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Chris Tanke

Chris Tanke

Recent Posts by Chris Tanke:

Lloyd's of London Risk Index: What Are Your Emerging Risks?

CHRIS TANKE
Transportation Practice Leader & Associate Vice President

Lloyd’s of London recently published its 2013 Risk Index. The Risk Index [click here to access the 48-page PDF] is done every two years and is a compilation of survey data from companies with less than $499 million in sales.

Topics: Construction Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing

Freight Claims: 5 Liability Exceptions Under the Carmack Amendment

Determining who is liable for freight claims usually falls under the Carmack Amendment, a law applied to motor carriers by Congress in 1935 that was adopted to achieve uniformity in rules governing interstate shipment.

The Carmack Amendment applies to shippers and carriers involved with interstate shipments of all commodities, with an exception for farmers, fisherman, and a few other categories.

Topics: Transportation

FAQs About the Carmack Amendment

1. What is the Carmack Amendment?

Topics: Transportation

2 Ways MAP-21 Could Surprise Freight Brokers

CHRIS TANKE
HNI Vice President & Transportation Practice Leader

The MAP-21 transportation funding bill passed by Congress in July 2012 is going require many changes in the transportation industry over the coming months.  However, two changes the bill requires of freight brokers may be flying a bit under the industry radar.

Topics: Transportation

Fake Letter to Motor Carriers Demands Bank Account Information

CHRIS TANKE
HNI Vice President & Transportation Practice Leader

The U.S. Department of Transportation warned motor carriers last week against fraudulent letters asking for sensitive financial information.

Topics: Transportation

3 Trends in Cargo Theft to Watch

CHRIS TANKE
HNI Associate Vice President and Transportation Practice Leader

In January 2013, FreightWatch International published their 2012 US Cargo Theft Report.  Included in that report are three trends worth watching in the area of cargo theft.

Topics: Transportation