Transforming Trucking Safety: The Role of Technology and Data, with Mark Epperson

Send us Fan MailTrucking Risk and Insurance with Mark Epperson: Improving Safety with TechnologyIn this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, guest Mark Epperson, co-lead of Alliant Specialties Transportation Vertical, discusses the firm's approach to improving safety and reducing costs in the trucking industry through data-driven telematics and innovative insurance products. He shares insights into how telematics data and technology can help trucking companies monitor and enhance driver performance, reduce retained losses, and ultimately drive better economic outcomes. The conversation also touches on the industry's reputation challenges, the importance of newer technology in trucks, and the current state of the commercial auto insurance market.You can contact Mark Epperson:[email protected]://alliant.com/risk-management/alliant-specialty/transportation-insurance/Your Hosts: John FarquharSummit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca1 226 [email protected] HarrisSafety Dawg Inc: [email protected] 905 973 705600:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:55 Understanding the Transportation Vertical01:32 Cross-Border Presence and Market Challenges02:19 Unique Value Proposition of Alliant02:46 Telematics and Data-Driven Insights03:50 Driver Behavior and Safety Improvements05:09 Technology Adoption in Trucking22:43 Insurance Market Trends and Challenges25:35 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKeeping it Safety Dawg Simple!#trucksafety #truckinsurance #truckpodcastDo you need a "Truck Driver Safety Policy?" Get it today! https://safetydawg.com/policy