Trucker compensation is going through a lot of transformations. Per-mile pay is becoming more stratified as the trucking industry splits into different types of routes and shipping constraints. More and more truck drivers want to become owner-operators and control a small fleet, even as market forces are making more and more companies consolidate. A lot of companies are also switching to a guaranteed base rate […]
Author: J.E.B. Insurance Services, LLC
How to Afford Pay Raises in the Competition for New Truck Drivers
There has been a trucker shortage for years, and even the current focus on automated semi-trucks won’t reduce the strain on supply anytime soon. It’s getting harder and harder to find new truck drivers. Part of this is due to a culture that increasingly emphasizes college graduation and corporate jobs. But the risk of poor health and safety are also turning potential drivers away. Here […]
Are You Ready for June 5-7? It’s Time for the CVSA International Roadcheck
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance runs a seventy-two-hour safety check for commercial motor vehicles. Inspectors are posted at key points throughout the continent, and trucks that pass through these checkpoints will be inspected for compliance. The inspectors will be following the 37-step checklist for Standard Level I Inspections. What is a North American Standard Level I Inspection? This level of inspection is a […]
Driving Well in Bad Weather is Good for Your Insurance
Just because April is over doesn’t mean rain showers and thunderstorms are over. There are still several weeks before the drier months of summer clear up the driving weather. Even if the risk of icy rain is lower, heavy rains can be dangerous both for you and the surrounding traffic. Keep your insurance premiums low and your company as a low risk to insure by […]
What Coverage Do You Need if Your Drivers Gets in a Collision?
If your trucking company also has a freight brokerage division, it might seem like you’re not directly involved in the handling and transportation of cargo. Even if your role is limited to matching up shippers and carriers, you can be brought in as an additional defendant in litigation or be named as another party in a legal claim. Make sure you have the liability coverage […]
The Self-Driving Car Strategy That Lowers Liability
Semi-trucking technological development has been focused on autonomous trucking for the past several months. Not only are self-driving cars becoming more accessible to public and private buyers, city and state policies are becoming more open to autonomous use. But entirely driverless transportation can be dangerous. Too many different parts of the transportation process need experienced drivers who can adapt to different situations and verbal descriptions. In […]
Where Is Your Truck Going to Sleep at Night?
If you’re on the road, you can never be quite sure when you need to pull over for the night. While you may know your route, traffic delays, quick unloading, or even the weather can change how far you get over the course of your day. It has become even more unpredictable since the ELD regulations went into effect because there are hard cut-offs for drive […]
Four More Signs Your Truck Needs New Tires
Maintaining your truck (or trucks) is important whether you own one or much more than that. Well-maintained trucks are safer, they drive better, and need less maintenance. However, one of the most forgotten parts of maintaining trucks is the tires. Due to the cost, most people avoid buying tires for as long as they can. This is fine as long as you are watching them […]
Four Signs Your Truck Needs New Tires
Whether you own one semi-truck or a whole fleet, maintaining each one is important. Not only does it keep you and your drivers safe, your vehicles will also drive better and require less maintenance. One of the most forgotten (though most important) part of a maintenance program is the tires. You need good tires on every vehicle in your fleet. Most people avoid buying new […]
Don’t Let Your Allergies Affect Your Spring Driving
Being sick while you’re on the road is miserable. Even if you didn’t have to deal with long cargo drop-offs and interstate regulations, just driving a vehicle for hours can be even more arduous than usual. But spring allergies can do more than make the workday stretch longer and longer. They can be dangerous to your driving. Whether you’re a solo owner-operator or you manage […]