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10/14/2026

Cargo thieves don’t have to break into a trailer. Some use fake carrier identities or changed delivery instructions to get the load handed over.

Verify who’s picking up the freight and where it’s going. If something changes, check it through a trusted contact.

More in our cargo theft prevention blog: https://www.acuity.com/the-focus/trucker/ask-the-trucking-specialist-truck-trailer-and-cargo-theft

10/06/2026

Planning for extra holiday freight? October is a good time to work through the details—before those loads hit your schedule.

Here’s what to discuss with your insurance agent and your team.

The trucking industry often faces periods of heightened demand, whether it’s during a surge in consumer spending, a busy shipping season, or a time-sensitive project deadline. These peak times bring unique challenges, including tighter delivery schedules, higher cargo values, and more complex logi...

10/04/2026

Your business is personal. The relationships behind it matter.

Christopher McGrew shares what having people in his corner has meant to him and his trucking business.

To the McGrew Trucking team: thank you for choosing Acuity and letting us get to know the people behind the trucks. We truly value the partnership.

09/29/2026

Some of the most useful safety conversations start with, “How did that delivery go?”

Make time to listen, work through challenges, and recognize good decisions behind the wheel.

More on building training and accountability into your fleet’s day-to-day:

Driver training continues long after orientation. Clear expectations, practical coaching, and consistent follow-up can help trucking fleets support their drivers and strengthen everyday safety habits.

09/22/2026

Your trucking business can change without adding a single truck. A different haul, a longer route, or new equipment can be a good reason to check in with your agent about your coverage.

Talk through what’s changed, and explore Acuity’s trucking coverage options:

Learn about our commercial truck insurance coverage, meet our commercial truck experts, and more! Acuity is an award winning provider of trucking insurance.

09/18/2026

When you run a small trucking business, you’ve got plenty on your plate. You want a team that keeps you in the loop and helps you know what comes next.

Thank you for trusting us with your business, Kathleen. We’re proud to be on your team.

09/15/2026

Truck Driver Appreciation Week gives the industry a moment to say thank you. That appreciation can carry through the rest of the year in how drivers’ time, safety, and professionalism are valued.

CCJ - Commercial Carrier Journal

As we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and National Trucking Week, industry leaders explain why everyday respect is vital for supply chain workers.

09/13/2026

To the trucker drivers who spend their days—and often nights—on the road: thank you.

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we’re proud to recognize the care, skill and commitment you bring to every mile.

09/09/2026

The DOT's newly released AV strategy aims to answer that by clarifying federal rules, setting new performance standards, and modernizing regulations for the autonomous era. Get the details on what's ahead for the trucking industry: https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/what-dots-av-strategy-means-for-trucking.

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a new automated-vehicle strategy that outlines plans for driverless-truck regulations, cross-state freight corridors, and federal safety standards.

09/08/2026

What issues are having the greatest impact on trucking in 2026?

The American Transportation Research Institute is inviting motor carriers, professional drivers, and other industry stakeholders to rank their top concerns and potential strategies for addressing them. The survey is open through October 2.

Take the survey and help inform ATRI’s annual Top Industry Issues report:

Washington, DC – The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, today launched the 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey.  The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with...