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 […]
Lloyd’s Lab Alumni Catch Up with Scott Grandys: A Year of Promise and Progress
This April will mark the one-year anniversary of ClearConnect Solutions proudly joining Lloyd’s Lab as a leading InsurTech innovator in the transportation insurance market. Lloyd’s Lab is a worldwide leader in commercial, corporate, and specialty risk solutions, and at least 40% of its global premiums are held by U.S. customers. The esteemed Lloyd’s Lab ten-week […]
Supply Chain Fitness and ClearConnect Solutions Announce Driver Health and Fitness Partnership
ClearConnect Solutions has partnered with Supply Chain Fitness, a leading driver health and fitness program designed with the truck driver in mind. Scott Grandys (President/Co-founder of ClearConnect Solutions) and Dr. Mark Manera (Founder/CEO of Supply Chain Fitness) are excited to share their passion for driver wellness and risk mitigation to elevate the health and fitness […]
Advances in Automation Are Helping the Commercial Trucking Industry Avoid Negligent Hiring Claims
One of the biggest issues facing the commercial trucking industry today is negligent hiring. Bad drivers mean more claims, and that means higher fees across the board. But by leveraging access to MVR reports and understanding underwriting requirements for drivers, the industry is in a position to “think forward.” On February 25th, ClearConnect hosted its second […]
Automation: The Key to Staying Compliant in the Transportation Industry
The transportation industry is among the most highly regulated segments of the U.S. economy, and for good reason – those regulations are there to help keep our nation’s roadways safe. Many organizations have a say in overseeing various parts of the industry, starting with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA), whose mission it is […]
The Trucking Industry Insurance Landscape: What’s Driving Rate Increases?
The trucking industry is facing cost escalations from multiple directions. Driver shortages, rising fuel prices, and necessary investments in technology are putting increased demands on their already narrow margins. Insurance rates, however, have represented the largest area of growth in operational expenses. In a recent report, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) found the trucking […]