Commercial Truck Insurance

Easy Ways Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers in Florida Can Save Money on Laundry

One of the problems commercial or owner-operator truck drivers in Florida frequently face involves doing laundry. The cost of doing laundry in truck stop laundromats can really add up over time, which is why drivers should look for alternatives. Here are some practical ideas that any trucker can use to help keep laundry costs as low as possible. Locating Alternate Facilities Many times, professional drivers […]

Five Tips for New Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers

You’ve completed your truck driver training and have found work as either a commercial or owner operator truck driver. As you know, there are two types of learning: what you learn at driving school and what the road teaches you. The difference between the two is vast and it will take years before you learn most of what the road has to teach you. Here […]

Five Considerations the First Time Heavy Hauler Should Know

How do you haul oversized things such as cranes, turbines, earth moving equipment, or large pressure vessels? The answer is: very, very carefully. Transporting these big objects overland is best described as an operation requiring lots of organization and planning. Here are five considerations the owner operator of a heavy hauling rig will have to bear in mind while transporting overweight and oversized loads within […]

Commercial Truckers and Owner Operators: Make Sure your Truck is in Good Condition this Summer

If you’re a commercial trucker or owner-operator, keeping your truck in top condition is just as important during the summer as it is any other time of the year. Here are some things you should do to ensure the risk of breaking down in the heat is greatly reduced. Have Regular Maintenance Performed You should ideally have your coolant flushed at least once a year. […]

Where can Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers Sleep?

One of the problems commercial or owner-operator truck drivers face is determining where they will sleep at the end of a long hard day. Sleeping on exit ramps can be dangerous, and many shippers and receivers forbid overnight parking. That doesn’t mean you don’t have choices-here are a few safe havens you should consider. Wal-Mart/Meijer Supercenters Many Wal-Mart and Meijer supercenters allow overnight truck parking. […]

Road Check 2015 June 2-4, 2015

About 10,000 federal, state, provincial and local truck and bus inspectors will fan out at more than 2,500 locations across North American on June 2-4 for the annual Roadcheck inspections on commercial vehicles. This year’s emphasis will be on Cargo Securement. However, for 72 hours, inspectors will conduct comprehensive Level I inspections, CVSA said. Last year, nearly 74,000 Roadcheck truck inspections yielded a 23% out –of- […]

Satisfy The Nation's Rig Operator Shortage AND Be Safe About It!

Florida is one of the more lucrative states for big rig operators. In Florida, you can get your license when you turn 15 years old. After that, you’re allowed your CDL by 18, and are allowed to operate your rig all over the intrastate. Especially with the current nationwide shortage of rig operators, this is a very promising career for young entrepreneurs willing to work […]

Both The Government and The Private Sector Are Lobbying to Make Rig Operating More Profitable!

Operating a big rig is pretty profitable nowadays! Many businesses are expanding, requiring trucks to transport their goods and services. In fact, in recent news, a localized farming business, is trying something new! They’re taking their produce and transporting it door-to-door, in an effort to spread their “locally grown fruits and vegetables as salads or wraps….” Both the government and private individuals are both lobbying […]

Acts of Nature: Why Having Rig Insurance Is Necessary for Good Drivers!

Georgia offers many great products which have major nationwide demand. Georgia’s famous peaches aren’t the only famous one – according to Netstate, “Georgia’s top five agricultural products are broilers (young chickens), cotton, cattle and calves, chicken eggs, and peanuts.” Needless to say, all of these products are being shipped out of Georgia constantly, on a busy, constant schedule. This is where rig operators are greatly […]

Respondeat Superior – Avoid Your Drivers Mistakes With a Comprehensive Insurance Package

Yes, rig operators are in nationwide demand at the moment. Businesses across America are trying to expand, given the receding recession. They are trying to branch out to other states, in an effort to grow their products’ consumers. So more trucks are needed to transport their goods. However, if you’re planning on starting your own rig operations business to take advantage of the business booms […]