Seven tips from Progressive to keep truckers safe and protected during the winter season A carpet of fresh snow can be heartwarming when viewed from indoors in front of a roaring fireplace. But for a trucker, that beautiful landscape can mean treacherous roadways. To prepare for brutal winter weather, here are a few tips from Bill Kampf, Progressive Commercial Auto general manager, to help protect […]
Author: Jeb Insurance
Veteran's Day
This week all over the United States we will celebrate together the National Holiday Veteran’s Day. November 11, is the date to honor American veterans of all wars. This day brings a long history of memories for so many veterans that are currently serving or have served in the military. Transitioning from a career in the military back into the civilian world can sometimes be […]
Best Commercial Truck Insurance Rates
Working with multiple insurance carriers in the last 17 years as a truck underwriter has given me a unique understanding of the companies. I would like share a few things that you should know in order to get the best rate with one of the top commercial truck insurance companies. Equipment – less than 10 years is ideal. Commercial insurance companies believe the older the […]
New Hours of Service Safety Regulation
New Hours-of-Service Safety Regulations to Reduce Truck Driver Fatigue Begin Today WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that new federal regulations designed to improve safety for the motoring public by reducing truck driver fatigue took full effect today, July 1, 2013. “Safety is our highest priority,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “These rules make common […]
Roadcheck 2013 -Set for June 4-6
About 10,000 federal, state, provincial and local truck and bus inspectors will fan out at more than 1,500 locations across North American on June 4-6 for the annual Roadcheck inspections on commercial vehicles. This year’s emphasis will be on flatbed and van cargo securement and traffic enforcement of motor coaches, said William Schaefer, director of vehicle programs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. For 72 […]
Commercial Truck Broke Down?
Let’s be honest, for most truckers, the bottom line for their business is the commercial truck insurance premium. The last thing a trucker wants is to pay more money for commercial truck insurance when they feel confident in their driving skills and has never had an accident. How many truckers really read their commercial truck insurance policy? Now, when you have an accident and something […]
Commercial Truck Safety Regulations
Truck insurance companies use a variety of factors to establish a rate for commercial truck insurance. These past few years the trucking industry has strived to make the roads safer and are really concentrating on safety issues with each commercial trucking business. Let’s work together to make the roads safer and your commercial truck insurance cheaper. The Safety Management Cycle (SMC) is a resource for […]
Commercial Truck Insurance Premiums for 2013
Are you hoping for your commercial truck premium to go down in 2013? So are we at J.E.B. Insurance Services! Having your commercial truck business placed with a competitive market is our top priority. Unfortunately, the last few years have not been good from a loss standpoint in the commercial truck insurance industry. Regardless that your policy was paid on time and you had no […]
Commercial Truck CSA Changes
FMCSA Implements Improvements to its Safety Measurement System WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today implemented 11 new improvements to its Safety Measurement System (SMS). The changes, developed over several months with feedback from the public and stakeholders throughout the industry, will enhance the agency’s ability to identify and take action against trucks and buses with safety […]
Fraudulent USDOT Letters
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued another warning to all commercial truck and motor carriers in the United States effective immediately. Another round of fraudulent USDOT Letters dated September 24, 2012 is being distributed, largely by fax, to motor carrier officials. The letters appear to be from the U.S. Department of Transportation Procurement Office and are signed by a fictitious name Julie Weynel – […]