Fleet Truck Insurance As your company grows bigger, it’s important to focus on the smaller details. You’re making the transition from being a semi-truck driver who employs a few other drivers to the owner or manager of a large fleet. Even though the fourth quarter is the peak delivery season because of the holiday rush, don’t skip over the administrative strategies. Take an hour or […]
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Make Driver Safety a Priority During the First Freeze
Semi Truck Insurance Autumn is well underway, and that means icy nights and snowfall are on their way. If you have drivers with routes far in the north or in mountainous regions, it might already feel like the start of winter. Icy weather is bad news all around. It makes driving more dangerous and it slows down the route. But don’t focus just on the […]
So, You’re Ready Want To Join The Commercial Truck Industry?
So, you have finally made the decision that you are ready to join the commercial truck industry. You have decided that you are ready to be an owner-operator. Before you dive into the commercial truck industry waters, you should know that being a driver is not for everyone; this also applies to being an owner-operator. As an owner-operator, there will be more responsibilities and challenges […]
Technology and The Trucking Industry
Technology continues to change the world we live in and continues to make inventive steps in every industry, and this includes the trucking industry. Companies that offer long-haul trucking services are seeing an increase in their dependency on digital technology. Digital technology is changing the way long-haul services operate their business. With the arrival of independent trucking and a continued threat of driver scarcity ahead, the […]
Rig Insurance Companies Give Tips for Avoiding Cold and Flu Season
Traveling can expose you to many viruses for which you may or may not have immunity. While on the road, poor eating habits and sleep hygiene can leave you susceptible to multiple illnesses. That doesn’t mean you must succumb to flu season, so long as you follow these tips to stay healthy. Practice Good Health Habits Your ability to ward off colds will largely depend on […]
2 Moves That Impact Automated Platooning
Self-driving trucks have been creating a buzz in the industry for years. The big mystery isn’t if they’re going to start finding their way into every part of the supply chain. Instead, it was a question of how. Many experts predicted a gradual shift, especially in larger companies. Others suspected that warehouses and manufacturers would use smaller autonomous vehicles on-site only. Even more people predicted […]
Are You Clearing the Ice Off Your Truck?
Ice can strike at any time, and sometimes that warning is literal. Northern states such as Minnesota and Vermont experience icy storms and freezing temperatures well into spring earlier this year, and that ice can be dangerous. Because of rapid temperature fluctuations and bumpy roads, several passenger vehicles and even a police squad car have been hit by large chunks of ice and snow flying […]
When Do You Need More Bobtail Insurance?
Not every truck needs every type of insurance coverage all year-round. Liability and physical damage coverage are constants, but you might increase or add on more specific areas of coverage for different jobs. The same is true for bobtail insurance, which is liability coverage for your truck after you have dropped off your cargo trailer and are on the way home or to the next load. […]
3 Indirect Costs of Speeding Semi Trucks
Speeding happens. Whether your drivers are on a populated interstate with everyone flying past the speed limit or a long country road where it’s hard to tell by sight how fast someone’s driving, staying on the right side of the speed limit can be tricky. But speeding doesn’t just cost your company in potential driving violation fees. These three indirect costs can slow down your […]
What Are the 7 BASICs in Your CSA Score?
The safety percentile that your carrier company falls into matters. It can do everything from impact your insurance premiums to getting you flagged by the FMCSA. A bad ranking can impact your company’s growth and, even if it isn’t directly costly, the fees your company incurs from the safety violations can add up. So make sure every driver knows the seven types of safety problems, […]