It’s been a difficult news week for Permian frac sand logistics… to all our industry friends who drive these roads constantly, please be extra careful and stay safe out there. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our …
Read More »Controversial New Texas Bills Have BIG Implications For Frac Last Mile, Water Hauling, & Crude Hauling
New bills proposed in the Texas legislative session have potentially massive implications for insurance and commerce in the oilfield trucking business (crude, sand, water, etc. hauling in the oilfield could all be impacted). There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update …
Read More »Insuring The Frac Supply Chain’s Last Mile In A World Of Nuclear Verdicts And Vicarious Liability [Friday Guest Post]
Earlier this week, another trucking company’s nuclear verdict made headlines, this one outside of the frac sand hauling industry but notable none-the-less. While definitions can vary, a “nuclear verdict” is generally thought of as a jury award where the penalty exceeds $10 million. Nuclear verdicts have driven insurance premiums for …
Read More »Factoring 2020 DOT Drug & Alcohol Reg Changes Into Frac’s Last Mile [Friday Guest Post]
When Phil Baxter recently asked me if I had looked into the big changes that were made in January to the FMSCA’s drug and alcohol policies (and the impact they could have on hauling capacity in the frac supply chain), I perked up and asked if he’d chime in on …
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