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Thinking about expanding your fleet? “You should expand as long as you do it safely and with a controlled approach", says Jordan Chastain, senior vice president of sales at Reliance Partners. Chastain urges motor carriers to plan ahead before executing an expansion. It’s best to make sure growth can be controlled as much as possible by establishing safety parameters, adequate driver training, and sometimes additional support staff. #fleetmanagement #fleetoperations #truckinsurance FREIGHTWAVES.COM Thinking about expanding your fleet? - FreightWaves

"Higher CSA scores lead to expensive insurance rates, persuade shippers to forego contracting with your company, and tend to encourage more driver turnover." Because of the current insurance landscape, it can take a couple of months to even years to move out of the high-risk market because of bad accidents carriers have experienced. Reliance Partners' senior vice president of sales, Joe Schreiner, suggested that seeking guidance from a trusted safety consultant sooner rather than later can potentially keep you out of the high-risk bracket in the first place. Read more below to learn about the rules and regulations that can affect rates. #DataQs #BASICs #CSAScores #FMCSA #highrisk #truckinsurance FREIGHTWAVES.COM Squelch high CSA scores to broaden your insurance options - FreightWaves

For carriers navigating the current economic climate, the health of your fleet’s CSA score could mean the difference between securing freight and sidelining your fleet. This webinar – From DataQ Challenges to Digital Partners: Equipping your fleet for the “new normal” will give you the resources needed to assess your current risk level, and provide practical tips to maintain or improve your CSA score. You'll hear ORDP's Managing Director, Bryan Shannon, and Vice President of Risk Services at Reliance Partners, John Seidl discuss CSA impacts and how to implement an insurance strategy to mitigate risk to your business. Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/gNhPFMC NetraDyne Open Road Drivers Plan ZOOM.US Welcome! You are invited to join From DataQ Challenges to Digital Partners Equipping Fleets and Carriers for the “New Normal”. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

This year, we placed #9 on the 25-249 Employer Category for #BestPlacesToWork2020! We are ecstatic to have received this award consecutively since 2016. Congrats to all the winners! 🎉

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While Louisianans and Texans made their way North to escape the wrath of #HurricaneLaura, fleets of commercial truckers came the opposite direction to deal with the aftermath. This week, FreightWaves gives us the ins and outs of getting emergency supplies to affected areas quickly and discusses what truckers have to endure during hurricane season. “We should appreciate truck drivers for what they do,” FreightWaves Market Expert Donny Gilbert said. “These emergency operations would not exist without their help.” #ThankATrucker FREIGHTWAVES.COM Truckers aid in Laura relief despite market tightness - FreightWaves

"It only takes a few minutes away from your trailer to become a victim of cargo theft, which is why it’s important to take preliminary steps to protect your payload." Hear from Brian Runnels, director of safety at Reliance Partners, and Brandon Richards, chief sales officer at Reliance Partners, on how actions like parking at well-lit rest areas or truck stops can reduce the chances of a theft occurring. #cargosecurity #cargotheft #cargotracking #truckstopsafety FREIGHTWAVES.COM Crack down on cargo theft with situational awareness - FreightWaves FreightWaves October 8 at 7:15 PM · “The best way for drivers to protect themselves and their cargo is to always pay attention to where you are, what’s going on around you and ask yourself if your parking arrangement is as safe as you can make it,” said Reliance Partners' Brian Runnels. https://hubs.la/H0xGtQy0

FreightWaves October 8 at 7:15 PM · “The best way for drivers to protect themselves and their cargo is to always pay attention to where you are, what’s going on around you and ask yourself if your parking arrangement is as safe as you can make it,” said Reliance Partners' Brian Runnels. https://hubs.la/H0xGtQy0

What is a tradition you practice each year to celebrate your heritage? When we asked some of our team members this question, Account Manager Daniela Lira, described one of her family's favorite traditions: "Every December 12th we celebrate El Dia De La Virgen and both of my kids dress up as Juan Diego. We go to church as early as 2am and stay until 7am. It's something I do every year with my mom and kids." As for Director of Sales Arvin Castellanos, his favorite tradition is simple..."Carne Asada." We are proud of our employees' heritage and their longstanding traditions!

In coordination with #HispanicHeritageMonth, join us in recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to our history, culture, and achievements, including some of our very own members. Over the next few days, we will be celebrating some of our team members whose Hispanic heritage brings value to their lives and their work at Reliance Partners! 🇨🇱🇳🇮🇨🇺🇲🇽🇵🇷

On Tuesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out changes to four provisions of the HOS regulations in an effort to provide added flexibility to carriers and drivers. VP of Risk Services at Reliance Partners, John Seidl, takes us through his thoughts on each of the changes to the HOS provisions which include: short-haul exception, sleeper berth provision, 30-minute break requirement and adverse driving conditions exception. Seidl explains, "The changes are all in favor of the driver and the company, [FMCSA] is taking nothing away from drivers; they’re only giving.” #safety #insurance #riskmanagement #transportation #trucking #fmcsa #driversafety #hoursofservice FREIGHTWAVES.COM Take advantage of HOS exception flexibility - FreightWaves FreightWaves October 1 at 7:41 PM · Reliance Partners' John Seidl shares thoughts on the latest HOS changes and explains the benefits of doing your regulatory homework. https://hubs.ly/H0xj1R90

FreightWaves October 1 at 7:41 PM · Reliance Partners' John Seidl shares thoughts on the latest HOS changes and explains the benefits of doing your regulatory homework. https://hubs.ly/H0xj1R90

Is taking your furry friend on the road for you? Brian Runnels, director of safety at Reliance Partners, suggests driving with pets shouldn’t be an issue as long as you’re a responsible owner and safe driver. Read more below on what you should consider first! FREIGHTWAVES.COM K9 co-pilots: What to consider before before hitting the road with Fido - FreightWaves FreightWaves October 22 at 8:14 PM · Life on the road isn’t for everyone — including dogs. Truckers should ask themselves whether their furry friend will enjoy life on the go. Article brought to you by Reliance Partners. https://hubs.la/H0yqTLb0

Job Summary: Reliance Partners is one of the fastest-growing insurance agencies in the United States. The company was recently featured in Fortune as one of America's Best Workplaces and Inc. 500's Fastest Growing Companies. The sales position will focus on transportation and logistics insurance specifically. There is ample opportunity for advancement within our organization. Bilingual candidates (Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Punjabi language skills) are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Location: Chattanooga, TN Hours/Week: 40 Compensation Base + Commission Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance 401k Vacation Sick Leave Holidays Education & Experience: Experience in a fast-paced sales environment This position contingent on successfully passing and obtain an Alabama, Tennessee, or Georgia producer’s license in Property & Casualty insurance Team player Achieve sales goals through prospecting and cold-calling leads Experience in transportation and logistics industry is ideal, but not required Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned by Manager. Manage all day-to-day with prospecting, calling, marketing, and selling prospective clients in the transportation and logistics space Effective management of sales pipeline Ability to multi-task and maintain a high volume of daily calls while growing your book of business Work closely with current clients to develop long lasting relationships Correspond with customers and respond to inquiries via email & phone Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong prioritizing and time management skills Ability to communicate in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Croatian, Bosnian, Punajbi, Hindi, or Gujarati is strongly preferred Exceptional detail accuracy skills Strong “people skills” and positive, can-do attitude is a must Ability to interact with employees and customers in a professional manner Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Must be organized Strong computer skills with various software including Microsoft Office, E-Mail and Internet Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with others Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m or 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Reliance Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Reliance Partners complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Reliance Partners expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Reliance Partner’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. To learn more, please visit our website: www.reliancepartners.com RELIANCE PARTNERS Sales Representative

WE'RE HIRING! 💼 We are looking to add Sales professionals who are ready to grow with us at our #Chattanooga and #Birmingham locations. Reliance Partners is one of the fastest growing insurance agencies in the US and a leader in the transportation and logistics space. Join America’s fastest-growing commercial insurance agency and see why 99% of employees at Reliance Partners say it is a great place to work! https://lnkd.in/eGkKfGG RELIANCEPARTNERS.COM Careers | Commercial Transportation & Trucking Insurance - Reliance Partners

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Cannon said. Read more from Reliance Partners' vice president of third-party logistics (3PL), Jamie Cannon, on how to protect your company from ransomware attacks with coverage like cyber liability insurance, and why paying ransoms doesn't guarantee that your company will regain its data. #cybercrime #cyberliability #cybersecurity #malware #ransomware FREIGHTWAVES.COM Time is of the essence after ransomware attack - FreightWaves FreightWaves October 15 at 2:25 PM · Ransomware attacks have risen during the pandemic. Reliance Partners' Jamie Cannon details how to protect your company immediately after an attack. https://hubs.la/H0y1b1_0

FreightWaves has announced the winners of the 2021 FreightTech 100 Awards and we made the list! The FreightTech 100 Awards are based on nominations from FreightWaves readers, many of whom are industry leaders and experts. This is not a ‘pay-to-play’ competition,” FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller said. “We want to recognize the most innovative and disruptive companies out there.” #TruckYeah #FreightTech100

Did you know? The U.S. Hispanic population reached 60.6 million in 2019, up from 50.7 million in 2010. This makes Hispanics the second-fastest racial or ethnic group after Asian Americans. As of 2019, Hispanics made up 18% of the U.S. population. #HispanicHeritageMonth

“Having extra coverage for towing and for rental reimbursement is huge, especially for smaller fleets,” Guinn said. “I always tell them that they’re only one breakdown away from losing your business. And if you look at it like that, that’s huge." Read more from Guinn below on how knowing post-accident protocols can save you a bundle! #towingandrecovery #towingservice #TowTruck #wrecker FREIGHTWAVES.COM Knowing post-accident protocols can save you a bundle - FreightWaves FreightWaves November 20 at 4:12 PM · Reliance Partners' Nicole Guinn explains why you should never allow police to make towing arrangements on your behalf and the benefits of rental reimbursement coverage. https://hubs.la/H0BjS7J0

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Reliance Partners, LLC officials today announced the company will invest $1.3 million to expand its #Chattanooga headquarters. The investment will create more than 100 new headquarter function positions in #HamiltonCounty! #investment #economicdevelopment #community #truckinginsurance #truckyeah #expansion TNECD.COM Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Reliance Partners, LLC to Expand Chattanooga Headquarters - News - Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

Timur Tilenov, chief executive officer and owner of consulting agency AiTim Consulting Agency, urges drivers and motor carriers to stay alert despite the drop in driver violations from 2019 to 2020. While a lawsuit may be impossible to avoid in serious cases, Tilenov suggested that employing a #safetymanager or consultant will show that your fleet is proactive with #compliance, which can lessen possible penalties and may also favor motor carriers greatly during insurance policy renewals. #safetyweek #driversafety #fleetmanagement #fleetsafety #safetycompliance FREIGHTWAVES.COM Despite drop in violations, fleets shouldn’t stray from safety - FreightWaves FreightWaves November 12 at 9:04 PM · Although the pandemic has forced cutbacks in many areas, safety shouldn’t be one of them. In fact, fleets should invest more in safety compliance. Start by hiring a safety manager. Article brought to you by Reliance Partners. https://hubs.la/H0zQSCL0

FreightWaves spoke with Brian Runnels, CDS, TRS, director of safety at Reliance Partners about runaway truck ramps, steps to take to avoid these ramps, and the infamous Monteagle Mountain in Tennessee. Read more below on how speed and frequent brake checks can help you avoid serious damage. FREIGHTWAVES.COM Conquering mountains is a downhill battle - FreightWaves FreightWaves November 5 at 9:45 PM · Runaway truck ramps are a trucker’s last resort. Reliance Partners' Brian Runnels reminds truckers that the best way to tackle the downhill drive is through preventative maintenance, obeying road signage and simply taking things slow. https://hubs.la/H0znqSJ0

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of Capacity Southeast Agency, a transportation-focused insurance agency out of Nashville, TN. Debra Brake & Jessie Merritt will join Reliance Partners' team with nearly 40 years of combined trucking insurance experience! “The acquisition of Capacity Southeast Agency’s book of business represents an important strategic opportunity to expand our regional footprint and further emphasizes Reliance Partners’ focus on the transportation and logistics industry,” said Chad Eichelberger, President of Reliance Partners. RELIANCEPARTNERS.COM Reliance Partners Acquires Assets of Capacity Southeast Agency | Commercial Transportation & Trucking Insurance - Reliance Partners

Conducting Clearinghouse annuals can be time consuming and arduous, taking time away from your operation. However, John Seidl wants you to know that you don't have to bend over backward when conducting annuals. “What’s easier — getting 70 drivers to sign a piece of paper and submit an Excel spreadsheet or to have them all log in to the Clearinghouse website, register … and sign a form? Clearly the limited query is much easier,” Seidl said. Reach out to Reliance Partners’ John Seidl to learn more about Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse fleet compliance. FREIGHTWAVES.COM Annual Clearinghouse queries are easier than you think - FreightWaves FreightWaves January 21 at 9:15 PM · Reliance Partners' John Seidl explains that managers can avoid pestering drivers for their signatures altogether by simply using limited queries for their annual Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse checks. https://hubs.la/H0FdszY0

Reliance Partners CFO Thom Albrecht warns that the bullish parts of #freightcycles for carriers are getting shorter in duration on the upside and nastier and longer on the downside. He notes that a shift could be abrupt and felt significantly by carriers when a lot of new equipment is delivered to the market. Several early signs about the end of tight capacity begin to surface - read more below! #TruckingIndustry #fleetmanagement #logistics #trucking FREIGHTWAVES.COM Prolonged uptick in truck and trailer orders ‘cause for concern’ - FreightWaves

Tune in today @ 11am CST/12pm EST! Link below. #distracteddriving #insurance #truckingindustry https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4916058897847/WN_hUyx2KLMQeyT3ZBPqcRbdA?fbclid=IwAR23ooyH8lNXitNoV36rV43lc_-LRUlYDpBF3YJOnojGjyZ2lKwnOGQwuzE Reliance Partners November 24, 2020 at 4:27 PM · It’s no secret that distracted driving poses real dangers to drivers on the road, in turn, opening your fleet to a host of unknown risks and liabilities. Hear from three transportation industry leaders about the importance of monitoring and mitigating risk to your business through optimizing your fleet management strategy. In this webinar (link below), learn to navigate the insurance impacts resulting from distracted driving, gain actionable insights you can implement right away, and join in our open Q&A. Sponsored by: Netradyne www.netradyne.com In Partnership with: ORDP and Reliance Partners https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4916058897847/WN_hUyx2KLMQeyT3ZBPqcRbdA

Tomorrow, Dec 1st at 11am CST! Hear from three transportation industry leaders about the importance of monitoring and mitigating risk to your business through optimizing your #fleetmanagement strategy. Click link below and learn to navigate the insurance impacts resulting from #distracteddriving, gain actionable insights you can implement right away, and join in our open Q&A. #transportation #insurance #riskmanagement #strategy # #risk #compliance https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4916058897847/WN_hUyx2KLMQeyT3ZBPqcRbdA?fbclid=IwAR0LbOQ02VDEP3Zgo2l4KSd9ZIkTlGQrNaPghS8IKeadVJ7M8cPQC5i_z08 Reliance Partners November 24, 2020 at 4:27 PM · It’s no secret that distracted driving poses real dangers to drivers on the road, in turn, opening your fleet to a host of unknown risks and liabilities. Hear from three transportation industry leaders about the importance of monitoring and mitigating risk to your business through optimizing your fleet management strategy. In this webinar (link below), learn to navigate the insurance impacts resulting from distracted driving, gain actionable insights you can implement right away, and join in our open Q&A. Sponsored by: Netradyne www.netradyne.com In Partnership with: ORDP and Reliance Partners https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4916058897847/WN_hUyx2KLMQeyT3ZBPqcRbdA

It’s no secret that distracted driving poses real dangers to drivers on the road, in turn, opening your fleet to a host of unknown risks and liabilities. Hear from three transportation industry leaders about the importance of monitoring and mitigating risk to your business through optimizing your fleet management strategy. In this webinar (link below), learn to navigate the insurance impacts resulting from distracted driving, gain actionable insights you can implement right away, and join in our open Q&A. Sponsored by: Netradyne www.netradyne.com In Partnership with: ORDP and Reliance Partners https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4916058897847/WN_hUyx2KLMQeyT3ZBPqcRbdA