Trucking Total Loss Adjuster

Reserv is an insurtech creating and incubating cutting-edge AI and automation technology to bring efficiency and simplicity to claims. Founded by insurtech veterans with deep experience in SaaS and digital claims, Reserv is venture-backed by Bain Capital and Altai Ventures and began operations in May 2022. We are focused on automating highly manual tasks to tackle long-standing problems in claims and set a new standard for TPAs, insurance technology providers, and adjusters alike.

Candidates must reside in an eligible U.S. state throughout employment. We are unable to hire candidates residing in California, Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, or outside the United States.

• Bachelor's degree (lack of one should not stop you from applying if you possess all the other qualifications)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience on point and concentrated in transportation claims adjusting, ideally with:
• • Total Loss adjusting experience
  • Large commercial vehicles (Trucks, busses, fleet vehicles)
  • Third-party Property Damage Liability
• Active adjuster license: resident-state license where available, otherwise a Designated Home State (DHS) license. Willing to obtain any additional required licenses within 60 days, including state testing.
• Knowledge of state regulations, policy provisions, and standard operating procedures
• Commercial experience preferred
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex data and make sound decisions based on established guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Curious and motivated by problem solving and questioning the status quo
• Desire to engage in learning opportunities and continuous professional development
• Willingness to travel for client and claims needs

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Trucking Total Loss Adjuster to join our Transportation Claims team. In this role, you’ll specialize in managing total loss claims for heavy-duty and commercial vehicles, working directly with fleet managers, repair shops, salvage yards, independent adjusters, and valuation vendors to expedite accurate and fair settlements. You'll be responsible for reviewing damage appraisals and determining when units are economically impractical to repair, coordinating salvage disposition, and verifying total loss valuations based on vehicle specs, condition, mileage, and configuration.

• →Provide prompt, courteous, and high-quality customer service to all policyholders and claimants by answering customer calls and resolving customer requests
• →Gather necessary information from customers, fleet contacts, and third-party operators to successfully adjudicate the claim and explain policy, coverage, and appropriate course of action
• →Manage an inventory of commercial auto and trucking claims, establish initial reserves for all potential exposures (including physical damage, loss-of-use, and cargo when applicable), and adjust as appropriate throughout the claim
• →Coordinate with salvage vendors and transportation providers for the timely pickup and movement of damaged units, and assist with downtime or rental reimbursement as applicable
• →Recognize recovery opportunities related to subrogation, salvage, and total loss situations, particularly in multi-vehicle commercial incidents
• →Ensure compliance with specific state regulations, motor carrier filings, policy provisions, and internal standard operating procedures
• →Negotiate and communicate all total loss settlements per company and state guidelines within approved payment authority, with special attention to commercial vehicle specs, equipment add-ons, and lienholder requirements
• →Provide input for continuous development of claims guidelines, best practices, and process improvements specific to the trucking and logistics sector
• →Oversee and direct outside investigative service providers (e.g., independent adjusters, appraisers, and engineers), and work closely with the client, client counsel, and investigative services to resolve the claim
• →Engage in learning opportunities to build knowledge of commercial auto claims, fleet risk exposures, regulatory trends, legal precedents impacting transportation claims, and policy updates

• Listen to your feedback to enhance and improve upon the long-standing challenges of an adjuster and the claims role
• Work toward reducing and eliminating all the administrative work from an adjuster role
• Foster a culture of empathy, transparency, and empowerment in a remote-first environment

At Reserv, we value diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences and believe that diversity in viewpoints and critical thinking drives innovation, first-principles thinking, and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from all walks of life to apply. If you believe you are a good fit for this role, we would love to hear from you!