Is your trucking business protected from the biggest risks on the road? Are you unknowingly making mistakes that could cost you thousands in claims? Claudia Catlett breaks down the essentials of risk management and insurance in the trucking industry.
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex sits down with Claudia Catlett of General Transportation to discuss the critical mistakes many trucking professionals make when it comes to insurance, risk management, and fraud prevention. With experience managing claims and insurance for a fleet of 50+ trucks, Claudia shares invaluable advice for owner-operators and fleet owners looking to safeguard their businesses.
She dives into why reading your rate confirmation is crucial, the growing impact of fraud in trucking, and key insurance strategies that can keep you covered. Whether you're just starting out as an independent trucker or managing a growing fleet, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the complexities of the industry.
📌 Episode Highlights:
📍 00:00:00 – Meet Claudia Catlett: Her background in logistics and insurance
📍 00:03:18 – How Claudia got into the trucking industry by accident
📍 00:07:12 – The biggest insurance mistakes owner-operators make
📍 00:09:23 – Why reading your rate con can make or break you
📍 00:14:45 – The rise of fraud in trucking: What to watch out for
📍 00:19:32 – Insurance premiums: How to keep costs under control
📍 00:25:09 – What should be in your insurance policy? Breaking it down
📍 00:30:34 – How claims can impact cash flow (and how to avoid it)
📍 00:36:14 – Risk management strategies every trucker needs to know
🎙 About Our Guest:
Claudia Catlett is an insurance and claims specialist at General Transportation, where she oversees risk management for both the brokerage and asset-based sides of the company. With years of experience navigating claims, insurance policies, and fraud prevention, Claudia is a trusted resource in the trucking industry.
🔗 Learn More:
🌍 General Transportation – https://www.gentransportation.com
💼 Connect with Claudia on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-catlett
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