Why aren't trucks as safe as airplanes? Should motor carriers be required to carry more insurance? On this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Deborah Lockridge talks to Lane Kidd of The Trucking Alliance about an essay he wrote on trucking's duty to public safety. This episode sponsored by CAT Scale In this episode: Can you compare trucking's safety record to the airline industry's? The Trucking Alliance’s ambitious goal to eliminate truck crash fatalities. Emerging technology advancements like autonomous trucks and collision mitigation systems Raising minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers — pros and cons The problem with so few motor carriers having safety ratings from FMCSA If victims of truck crashes were adequately compensated, would litigation drop? 🤝 Follow and connect with HDT on social media! Twitter/X Facebook LinkedIn

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