Even though insurance is usually broken down into different types such as ‘home insurance,’ ‘car insurance,’ or even ‘health insurance,’ each plan really incorporates multiple different areas of coverage, especially when it comes to business. While this can help you have an insurance plan that is specifically tailored to your trucking business and takes into account your insurance needs, it also means it can be […]
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Know the Numbers Behind the Cost of Commercial Truck Insurance in Nebraska
Insurance is based on the numbers. Large-scale insurance providers factor in all the quantitative data they can get about your company and compare it to state and national norms in order to decide how risky you are to insure. The better you can get your numbers to look compared to other commercial trucking companies or other owner-operators, the lower your commercial truck insurance premium (and […]
How Side Underride Guards Can Save Lives and Reduce Your Insurance Premiums in Illinois
Rear underride guards are a necessity while driving a truck. Not only can they save lives in the event of a collision, they are a mandated protection feature. Recently, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been studying the effects of side underride guards in potential collisions between passenger vehicles and trucking rigs. While the organization’s results haven’t driven legislative changes yet, side guards could […]
Keep Your Commercial Trucking Insurance Low by Avoiding the Most Common CSA Violations
In just a few months, federal inspection agencies are going to start monitoring truckers’ adherence to daily drive time limits through electronic sensors. While the enforcement and preparation for this mandate has and will continue to be a challenge, the end goal of making roads safer for both truckers and drivers in passenger vehicles is important. Not only do trucking regulations save lives, adhering to […]
Getting Ready for Bad Weather: Keep Your Truck Insurance Low with Preparation
Nebraska can be home to some pretty nasty weather. While snow storms might not be spiraling across the Midwest just yet, tornadoes, torrential rain, and other storms can make driving a large truck a lot more dangerous. Here are some tips on how to handle storms, both before and during the bad weather, to keep yourself safe; preventing collisions and danger to yourself can also help […]
As the Long-Haul Trucking and Commercial Auto Industry Changes in Iowa and Across the Country, Ask Questions About Your Current Insurance to Make Sure You’re Covered
Uber, best known for its transportation of people from place to place through a fleet of independent cars, has been increasingly looking into the same business model regarding freight and long-haul trucking. The transportation industry has seen a couple of similar business ideas; 4Front Logistics and other freight brokerages have been connecting manufacturers and retailers to truckers with an increased focus on apps and connectivity. […]
Getting Your Truck Ready for the Fall
It’s almost fall, and Nebraska is starting to get brisk temperatures already. If you’re going to be truck driving during the autumn and winter, most of your focus might be on getting the exterior and mechanical parts of your truck checked out: making sure you have snow chains for your tires, checking rubber seals and gaskets, and making sure the top of your trailer is […]
How to Avoid a Collision and a Florida Rig Insurance Claim
While defensive driving reduces your risk of getting into an accident and filing a Florida rig insurance claim, it won’t necessarily protect you from the unpredictable actions of the motorists around you. A distracted driver or perhaps a car having a tire blowout could suddenly veer in front of you. These types of road emergencies require quick action and what you do next will determine […]
Do You Have Insurance For Your Drive Home? If You’re Not Sure, Check Your Bobtail Liability Policy
Insurance coverage gets complicated in the trucking world. Different business relationships in different contexts mean the carrier you contract with is liable for damages at certain parts of the route, while you might be responsible for other parts of the journey. This is especially true for owner-operators once the job is complete, and this is when bobtail insurance steps in. What is bobtail liability insurance, and […]
Treat Every Day Like Brake Safety Day to Keep Your Insurance Rates Low
Safety violations can have long-term ramifications on both your CDL and your trucking insurance. Pre-inspections before each trip can help you catch lost reflector tape, broken lights, and worn tires before inspectors do. It can also help you monitor changes in your braking systems, which is the key area of focus for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Airbrake Program. On September 7, 2017, the […]