If you had enough money saved up and if some types of Florida commercial or owner operator truck insurance were not required, you could theoretically do without insurance. However, primary truck liability is required by law, and physical damage insurance with equipment you have financed is likely required by your lender. On the other hand, a savings plan is a viable alternative to taking out […]
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Rig Insurance Florida: Should You Become a Hazmat Driver?
Our society uses a lot of materials considered hazardous. They are used in, or are the byproduct of, industrial processes, power plants, the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and fuels. Much of the land transport of hazardous materials is the job of the trucking industry. Because of the risks to both the truck driver and the public, Hazmat transport pays better. Yearly pay for Hazmat truck […]
Blind Spot Detection Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
If you’ve been a commercial or owner operator truck driver for any length of time, you’re likely aware of your rig’s blind spots and should know how to change lanes and make turns without endangering the traffic around you. While this is important, an awareness of the blind spots of others on the road is equally important. One rule that works most of the time […]
How Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers Can Prevent Underride Accidents
Underride accidents involving a car going under the trailer of a semi truck are often fatal. The car’s windshield and pillar structures are too flimsy to resist the shearing forces that occur when they collide with the bottom edge of a semi’s trailer. Because of this, the survival prospects for the driver and passengers of the car are grim. Although underride guards are mandated for […]
Florida Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance: Small Oversights That Cause Accidents
It’s often the unexpected things that cause accidents. They’re unexpected because their seeming insignificance or subtle symptoms escape your attention. Yet their smallness doesn’t make the accident any less devastating. Four of these oversights are: Dirty Headlights Dirt and other residue that build up on your headlights block light. The thicker the grime layer, the less light available for illuminating the road at night. Your […]
Rig Insurance Florida: Shortage of Big Rig Parking Spots a Growing Concern
Over-the-road truckers have always faced safety challenges, but one that is currently making headlines is a lack of overnight parking. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) claims that this poses a “national safety concern” as it forces drivers to continue on when tired or to park illegally and risk becoming a crime victim. Some industry experts even believe that the shortage makes it difficult to retain […]
The Attractions of Being a Truck Driver
There are many truck drivers out there who like their work, are good at what they do, and have few regrets about their profession. Of course, there are others who quickly discover that the truck driving life is not for them. The difference between the two is that those who love their work are drawn more strongly to the attractions of their career than repelled or […]
Road Glare Reduction Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
Road glare can cause tension headaches from hours of sustained muscle tension around the eyes. This in turn, adds to your general feeling of road fatigue. Another problem with glare is that it gets in the way of a clear view of the road. While sunlight is a big source of glare, it doesn’t end when the sun sets because traffic headlights also contribute to this problem. As a […]
Florida Rig Insurance: When Big Rigs Are Invisible to Traffic
Motorcycles have a visibility problem because they’re small and have a narrow profile. Because of this, defensive motorcyclists ride as though they’re invisible to other traffic. By contrast, tractor-trailer rigs are among the largest vehicles on the road. Some of their drivers assume that everyone sees them and drive accordingly. That is, they count on other traffic to brake for them. While not all commercial […]
Tips for Commercial or Owner Operator Truckers on Reading the Intentions of Traffic
The one thing that commercial or owner operator truckers dread the most is getting into an accident. Given the weight and size of a semi-rig compared to the average car, an accident can be very serious if not catastrophic. To make matters worse, even the most careful truck drivers aren’t guaranteed that they won’t have an accident at some point in their careers. The reason […]