If you haven’t heard yet, rig operators are in huge demand – and this demand is only increasing! North Carolina is no exception – recent news states that there is “a shortage of up to 15,000 truck drivers in North Carolina and as many as 200,000 nationally….” Before you rush off to get your CDL or start your own rig operating business – you need to wonder why truck drivers are in demand!
Also in recent news, in Smithfield, N.C., I-95 South was shut down because a tractor-trailer driver “drifted off the road… and crashed.” The driver is unharmed, and his overturned truck caused traffic to be detoured. Why did this happen? You’re probably thinking the driver was being careless. Without a doubt, you’re probably correct. However, why was he being careless? Rig operators spend long hours on highways. It’s challenging enough to operate a rig – but that challenge is made more difficult when long hours are added to the equation. Statistically, if you spend a lot of time on the road, no matter what you’re driving, you’re at an increased risk of some sort of driving altercation – be it harmless or otherwise.
J.E.B. can help you succeed in your new rig operating business! Accidents DO happen, but we’re here to help! We offer commercial or owner operator truck insurance in North Carolina. We are so dedicated to commercial rig operators that we only specialize in this area of insurance! That’s literally all we offer! We’re a family-operated business, so when you call in, we’ll know who you are, and the history you have with us. You don’t have to go by our current plans either! Talk with us, and we’ll work a custom plan, while you get to keep all the discount prices! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us today.
