If you already have commercial trucking insurance, you might want to consider changing your premium or switching to another trucking insurance company. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to increase the minimum liability coverage for all trucking companies. The current minimum is $750,000, but they said that since The American Trucking Associations found that just 1% of trucking accidents “…cause damages that exceed $1 […]
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Commercial Rig Insurance Protects Your Big Rig from Theft
Although when you think of rig insurance, you’re usually thinking about protection from potential collisions and a shield from the damages that result from them – rig insurance also covers theft. Trucks are huge, and only the most brazen of thieves would consider stealing one – but it does happen, surprisingly enough. Recently in Murfreesboro, “…seven tailgates worth more than $10,000 were…” stolen from Ford […]
Insure Your Rigs Before It's Too Late!!
If you think you can avoid accidents simply by hiring careful drivers and doing extensive employee background checks – you might be surprised. FedEx is a mega conglomerate whose hiring procedures are very stringent. However, in recent news, a FedEx truck crashed into a school bus, killing 10 people. The widow of one of the unfortunate victims is suing FedEx for damages arising out of […]
Close Deadlines Lead to Long Drives Which May Lead to Truck Accidents!
Running a trucking company has its many stresses. By it’s very nature, you’re always dealing with deadlines – clients want their shipments in by a certain date, which forces you to stress over schedules and drivers. Often, drivers may have to make a cross-country trip in insufficient time – placing tremendous pressure on them. The last thing you want to worry about are lawsuits arising […]
Florida Rig Insurance Protects You
Florida Rig Insurance Protects You When large commercial trucks and rigs get into accidents, it usually causes more damage than normal car collisions. This can be very costly to your company if you don’t have a comprehensive commercial truck and rig insurance plan. In Florida, statistical data shows that in 2011 there were a total of 227,998 accidents, while shockingly, in 2012 there were a […]
Five Types of Trucking Rig Owner Operator Insurance
Every rig owner operator needs rig insurance. Some types are required by law, while others are essential for proper maintenance of the rig. Still others may protect the owner operator’s livelihood in the event of unforeseen circumstances. With that being said, of the many types of rig insurance offered to owner operators, five should be considered by every owner operator. First and foremost, every rig […]
Why You Should Get More Comprehensive Tow Truck and Rig Insurance Coverage
If you’re a company that uses trucks and big rigs regularly, then you should definitely consider getting more than just the required tow truck and rig insurance coverage. Accidents involving trucks usually amount to higher damages that must be paid to the others involved in the accident – even if your driven isn’t at fault. A startling example can be found in recent news where […]
Tow Truck Insurance: What Every Tow Truck Owner Operator Needs to Know
When a tow truck owner operator considers tow truck insurance, there are two all important questions the need to be considered: First, who needs tow truck insurance and, second, what kind of tow truck insurance is needed? Tow truck insurance is not just essential for trucking companies that provide towing or repair services to disabled vehicles. It is also essential for a wide variety of […]
Truck Insurance in South Carolina for Tow Trucks
South Carolina Tow Truck Insurance Company – Make Sure You Have Adequate Tow Truck Insurance If you own a tow truck in South Carolina, then you know you’re out there on the roads and highways every day helping motorists. While you provide a valuable service, it’s important to make sure you have adequate South Carolina tow truck insurance for your tow truck or rig. When […]
Increase in Freight opportunities at Savannah Port
On August 13, 2014, the Georgia Ports Authority reported an all-time high in container trade at the Savannah, Georgia port. In total, the port moved 293,889 twenty-foot equivalent container units in July 2014. This is a 19.2 percent increase over July 2013. In addition, the Savannah GPA moved 2.52 million tons of cargo in July, up 12.8 percent or 287,600 tons compared to the same […]