Recent Posts from Bryan Paulozzi, Vice President, Transportation

A person receiving a same day / home delivery package ordered from an ecommerce site.

Transportation 4 min read April 22, 2024 3 Ways Ecommerce Is Affecting the Same Day and Home Delivery Industry With the rise of the millennial e-commerce shopper, consumer interest in same day and home delivery …

Two professional movers delivering furniture inside of a home

Transportation 10 min read January 19, 2024 3PL Over-the-Threshold Delivery: Risks and Insurance Insights The booming e-commerce industry has shined a light for insurers in an industry previously flying …

A truck loading valuable cargo, showcasing proactive measures for cargo theft prevention. Implementing strategies such as technology-enhanced security, driver training, secure rest stops, strict cargo handling procedures, safety culture, cargo insurance, and continuous updates help protect against theft and ensure a secure transportation process.

Transportation 15 min read November 28, 2023 Cargo Theft Prevention: 8 Tips Your cargo plays a pivotal role in connecting businesses and customers. However, it's a target for …

This photo shows snow-covered cards in a winter landscape, highlighting the importance of winter preparedness and safety measures for vehicle owners.

Transportation 7 min read November 01, 2023 Last-Mile Delivery: Winter Weather Preparation and Safety Tips Winter weather can create problems for transportation, especially for delivery drivers hitting icy …

This photo shows a front view of two white, unbranded, electric delivery vans parked in front of a charging station with two charge points. Behind these two vans are two more. Companies that are electrifying their last mile delivery fleet need to plan for several financial and safety considerations — including lithium-ion battery care and storage.

Transportation 16 min read September 21, 2023 Electrifying Last Mile Delivery The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the transportation industry, presenting …

A last mile delivery driver in a crisp blue vest, fitted white T-shirt, and black cap is gleefully completing work in his parked vehicle. The van is near several other cars that you can make out in the distance. The sun is shining brightly, and the driver is smiling broadly, his teeth white against his tanned skin. He is leaning a clipboard on his steering wheel, checking off an order, ready to complete his delivery. The driver’s happy expression conveys joy and employee engagement. Benefits, adequate compensation, and a great corporate culture can boost driver satisfaction.

Transportation 15 min read August 07, 2023 Is Your Courier Business Inspiring Driver Engagement? A recent Gallup study found 52% of U.S. and Canadian employees are “quiet quitting” (not engaged at …

This image shows a judge in a black robe sitting at the bench, with a wood gavel in his left hand raised as if he’s about to pronounce judgement. His right-hand rests on two file folders. In the background, two jurors stand in the jury box. No faces show, and the people are blurry, so the focus is on the gavel. Last-mile delivery companies find themselves in courtrooms like this one, defending against negligence claims. Opportunistic investors are funding these lawsuits, angling for a share of the settlement. This so-called “third-party litigation funding” is driving up insurance rates for the entire transportation industry.

Transportation 7 min read July 28, 2023 Third-Party Litigation Funding in Last-Mile Delivery Nuclear verdicts in the commercial transportation industry are driving insurance premiums higher. A …

This black and white photo shows a small court room with five rows of bench seats. Three medium-size windows illuminate the space. An antique scale sits on a long table immediately in front of the seating. The scale represents the concept of justice. In the transportation industry, a strong safety focus can tip the scale in your favor and help you prevent a nuclear verdict.

Transportation 7 min read July 11, 2023 Preventing Nuclear Verdicts in Transportation Nuclear verdicts, meaning exceptionally high jury awards, continue to be on the rise in the …

A women buckling her seatbelt with packages on the passengers seat

Transportation 4 min read February 09, 2023 Social Inflation, Nuclear Verdicts and Last-Mile Safety Carriers covering the last-mile transportation industry have posted loss ratios in excess, or just …