
Hell Bent Xpress Owner Still Buying Trucks Despite Weak Freight
Jamie Hagen says small fleets that survive the current rate slump will find opportunity on the other side. He's still investing in equipment.
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Jamie Hagen says small fleets that survive the current rate slump will find opportunity on the other side. He's still investing in equipment.

Insurers lost $4.9 billion on commercial auto in 2024, the 14th straight year of losses. Premiums climbed 38% since 2015 even as crash rates fell 2.6%.

ATRI data shows commercial auto insurance rising more than twice the inflation rate while crash rates fall, and Q4 2025 posted the steepest quarterly spike in…
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