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The average household is hit for $4,939 in costs from lawsuits in America.  This is the increase of the costs of goods caused by suits.  Increasing at twice the rate of inflation.  This is from the U.S. Chamber's recent report which I review in this podcast.

"Minor accidents" today can lead to extraordinary claims--torn rotator cuff, torn ACL, meniscus tear,...Learn what you need to do to protect your company.

TCA has proposed a plan for FMCSA reform--provide the resources needed to meet the challenge of elimination of bad actors from our industry.  TCA President Jim Mullen presents the TCA plan to do so.

The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision impacted freight brokers.  However, the aftershocks are hitting the trucking companies and changing the dynamics of the industry.  Trucking companies need to be prepared.

Tommy Ruke, insurance strategist and policy expert, tells us the impact of Montgomery v. Caribe for freight brokers and carriers.

The US Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport has major impact throughout the industry--freight brokers, trucking companies, and insurers.  What happened. What you must do.

How cognitive testing of truck drivers can be a key safety benefit with PJ Barklay of Impirica

Hayden Cardiff, founder and chief innovation officer of Idelic, tells how machine learning can increase safety and decrease risk...and provide a data driven defense to the subjective opinion of the billboard attorneys' "experts".

Bison Transport's Garth Pitzel shares their use of cognitive testing in the hiring process for truck drivers and the results they've achieved.

Dr. Gina Anderson of Luma Brighter Learning provides the foundation for EFFECTIVE Driver training.  Decrease risk.  Increase defensibility.  And Denuclearize.

The worst places to be sued according to the American Tort Reform Assn.   ATRAI V.P. Lauren Sheets Jarrell reviews the 2026 list of where "not" to be sued.

Your 2026 Event Calendar still needs programing?  We've got new and dynamic options for you: -Mock Trial Presentation-demonstrates the importance of actions, not just lecture on what to do -AI Trucking Defense-A revolutionary approach to responding to Plaintiff actions with objective, data based evidence -Driver Day-A drivers meeting "event" with energy that changes the entire dynamics

ATRI'S annual Top 10 list of trucking issues is a snapshot of what confronts us and a blueprint of how to address them.  Rebecca Brewster, ATRI Pres. and COO takes us through the list and provides insights as to the findings.

Undermine Plaintiff's claims of negligent hiring based upon the subjective opinions of their hired "experts" by adopting an AI driven system that is data driven with objective findings.

Plaintiffs prey upon trucking companies with hired "experts" who testify that the company did not meet the "standard of care" or meet "industry standards".  Today, we rebut these subjective opinions with experts giving a subjective opinion.  We can flip the script.  Employing AI for the processes and operations creates objective, data driven evidence to defend the company and potentially lowering the risk.  This is the first in a series of how to do so and the benefits resulting.