TPAs work with retailers, managing general agents, insurers, transportation defense attorneys, loss control specialists and telematics vendors to analyze risk and assist motor carriers with a variety of services, including driver selection/training, post-accident reconstruction, technical safety enhancements and much more. (Credit- WR7/Shutterstock) TPAs work with retailers, managing general agents, insurers, transportation defense attorneys, loss control specialists and telematics vendors to analyze risk and assist motor carriers with a variety of services, including driver selection/training, post-accident reconstruction, technical safety enhancements and much more. (Credit- WR7/Shutterstock)

Over the past seven years, the commercial trucking industry has faced a significant increase in nuclear verdicts — typically defined as jury awards that exceed $10 million.

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