Author: Jeb Insurance

Road Hazards That Endanger the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver

One of the worst situations commercial or owner operator truck drivers can find themselves in is making desperate last second maneuvers to avoid an accident. A good strategy for avoiding this nightmare is increasing your following distance. Another is recognizing various traffic and road hazards in advance and adjusting your driving accordingly. While this skill develops naturally with experience, it’s best to learn through the […]

Advice to Commercial Truck Drivers: Be Careful about Passengers

Giving a friend or family member a ride when they need one seems like something any decent person would do. This is certainly true when you’re operating a passenger vehicle but it may cost you your job and perhaps your career as a commercial truck driver if you give an unauthorized person a ride in your truck. Why? Because it’s the law. Authorization in writing […]

Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Georgia: Four Truck Rollover Scenarios

Most sedans are designed for stability. Their low center of gravity means they can take corners at high speeds without fear of rolling over (although they may skid out of control). Semi-trucks however, are designed to carry freight. This makes them top-heavy and more prone to rollovers. Another complication is that a truck’s freight affects stability. A trailer loaded full of heavy freight is more […]

Florida Rig Insurance: Two Ways That LED Light Technology Will Reduce Truck Accidents

LED lights are more energy-efficient, brighter, produce less heat, and last longer than other types of lighting. They also produce a white light that resembles sunlight but without the sun’s UV rays. Their drawback is their high up-front price. However, their reduced energy consumption and long life has saved a lot of money over the long term for businesses that use them in large buildings and […]

Owner Operator Insurance Provider’s Advice on Choosing a Dog Travel Companion

What improves your mood, lowers your blood pressure, relieves stress, and makes you exercise more? As you’ve guessed from the title of this blog post, it’s a dog. However, not just any dog will do. He or she will be spending many hours riding with you within the confined space of your cab and sleeper. This requirement rules out many breeds. Fortunately, there are lots […]

Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Provider Discusses Runaway Truck Ramps

Losing your ability to control your speed while descending a steep mountain road isn’t on any trucker’s wish list. However, if you ever found yourself in that situation, a well placed runaway truck ramp would likely be at the top of your list. These lifesavers are designed to bring the runaway truck or other motor vehicle to a safe stop. Although the need for the […]

Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Texas: Protecting Your Trailer from Forklift Damage

Forklifts are large, powerful, and heavy machines. Unlike pallet jacks, they are capable of causing serious damage to your trailer. They may even cause serious injury or death. Although forklift operation is the customer’s responsibility, your trailer must be capable of handling them, and you should watch the operation closely; ready to intervene when you see unsafe practices. If you’re a commercial or owner operator […]

South Carolina Rig Insurance Provider Discusses Heart Healthy Food

The trucker lifestyle isn’t conducive to good cardiovascular health. It’s both stressful and sedentary. But there is one important lifestyle aspect over which every commercial or owner operator truck driver has 100 percent control: your diet. Controlling your diet amounts to shopping for healthy food at grocery stores and preparing them with a slow cooker. A microwave is useful for food preparation as well. Foods […]

Tire Care Tips That Improve the Fuel Efficiency of Your Commercial or Owner Operator Truck

There are many ways to improve the fuel mileage of your commercial or owner operator truck. These include improved aerodynamics, high-tech cruise control, and even hybrid electric semi trucks. However, before investing in these advanced technologies, you should start with the basic things that make your rig energy inefficient. Poorly maintained tires for example, are one of the biggest energy wasters. The wasted fuel and […]

How Solar Technology Can Benefit the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver

Practical solar power has been around for decades. At first, the technology meant using oversized and rigid solar panels with modest power output levels. However, progress in solar technology has been unrelenting. Flexible and smaller panels now produce more power, providing energy to homes and allowing many people to live “off the grid.” This progress has even generated concern from traditional power companies that fear […]

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