A motor carrier accepts a variety of risks on a daily basis, but one of the most basic risks would have to be accepting the responsibility to protect the goods they pick up and deliver under a shipping receipt. In order to alleviate the risks of any damages during transport, motor carriers purchase cargo insurance. Cargo insurance is purchased by motor carriers so the commodities […]
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National Safety Month: Avoiding Commercial Truck Violations
The National Safety Council and other organizations across the world continue to raise awareness of what it takes to stay safe in various aspects of life. National Safety Month is observed annually in June. The focus of National Safety Month focuses heavily on reducing accidents, injuries, and deaths at work, on the highways, and in our homes. Seat Belt Safety It has been almost four years since […]
What Does Physical Damage Insurance Cover?
Trucking is expensive. Whether leased or purchased, trucks are major investment that needs to be protected. Because of this, insurance is essential. There are many forms of insurance that exist in the trucking world, but one of the most valuable and wide-sweeping is physical damage insurance. If you have financed your equipment, purchasing it is essential. Physical damage insurance is an umbrella term within the […]
Protect Your Fleet With Fleet Insurance
Insuring a fleet may seem like a breeze, but several factors will play a part in managing and obtaining fleet truck insurance. Creating an effective strategy for managing your fleet and your fleet truck insurance will ensure you remain compliant with the rules and regulations, and it will help you protect your finances and your assets. What is Fleet Truck Insurance? When we talk about […]
Troops to Truck Driving: How Veterans can Fast-Track their CDL
A number of Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) require service members to drive heavy trucks. Despite their training and experience, transitioning military have previously had to jump through hoops in order to obtain a civilian CDL. That may no longer be the case, thanks to a new program from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Here is some more information, including who can qualify. Driving […]
South Carolina Commercial Truck Insurance News: SC Truckers Feel the Strain of COVID-19
Commercial drivers in South Carolina are beginning to feel the strain of the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. While CDL drivers may be experiencing lighter traffic – and in some cases, lighter loads – closed restaurants and truck stops throughout SC have reduced the opportunities for OTR drivers to get out of the cab and have a hot meal. South Carolina Commercial Truckers Focus on Health & Hygiene While OTR […]
Commercial Drivers and Owner Operators: Protect Yourself From Scams
There are numerous stories in the trucking industry that involve carriers believing they have transported a load they believed to be legitimate, but ultimately realized they were a target in a scam. Generally, a fraudster pinpoints truck drivers in various scams because of the large size of the truck and the numerous commercial truck insurance requirements. When the drivers realize they hauled a load they […]
Moving Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance
Do you know what one of the main questions that was asked in 2019 about commercial auto insurance? The question was: “What is the best state for me to obtain insurance for my commercial or owner-operator truck?” As often as that question was asked, there was never a simple answer. In 2019, there was an increase in the number of owner-operators who applied for and […]
Coronavirus vs. The Trucking Industry: What Is The Impact?
The fears that are currently associated with the pandemic known as COVID-19(Coronavirus) have made their way into nearly every industry, including the trucking industry. One of the main fears that many people have is contamination, but this deadly virus can have a significant impact on the commercial trucking industry. States are closely monitoring the spread of the virus and are releasing information on steps that […]
Commercial Truck Insurance Can Protect Your South Carolina Business
Regardless of how much experience you have in a particular business area, you will not be able to predict what will happen in the future. The business arena you are operating in is extremely fast-paced. Customers are expecting fast-paced services, and the products and services customers expect today may not be the same products and services they expected a couple of years ago. Since times […]