents another step forward in sustainable transportation as Saia becomes one of the early testers of Tesla’s electric semi-trucks.?…”
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“‘A lot of truckers will bid "good riddance!" to 2024 when the clock strikes midnight tonight. At the same time, many say they will welcome 2025 with considerably more optimism, while still others see the new year as just more of the old one.….”
“EZ Lynk’s electronic logging device (ELD) can now be used in Canada, having received third-party certification...The app-based ELD works seamlessly across Canada and the U.S., the company claims.”
“Cargo theft was rampant in 2024, continuing a trend from the year before. During the first half of the year, cargo theft increased by 49% over the same time in 2023....”
“A Dryden OPP investigation determined the towing company impersonated law enforcement in order to be dispatched to the scene instead of the original towing company police dispatched....”
Happy New Year! Appreciate you kicking things off with useful resources. Trucking in 2025 is going to be all about adjusting to rising costs, regulations, and the ongoing driver shortage. Insurance plays a huge role in helping carriers stay compliant and protect their margins.