The (many) risks and uncertainties facing trucking today

Why do insurers continue to raise premiums? Trucking is a risky environment lately.
Feb. 20, 2026

There are many reasons why motor carrier insurers consider the current environment to be risky—to say nothing of nuclear verdicts. Tim Denoyer, VP and senior analyst at ACT Research, outlines some of the industry's latest issues: cargo theft, Supreme Court cases, FMCSA crackdowns, and more.

Timestamps:

  • 01:11 - Cargo theft
  • 02:19 - Trucking capacity
  • 03:37 - Insurance coverage
  • 05:54 - Major Supreme Court cases
  • 08:44 - Freight rate suspense

About the Author

Jeremy Wolfe

Editor

Editor Jeremy Wolfe joined the FleetOwner team in February 2024. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with majors in English and Philosophy. He previously served as Editor for Endeavor Business Media's Water Group publications.

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