Trucker Focus - Acuity Insurance

06/23/2026

Driver-facing cameras continue to be a hot topic across the trucking industry—from safety and coaching to privacy and trust.

ATRI is inviting motor carriers to participate in a new study looking at how in-cab monitoring may impact safety and operational outcomes. If your fleet has experience with this technology, this could be a chance to add your perspective to the conversation.

In this new study, the American Transportation Research Institute will explore how driver-facing cameras can impact safety and operational metrics in trucking fleets.

06/19/2026

Trucking businesses have a lot to manage — and risk can show up in more places than one.

That’s why specialized support matters.

From trucking safety materials to risk control support and industry-specific expertise, Acuity helps support businesses that keep things moving.

Talk with your Acuity independent agent about coverage and support built for trucking.

06/16/2026

Summer heat can make long days on the road even more demanding. Staying hydrated, keeping your cab cool, and taking breaks when needed can help protect your health behind the wheel.

Before your next route, take a few minutes to review these heat safety tips.

Truck drivers face serious heat risks in summer. Learn essential heat safety tips for commercial drivers, from hydration to cab maintenance and spotting early signs of heat illness.

06/14/2026

Today’s trucks carry more than cargo.

They carry the technology and equipment that help keep a trucking business moving — cameras, GPS units, ELDs, tools, and trailer equipment.

When that gear is damaged or stolen, it can mean more than a replacement cost. It can affect safety, efficiency, compliance, and the ability to stay on schedule.

That is why trucking-specific coverage matters.

Acuity’s Truckers’ Enhancements include broadened coverage for electronic equipment, such as cameras, GPS units, and logs, plus miscellaneous equipment used with trailers. It is one more way Acuity helps protect how truckers actually work today.

Talk with your independent agent to learn more.

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

06/08/2026

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries—and their impact often extends far beyond vehicle damage.

Here are four practical ways employers can help reduce driving-related risks and create a safer work environment.

Read the full article to learn how motor vehicle accidents affect workers' compensation costs and what steps organizations can take to better protect their employees and their business.

🔗 https://www.acuity.com/the-focus/business/when-motor-vehicle-accidents-drive-workers-compensation-costs-what-employers-need-to-know

06/04/2026

Nobody knows the challenges of the road better than the people who drive it every day.

That's why more fleets are turning to telematics—not to play "big brother," but to help identify risks, improve safety, and protect drivers. Better visibility into things like speeding, harsh braking, and vehicle performance can help fleets make smarter decisions and potentially manage insurance costs more effectively over time.

Learn how telematics can help businesses improve fleet safety, build trust, and manage commercial auto insurance costs through better risk visibility and transparency.

06/02/2026

Protecting what matters most starts with putting safety first every day and in every moment.

During National Safety Month, we’re reminded that safety is more than policies and procedures. It’s caring for people, looking out for one another, and creating safer communities together. ❤️

At Acuity, people are truly at the heart of everything we do.

05/31/2026

The FMCSA has launched Motus, the new USDOT Registration System for the commercial motor vehicle community.

Motus is designed to help users apply for and manage registrations, update company information, submit biennial updates, track registration actions, and manage authorized access to company accounts.

Learn more and get started:

FMCSA is proud to release Motus: USDOT Registration System to the commercial motor vehicle community. This modernized motor carrier registration system is major step forward in FMCSA’s efforts to strengthen oversight, reduce fraud, improve efficiency, and better serve America’s trucking industry...

05/28/2026

The hard part about managing risk in trucking is that it usually isn’t one big thing.

It’s small variables stacking up over the course of a trip: unfamiliar roads, tighter delivery windows, shifting traffic patterns, cargo that changes a truck's reaction.

The more those conditions overlap, the less predictable a run can become.

We put together a quick breakdown of how those factors tend to show up in real-world operations.

Read more on the blog: https://www.acuity.com/the-focus/trucker/what-can-increase-crash-risk-for-truck-drivers-how-distance-routes-and-cargo-play-a-role

05/28/2026

Long hours, time away from loved ones, and the demands of the road can take a toll.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to encourage drivers and trucking businesses alike to prioritize wellness both on and off the road. A healthier driver is a safer driver, and support can make all the difference.

Read more: https://www.acuity.com/the-focus/trucker/happy--healthy-truck-drivers