Nearly 4 million Americans are considered professional truck drivers, according to the American Trucking Association, which noted the industry employs around 8 million Americans and is responsible for hauling around three-quarters of all freight in the U.S.
As recently reported, commercial auto rates were up 6.7% during 2021's fourth quarter, according to MarketScout. Insurance rates for the transportation sector were up 10.3% during the period.
During 2020, the sector's combined ratio improved year on year, moving from 109.3 in 2019 to 101.8, according to AM Best. The market's combined ratio has not been below 100 since 2010.
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Steve Hallo
Steve Hallo is managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. He can be reached at [email protected]
