Are you hoping for your commercial truck premium to go down in 2013? So are we at J.E.B. Insurance Services! Having your commercial truck business placed with a competitive market is our top priority. Unfortunately, the last few years have not been good from a loss standpoint in the commercial truck insurance industry. Regardless that your policy was paid on time and you had no […]
Commercial Truck Insurance
Commercial Truck CSA Changes
FMCSA Implements Improvements to its Safety Measurement System WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today implemented 11 new improvements to its Safety Measurement System (SMS). The changes, developed over several months with feedback from the public and stakeholders throughout the industry, will enhance the agency’s ability to identify and take action against trucks and buses with safety […]
Fraudulent USDOT Letters
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued another warning to all commercial truck and motor carriers in the United States effective immediately. Another round of fraudulent USDOT Letters dated September 24, 2012 is being distributed, largely by fax, to motor carrier officials. The letters appear to be from the U.S. Department of Transportation Procurement Office and are signed by a fictitious name Julie Weynel – […]
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Our agency would like to take the time to personally recognize you and your business during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 16-22, 2012. With over 15 years experience in the trucking insurance profession we know how great you are and what sacrifices you make everyday to deliver our goods. Our office wants to be here working with you and for your business in order […]
Commercial Truck Insurance Myths
Your truck is the backbone that keeps your business up and running. But when it comes to insuring your truck, it can be difficult to distinguish insurance facts from myths. And buying commercial truck insurance without knowing the facts might cost you big bucks in damages or downtime. Myth: If you’re on a motor carrier policy, you’re covered. Fact: Motor carrier policies often provide only […]
Trucking Job Outlook
A great article courtesy of Money Magazine about the demand for truck drivers and the future outlook regarding the trucking industry. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — During tough economic times with high unemployment, Americans should be jumping at any chance to work, but trucking companies are struggling to hire drivers. There are as many as 200,000 job openings nationwide for long haul truckers, according to David […]
Commercial Truck Fleet Insurance
Are you looking for an insurance company that specializes in commercial truck fleet risks? We offer a full range of commercial truck fleet coverage, including: Commercial Auto Liability, Physical Damage, Motor Truck Cargo, and General Liability. Whether you have a few vehicles or a full fleet of trucks, you’ll find that J.E.B. Insurance Services offers flexible coverage that works for you. Large fleets and company’s […]
An Accident? Now What?
When we are involved in an accident we sometimes are in a distressed state of mind and we forget what proper procedures we should do in order to assist with the accident. Below are a few things to take into consideration if you are involved in an accident. Please feel free to print them out and keep them in your glove box with your commercial […]
Owner Operator Tips to Save Money!
Owner operators are always on the road for long periods of time. Constantly thinking about where their next load will take them while trying to make the most money they can for their family. There are a variety of small ways that the owner operator can save money in their business and here are just a few. One of the easiest ways to save money […]
Oversize-Overweight Truck Loads
In the commercial truck insurance industry there is a variety of required paperwork that the trucker must have filed with the federal and state authorities when trucking for hire. Every state has different laws and permits that are required. In the State of Texas the trucker must obtain an oversize / overweight permit from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles if your vehicle and/or load […]