The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a notice announcing that, effective August 23, 2014, carriers and drivers will be able to request the removal of roadside inspection violations from agency data systems to more accurately reflect outcomes of judicial proceedings. The updated policy will enable carriers and drivers to request the removal of violations that were previously uploaded into FMCSA’s Motor Carrier […]
Commercial Truck Insurance
Commercial Truck Drivers Subject to new Federal Law
By now, you’ve heard about the National Registry law that goes into effect May 21, 2014. After that date, all interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers must get their medical certificates from a certified medical examiner listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Find a certified medical examiner in your area—or anywhere in the country—by following these […]
Commercial Truck Medical Certificate
FMCSA Announces One-Year Extension of Paper Medical Certificate Requirement for Commercial Bus and Truck Drivers The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it is extending by one year, until Jan. 30, 2015, a requirement that interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders retain paper copies of their medical examiner’s certificate and continue to make the document available for review upon request at the roadside […]
Commercial Trucking in the Winter Season
Seven tips from Progressive to keep truckers safe and protected during the winter season A carpet of fresh snow can be heartwarming when viewed from indoors in front of a roaring fireplace. But for a trucker, that beautiful landscape can mean treacherous roadways. To prepare for brutal winter weather, here are a few tips from Bill Kampf, Progressive Commercial Auto general manager, to help protect […]
Veteran's Day
This week all over the United States we will celebrate together the National Holiday Veteran’s Day. November 11, is the date to honor American veterans of all wars. This day brings a long history of memories for so many veterans that are currently serving or have served in the military. Transitioning from a career in the military back into the civilian world can sometimes be […]
Best Commercial Truck Insurance Rates
Working with multiple insurance carriers in the last 17 years as a truck underwriter has given me a unique understanding of the companies. I would like share a few things that you should know in order to get the best rate with one of the top commercial truck insurance companies. Equipment – less than 10 years is ideal. Commercial insurance companies believe the older the […]
New Hours of Service Safety Regulation
New Hours-of-Service Safety Regulations to Reduce Truck Driver Fatigue Begin Today WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that new federal regulations designed to improve safety for the motoring public by reducing truck driver fatigue took full effect today, July 1, 2013. “Safety is our highest priority,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “These rules make common […]
Roadcheck 2013 -Set for June 4-6
About 10,000 federal, state, provincial and local truck and bus inspectors will fan out at more than 1,500 locations across North American on June 4-6 for the annual Roadcheck inspections on commercial vehicles. This year’s emphasis will be on flatbed and van cargo securement and traffic enforcement of motor coaches, said William Schaefer, director of vehicle programs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. For 72 […]
Commercial Truck Broke Down?
Let’s be honest, for most truckers, the bottom line for their business is the commercial truck insurance premium. The last thing a trucker wants is to pay more money for commercial truck insurance when they feel confident in their driving skills and has never had an accident. How many truckers really read their commercial truck insurance policy? Now, when you have an accident and something […]
Commercial Truck Safety Regulations
Truck insurance companies use a variety of factors to establish a rate for commercial truck insurance. These past few years the trucking industry has strived to make the roads safer and are really concentrating on safety issues with each commercial trucking business. Let’s work together to make the roads safer and your commercial truck insurance cheaper. The Safety Management Cycle (SMC) is a resource for […]