Winter is not the ideal time to be a commercial truck driver. Not only will you have to deal with the colder temperatures, but snowy and icy conditions make the roadways a little more dangerous. You might also notice that there are some leftover leaves that are still on the roads. You have to be more careful when you drive in the winter. Here are […]
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Reasons You Need (and Don’t Need) Bobtail Insurance
When you drive your commercial truck without a trailer, it is known as bobtailing. Whether you have dropped a load off and are heading home or to another load, you might need to have insurance for that. Bobtailing insurance covers any damages that occur to both people and property when you are driving your truck without a trailer. It is considered liability insurance. So, why […]
Reasons You Need Cargo Insurance
Cargo Insurance Cargo insurance covers any damages that may occur to the cargo that you are hauling. It can also cover any losses. However, cargo insurance varies, depending on your policy. Because of this, you need to read it carefully. Some don’t cover any losses that occur while you leave your truck and trailer unattended (at a rest stop). While some owner-operators and other commercial […]
Types of Liability Insurance for Commercial Truckers
Truck Liability Insurance Liability insurance for commercial truck drivers is usually the most expensive part of your insurance, yet it is necessary. In fact, it is the law. You can’t drive without liability insurance. There are two types of liability insurance that you should look into. They are primary and general liability. What is primary liability? Primary liability insurance is what most people think about […]
Three Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Myths
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance North Carolina We know the insurance world can seem very confusing and intimidating at times, but it does not have to be. It is important that everyone understand how their insurance works so they can avoid gaps in coverage and find the perfect policy for their trucking operation. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about commercial and owner-operator insurance. We […]
3 Geographic Factors That Influence Your Tow Truck Insurance Premiums
Tow Truck Insurance Every business needs coverage, and the towing business is certainly no exception. Since your company can face claims and lawsuits from all sides, it’s important to stay covered. Everyone from the party claiming ownership of the vehicle you towed to someone you drove past might claim injury. The increased risks can impact your insurance premiums. So can geographic factors that influence those […]
How Operation Safe Driver Week’s Results Can Prepare Your Team for Winter
Semi Truck Insurance This previous summer’s Operation Safe Driver Week was designed to stop some of the most common and dangerous safety violations on the road. But the Commercial Vehicles Safety Alliance (CVSA), the entity behind the movement, also wanted to collect data. Once the industry knows the most common violations, everyone can work together to stay safer. Here are the top three most common […]
3 Reasons to Switch to Fleet Truck Insurance
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]