Venice, Florida - January 26, 2006 - 1st Guard Corporation announced today that DD & S Express, a heavy and specialized transportation company, has won the "Fleet of the Year Award" for 2005. This is the third time DD & S Express has won the award in the past four years.
The "Fleet of the Year" award is presented once a year to the trucking company with the lowest physical damage loss ratio. The purpose of the award is to promote safety and efficiency among trucking companies. In 2002 and 2004, DD &S won this award because they had a zero percent loss ratio, meaning they had no physical damage claims for the entire year. Amazingly, in 2005, DD & S was able to replicate the zero percent loss ratio, a feat that is hard to accomplish in the trucking industry. DD & S Express has an owner-operator fleet comprised of approximately 80 vehicles.
"Not once, not twice but three times! At the rate they are going, DD & S will capture this award every year from here on out - they are tough to beat," stated Ed Campbell III, Chairman of 1st Guard Corporation. "For a company of their size, a zero percent loss ratio is unheard of and speaks volumes about the quality of their drivers and the commitment of their management team to safety, added Campbell.
Robert Schuhmann, Vice President of DD & S, remarked "We are thrilled with our achievement and will continue to implement strong safety programs. It is apparent from our physical damage loss ratio that we are doing something right."
About DD & S Express DD & S Express was established in 1986 as a division of the Davidson Transfer & Storage Company in Baltimore, Maryland. The company offers heavy and specialized transportation along with standard shipments.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Friday, January 13, 2006
2005 Marks Record Year for 1st Guard
Venice, Florida - January 13th, 2006 - 1st Guard Corporation announced today that the total number of insured vehicles for 2005 surpassed more than 14,000. From 2004 to 2005, 1st Guard® saw an increase of nearly 10% in the total number of insured vehicles. This growth pattern is stable and consistent with the company's business plan.
"Our record vehicle count certainly validates the direct writing business model. The traditional truck insurance agent doesn't provide much value anymore. Automation has made him obsolete, and now he just adds an extra layer of cost" stated Ed Campbell, Chairman of 1st Guard Corporation. "It's great when we can save customers money and make the truck insurance process surprisingly pleasant. 1st Guard® has struck a chord with owner operators, and the good word continues to spread," added Campbell.
"Our record vehicle count certainly validates the direct writing business model. The traditional truck insurance agent doesn't provide much value anymore. Automation has made him obsolete, and now he just adds an extra layer of cost" stated Ed Campbell, Chairman of 1st Guard Corporation. "It's great when we can save customers money and make the truck insurance process surprisingly pleasant. 1st Guard® has struck a chord with owner operators, and the good word continues to spread," added Campbell.
Friday, January 6, 2006
1st Guard Ends 2005 With 99.56% Customer Satisfaction Rating
Sterling Hts, Michigan - January 6, 2006 - 1st Guard Claims Adjustment Company announced today that its customer satisfaction rating reached a record high of 99.56% for 2005, surpassing last year's phenomenal rating of 99.29%. This increase is openly welcomed in light of the record-breaking hurricane season and devastation brought to many industries, including the trucking industry.
"We were successful in our quest to expedite aid to our policyholders in those areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma" stated 1st Guard Adjustment Co. President, Terry Brosnan. "Taking a pro-active approach by contacting all policyholders within the affected areas to assess damages and settle their claims in a prompt manner along with the normal claims presented each year, helped to increase our customer satisfaction rating to 99.56%, the highest in company history. Challenges such as these only drive our staff to look for new and innovative avenues to increase the level of customer service to our policyholders, The American Owner Operator," added Brosnan.
About 1st Guard Adjustment Company
1st Guard Adjustment Co. of Sterling Heights, MI provides claim services for First Guard Insurance Company, a leader in truck physical damage for leased owner operators and small fleet owners. First Guard Insurance Company, rated "A" by AM Best, is affiliated with 1st Guard Corporation, based out of Venice, Florida.
"We were successful in our quest to expedite aid to our policyholders in those areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma" stated 1st Guard Adjustment Co. President, Terry Brosnan. "Taking a pro-active approach by contacting all policyholders within the affected areas to assess damages and settle their claims in a prompt manner along with the normal claims presented each year, helped to increase our customer satisfaction rating to 99.56%, the highest in company history. Challenges such as these only drive our staff to look for new and innovative avenues to increase the level of customer service to our policyholders, The American Owner Operator," added Brosnan.
About 1st Guard Adjustment Company
1st Guard Adjustment Co. of Sterling Heights, MI provides claim services for First Guard Insurance Company, a leader in truck physical damage for leased owner operators and small fleet owners. First Guard Insurance Company, rated "A" by AM Best, is affiliated with 1st Guard Corporation, based out of Venice, Florida.
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