The electronic logging device mandate has been fully in effect for over 30 days, and now that it’s past the Christmas holiday, more and more attention will be focused on the resulting inspections and difficulties. One of the best ways to avoid headaches that come with the transition is to maintain paper records alongside the ELD records for a short period of time. Why should […]
Commercial Truck Insurance Illinois
Avoid a Rig Insurance Claim by Recognizing Distracted Drivers
Tech gadgets make life more convenient and are indispensable for many. People often walk in stores and on sidewalks immersed in their mobile devices while only minimally engaged with their environment. This is usually harmless, though some have suffered minor injuries after walking into objects such as lamp-posts. However, when people continue this behavior while driving, they endanger themselves and others on the road. According to the […]
Tap Into Crowdsourcing to Make Your Transportation Fleet’s Routes Safer
Popular trucking routes change all the time, and sometimes it’s difficult to understand why. It could be that increased pull-over inspections in Indiana are making truckers choose another interstate to avoid the slow-down, or different weight maximums are opening up previously barred highway systems to heavy trucks. While keeping up to date on regulatory trends is also part of managing a transportation fleet, knowing the underlying […]
How Conducting Your Own Level I Inspection Can Reduce Your Semi Truck Insurance Premiums
Pre-inspections are a critical step in the routine of any truck driver. Not only do they help you catch any problems in the cargo or any insecure parts, they help you keep your vehicle compliant after hard days on the road. Keeping your commercial truck compliant with CSVA standards is one of the best ways to keep your semi truck insurance premiums low: not only […]
Illinois Commercial Drivers Are Facing More Stops Along I-57
Trucking insurance is dependent on a number of factors, such as experience, driving history, your inspection and compliance histories, and the routes you take. While remaining compliant with federal and state regulations is crucial along every step of your route, it’s being even more closely monitored on Interstate 57 in Illinois. Because of increasingly dangerous driving conditions along the interstate, the state’s District 13 has […]
Lower Your Trucking Insurance with Windstorm Safety in Illinois
Illinois is one of the top five states when it comes to wind and hail damage because of its forceful wind storms and wild weather. Wind, in particular, can pose a large amount of danger to truck drivers making their way through the state. Here are a few steps to keep your truck and trailer safe during windy routes and keep your insurance premiums low: […]
Three Reasons to Take a Look at Your Insurance Policy Before Winter
Liability insurance is one of the most important protections you can have for your trucking business: it protects your customers’ cargo in the event of an accident, it helps keep your business afloat in the event of a collision with a third party, and it can even make new contracts available to your company if you have the right insurance limits. But physical damage insurance […]
Commercial Truck Driving : How to Reduce the Risk of Injury
Truck driving is one of the most injury-prone jobs in the United States because it involves both several hours of prolonged sitting every day and abrupt transitions into sudden movement. These injuries not only put your long-term health at risk and can even prevent you from driving for a time, they can risk increasing your health insurance. Here’s how to stay safely moving on the […]
What Does Physical Damage Insurance Include?
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 […]
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 […]