Shippers say carrier reviews now lead with safety and insurance
At the ATA management conference on Oct. 17, Ferguson Enterprises said its carrier and broker reviews now start with safety strategy, driver development and insurance, and ArcBest said it re-vetted carriers.
What happened
At the ATA management conference on Oct. 17, Ferguson Enterprises said its carrier and broker reviews now start with safety strategy, driver development and insurance, and ArcBest said it re-vetted carriers.
Why it matters
Since the Supreme Court's Montgomery ruling, shippers and brokers are vetting carriers harder, and reviews that once started with service and rates now start with safety, insurance and driver training.
What to consider
Keep your safety records ready to send the same day a shipper or broker asks.
Sources
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