Commercial Truck Insurance Texas

3 Tips for Staying Safe on the Last Mile This Summer

‘Last mile shipping’ is a crucial talking point for distribution business and e-commerce centers. While giants like Amazon and major shipping companies have largely figured out how to speed up their general shipping routes, it’s the last mile or two that are tripping up efficiency. But when you’re in the driver’s seat, that last mile is more than a logistic crunch point. It’s where local […]

Autonomous Platooning: Is It Safer to Be an Early Adopter or to Wait?

Self-driving semi trucks are a hotly debated topic. One of the key considerations, if not the primary focus of debate, is the profitability. Autonomous trucks are expensive and they have a lot of room for improvement. But they will soon require less and less human oversight. Human drivers are expensive: not only do they require wages and health insurance, they can make costly mistakes after […]

Why You May Need Bobtail Insurance for Your Truck

According to the American Trucking Associations, 33.8 million trucks are registered and used for business purposes, not including government and farm trucks. If you drive an 18-wheeler for a living and sometimes drive without your trailer, you should consider bobtail insurance. Independent Operators If you work for yourself and take contract jobs to transport goods, check with the company to see if they will provide […]

Helpful Tips For Avoiding Crashes That Lead To Rising Rig Insurance Costs

Rig insurance costs are a common area of concern for truck drivers. The size of these vehicles can cause certain problems to occur and problems lead to accidents. When accidents take place, rig insurance costs rise significantly. The following guide will allow drivers to avoid crashes and to keep their rig insurance costs low. How Learning Your Rig Decreases Rig Insurance Costs The more familiarity […]

What Is Physical Damage Insurance And Why Is It Necessary?

Physical damage insurance is one of the more crucial aspects of rig insurance. Commercial truck drivers will need to make sure that they are fully covered. This is the best way to make sure that an investment remains protected at all times. This insurance is required for any driver who has decided to finance their own equipment. Even the most experienced truckers know that they […]

A How-To Guide For Keeping Fleet Truck Insurance Costs Low

When fleet managers are tasked with the responsibility of finding the right insurance policy, the process can be a challenging one. Knowing what to look for in a policy is important and so is knowing how to determine the proper cost. There are a number of ways to keep these costs down, however. Companies who make the following decisions are able to reduce fleet truck […]

What Does the Denham Amendment Mean for Your Truckers?

When the House passed the Denham amendment in April 2018 as they reauthorized the FAA for five years, they emphasized the importance of federal regulations over the state when it comes to truckers. Many states, like California, either require or allow for paid breaks every four to five hours of drive time. These more frequent breaks were monitored by ELDs. The federal regulations that the […]

Lighter, Faster, Better, But Be Careful: Light Flatbeds Increase the Need for Safety Training

Weight has always been a problem in the trucking world. The heaviness of a load is just as much of a constraint as the size, and many times it’s the primary consideration. There are numerous regulations about the overall weight of a truck and even just the weight of the trailer and load. Cities might restrict access for overweight trucks and only grant a small […]

AOBRD vs ELD: Does the New ELD Grandfathering Extension Apply to Your Trucks?

AOBRD vs ELD The 2018 buzzword is ELD for automated device compliance. But in 2014 it was AOBRD, or Automatic On Board Recording Device. That was the device type mandated under older FMCSA regulations, and it had far different capabilities and requirements than ELDs today or then. But why do AOBRDs still matter today? There is more ELD-related grandfathering. The December 17, 2017 deadline was […]

Are Bigger Trucks Bad for Business?

Semi-trucks are becoming bigger and bigger when they can. Profit margins are thin, which means being able to carry more on each route makes a lot of business sense. But not everyone likes having oversized trucks in their region, and big trucks have their own safety considerations. If you’re weighing the pros and cons of adding a truck for larger loads, it’s not necessarily a bad […]