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

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Trucking Risk and Insurance with Mark Epperson: Improving Safety with Technology
In 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:
[e-mail]
https://alliant.com/risk-management/alliant-specialty/transportation-insurance/
Your Hosts:
John Farquhar
Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca
1 226 802-2762
[e-mail]
Chris Harris
Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com
[e-mail]
1 905 973 7056
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:55 Understanding the Transportation Vertical
01:32 Cross-Border Presence and Market Challenges
02:19 Unique Value Proposition of Alliant
02:46 Telematics and Data-Driven Insights
03:50 Driver Behavior and Safety Improvements
05:09 Technology Adoption in Trucking
22:43 Insurance Market Trends and Challenges
25:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple!
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