Nebraska Rig Insurance: NSP Focuses on Drunk Driving Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) used social media to shame a commercial driver for drunk driving in July, 2019. CDL driver Michael Jackson is out of Ontario, Canada. He was busted on I-80 near Waverly, NE. NSP says I-80 is one of the nation’s busiest highways. The arresting officer administered a breathalyzer and determined Jackson’s blood alcohol content […]
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It’s Almost Brake Safety Week: Are You Ready For Sept. 15th-21st
J.E.B. Insurance Services, LLC wants to remind our Commercial or Owner Operator truck insurance policyholders and commercial truckers all over the globe that Brake Safety Week is going to take place during the week of September 15th-September 21st. During this week, the enforcement officials who have partnered with CVSA will perform various inspections on commercial trucks all across North America. If a driver is determined to […]
Nebraska Semi Truck & Insurance News: FMCSA Kicks off Public Comment Period for HOS Revisions
Nebraska Semi Truck & Insurance News: FMCSA Kicks off Public Comment Period for HOS Revisions In mid-August, 2019 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration(FMCSA) published some exciting proposed revisions to the recently updated Hours of Service (HOS) rules. You can read all about the proposed changes at our JEB Insurance blog article. The FMCSA also announced a 45 day period for public comment, allowing semi truck […]
How to Reduce Trucking Accidents with a Focus on Eye Safety
Safe working conditions are a must across all industries, but they’re especially vital in jobs with long shifts and quickly shifting conditions like semi truck driving. Focusing on reducing repetitive strain injuries, keep drivers safe from icy steps and platforms, and encouraging breaks are all good strategies to keep drivers safe and healthy. But implementing measures for protecting eyesight can be just as important. Here’s […]
When To Walk Away From a Commerical Truck Deal
Finding a high-quality commercial truck for a good price can be challenging. This is especially true when getting financing. They may be even pickier than you are when it comes to buying a good truck. That being said, you could find the right truck and then realize that you have to walk away from the deal. Here are some times when you just need to […]
More Tips to Get Financing For a Commerical Truck
Even though any loan can be scary, getting on for a commercial truck can be even worse. You are looking at tens of thousands of dollars in loans, and that can be overwhelming. That being said, it isn’t always easy to get financing for a commercial truck, but here are some more tips to help. Take your time. If you are just getting into truck […]
Tips to Get Financing For a Commerical Truck
Getting any type of loan can be scary. Commercial trucks are no exception. In fact, it can be worse because you are thinking of tens of thousands of dollars that you are going to owe to the bank until you get it paid off. It isn’t always easy to get financing for a commercial truck, but here are some tips to help. Work on saving […]
Tips for Buying a Commerical Truck
If you are a commercial truck driver, you might start looking into becoming an owner-operator. However, that can be a scary leap. Buying a truck is a big investment, whether you buy one new or used. It isn’t easy to find the right truck. Here are some tips for buying a commercial truck. Know what you can afford. It is a good idea to understand […]
Reasons To Get Your Commercial Driver’s Licence
Whether you are looking for your first career or you are looking for a change of pace, you might want to think about becoming a commercial truck driver. There are many reasons why you should think about getting your commercial driver’s license. Here are some reasons why you should. Freedom. Many truck drivers love the freedom that they get with truck driving. Many can pick […]
Tips to Get Started with a Truck Dispatcher
It can be challenging to get started as an owner-operator, especially if you are used to driving for someone else. You are used to being told when you need to leave and where you need to go. You aren’t in charge of finding loads to and from a location. You also aren’t going to be used to all of the paperwork. Because of this, many […]