Small Business Owner-Operator Brent Hanslovan Makes a Big Impact
Today we highlight Brent Hanslovan Trucking, an Oregon-based owner-operator who’s busy making a big impact. Sports often provide a metaphor for business and work. Oregon-based owner-operator Brent Hanslovan, a former pitcher for his West Albany, Oregon high school baseball team, says whatever success he had was because his teammates had his back. “Whether it was […]
New Advancements in Motor Vehicle Record Reports – Improving Insurance Policies and Fleet Management
Have you experienced the surprise violation on a driver’s annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check? Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Reports are one of the most useful tools for maintaining driver qualification, onboarding new drivers, underwriting and managing insurance policies, and improving insurance rates. In this blog post, we’ll explore the new advancements in MVR Reports […]
Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist Austin Sweeney Delivers the Goods Through Commercial Trucking
Red Table Beets The load was red table beets totaling the max 80,000 pounds including the Freightliner tractor-trailer. It originated from Dayton, Oregon, which is farming country. Berries, hazelnuts, wheat, dairy, nursery plants, and vegetables – red table beets, included. While transporting the red beet load, commercial truck driver Austin Sweeney experienced instinct kicking in […]
FLEET INSURANCE 101: How Can Fleet Insurers Make Policies Better With Risk Mitigation?
How Can Fleet Insurers Make Policies Better With Risk Mitigation? A common misconception across fleet insurance is that once a policy is bound and signed, the work is done. However, this is actually when the real work begins! In this post, we’ll explore how implementing risk mitigation strategies is vital to ensuring safe drivers, managing […]
FLEET INSURANCE 101: How Does the Commercial Transportation Insurance Process Work?
How Does the Commercial Transportation Insurance Process Work? Whether you’re an insurer, trucking company or underwriter, you most likely deal with at least one part of the commercial transportation insurance process. But what does the whole process actually look like, and what happens at each step? Today, we’ll walk through a typical process for requesting […]
FLEET INSURANCE 101: Who Are The Key Players In Commercial Transportation Insurance, And What Are Their Primary Roles And Responsibilities?
Insured,TPA, Underwriter – these are just a few of the primary titles in the fleet insurance industry. But what do they mean? There are four key players who have various roles and responsibilities in commercial fleet insurance, but…it’s not as simple as it sounds. So today, we’re defining each role, and how they work together […]
Product Specialist Nick Rice on Bringing Safety, Risk Mitigation, and Compliance to Commercial Transportation Insurance
Nick Rice, Product Specialist at ClearConnect Solutions, is one of the world’s better helpers. “When I’m gone one day I hope to have left the world a better place,” Nick remarks.. “Whether it’s briefly holding eye contact or a quick acknowledgement to a passerby; or pushing a grocery cart in the parking lot back to […]
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Screening and the Benefits of Auto-Adjudication
MVR Screening – How Is It Used in Fleet Insurance and Underwriting? MVR screening refers to the process of reviewing an individual’s driving history as recorded by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or equivalent agency. Insurance companies often use MVR screenings to assess driver risk. The MVR report typically includes information about accidents, […]
Driver Compliance is All in the Details: A Feature with Compliance Coordinator, Ben Estevez
The devil is in the details. The saying rings especially true for ClearConnect Solutions’ Ben Estevez. Ben’s role in handling compliance for vendors and carriers – and the critical need for accuracy in supporting new bindings and renewals – suits him wholeheartedly. “Attention to detail absolutely activates a part of my brain,” said Ben. “The […]
Safety As A Service And ClearConnect Solutions – Driver Safety Training And Risk Prevention
Helping drivers be better drivers. Drivers benefit from continuous reminders on safe driving practices, not to mention there are FMCSA requirements for commercial drivers – defensive driving, hours of service, hazardous materials handling and cargo securement. Additionally, drivers must have training for vehicle inspection, maintenance, orientation (for new drivers), accident remediation and recurring safety training. […]
