Since the winter usually brings about more trucking accidents than any time of the year – it’s a good time to re-think your rig insurance coverage. An excellent move would be to temporarily increase your coverage in order to prevent your business from suffering any liabilities resulting from accidents involving your rigs. In Irving, Texas, a “truck was traveling northbound on Loop 12 [of Texas […]
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Winter Makes Trucking More Dangerous!
Now that the winter season has arrived full force – it’s important to take precautionary measures for your rigs! According to a law firm, “big trucks are especially dangerous during winter conditions.” They report that on one day, over four trucks lost control due to hydroplaning which resulted from the sleet and snowfall – all within the same city. Officially, it’s recognized that trucking-related accidents […]
A Few Defensive Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
No matter how experienced your truck drivers are – or how good you’ve been maintaining your rigs, there is still a chance that your company will experience trucking accidents. A recent article gives some tips that professional truck drivers should keep in mind when out on long hauls: The Bubble. This is a standard defensive driving technique which is increasingly more important with larger trucks. […]
Maintain Your Rig Daily to Increase Its Longetivity!
Does your company seemingly spend a copious amount of cash on rig repairs and maintenance? There are a few tips and tricks that you can do routinely which can decrease your long-term rig maintenance costs: If you’re transporting corrosive materials like fertilizer or laboratory chemicals – then washing your truck daily will prevent corrosion. Check your timing belts. Always check them for cracks or dryness […]
Follow These Routine Tips to Make Your Rig Last Even Longer!
Keeping your rigs well-maintained might seem costly in the short-term – however it actually saves you more in the long run. According to BottomLine Publications, you can save on break pads and other transmission wear by cruising to a stop rather than abruptly hitting the breaks. Slow down far ahead of a stop sign or red light. Don’t accelerate rapidly, but speed up with a […]
5 apps every commercial truck driver should have
Being a commercial driver or owner operator is an exciting career that allows you to see all the wonders of our country. However, in today’s world the use of technology can simplify many aspects of your job. From helping you locate truck stops and restaurants to keeping your logs organized on your phone, there is an app to help with almost every aspect of your […]
Rig Insurance: Tips for Beating Loneliness During Christmas
Truck driving can be a lonely profession at any time, but that’s even more the case during the Christmas season. More goods are moved between Thanksgiving and Christmas than at any other time of the year. This means you may be spending more time on the road than normal, at a time when you desperately long to be with loved ones. Here are some tips […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance: Georgia Requirements
As a commercial owner operator vehicle owner in Georgia, you are required to obtain a Commercial Vehicle Insurance Policy that covers each vehicle. Any vehicle that is used for business or any commercial use or that is licensed by the state of Georgia as a commercial vehicle must be insured. Although there are minimum requirements for commercial or owner operator truck insurance in Georgia, there […]
Three Steps to a Healthier Driver
Earlier this year, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) did a study on the health of professional long-haul drivers of heavy and tractor-trailer trucks. Of the 1,670 drivers surveyed, about 60 percent were between the ages of 40 and 59, with the remaining divided pretty evenly between the age ranges of 30 to 39 and 60 to 69. Those surveyed included both […]
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Did You Know J.E.B. Insurance Blog was Recognized in the Top 50 on the Web for Commercial Trucker Blogs?
We’ve got some good news! Did you know the J.E.B. Insurance blog was recognized in the top 50 on the web for commercial trucker blogs?. Well, we sure did and we really appreciate this honor. However, some of you may be wondering, “Who exactly is J.E.B?” We are a commercial truck insurance agency that writes commercial and owner operator insurance in 6 states (Florida, Georgia, […]