The South Carolina roads can be quite a dangerous place on a daily basis, but they can be incredibly dangerous when it is your workplace. It does not matter if you have one truck or if you are responsible for managing a fleet of trucks, it is important to ensure all of your trucks are properly protected by the right type of commercial truck insurance […]
Truck Liability Insurance
Are You A New Owner-Operator In Florida?
When you first begin your job as an owner-operator, searching for truck insurance in Florida can definitely seem confusing. While you do not have to become a specialist or an expert in insurance, you do need to learn the basic requirements of commercial or owner operator truck insurance for Florida. Familiarize Yourself With The Terms You will also need to understand the common terminology of […]
Liability Coverage and Cargo Insurance: Protecting The Goods
It is no secret that commercial trucking accidents can happen daily. When these types of accidents do occur, they can result in disastrous consequences for the trucker and anyone else who may have been involved in the accident. If the truck driver is found at fault for the accident, the driver will likely be responsible for any damage that occurred. Truckers who have liability insurance […]
Truck Liability Insurance For Your Flatbed Truck
As a commercial truck driver, you are knowledgeable of the various types of trucks that are on the road. Flatbed trucks compared to other trucks are larger in size because they can be used to carry other vehicles, construction equipment, and much more. Due to the design of a flatbed truck, everything that is being transported will be more vulnerable than other types of good […]
New Bill In Congress May Raise Commercial Truck Insurance Minimums
The long-haul trucking industry is undergoing massive changes, from the introduction of self-driving trucks, to the critical shortage of truck drivers, to discussions between industry leaders and the federal government about potential increases to rig insurance minimums. A recently proposed bill in Washington DC would raise rig insurance minimums from $750,000 to close to $4.9 million. Using calculations based on when the last insurance minimum […]
Iowa Big Rig Insurance: Liability Coverage 101
Iowa Big Rig insurance is tricky! “The Hawkeye State”has slightly different state minimums than federal laws require. In a nutshell, Iowa’s insurance minimums are different for in-state drivers vs. interstate drivers, but as of 2019 the difference is really only in the wording. Like other states, in Iowa your liability needs depend on the type of loads you haul and the size of your rig. […]
What To Look For In Tow Truck Insurance In Florida
When you’re driving a tow truck in Florida, a lot can happen. You may get into an accident, cause damage to a vehicle that you’re towing, or run into a number of other scenarios. Having tow truck insurance that you can count on is critical. There are a number of things to consider. Coverage Levels Coverage levels can vary when you drive a tow truck. […]
Commercial Truck Liability Insurance in Florida: Two Key Questions
Many times, your commercial truck liability insurance insurance in Florida will depend on you knowing exactly what the job is and communicating with your insurance broker. Ask the right questions up front, do your research, and read your policy in order to ensure you are saving money on your liability premium. First, know the types of loads you will be hauling. If you will be […]
Types of Insurance Commercial Drivers Need to Think About
Truck Liability Insurance Whether you are an owner operator or you own a fleet of trucks, you are going to need to have insurance. However, there are so many types of insurance, as well as different prices, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you need. Here are some types of insurance that you need to think about. Primary liability. Primary liability is […]
Types of Liability Insurance for Commercial Truckers
Truck Liability Insurance Liability insurance for commercial truck drivers is usually the most expensive part of your insurance, yet it is necessary. In fact, it is the law. You can’t drive without liability insurance. There are two types of liability insurance that you should look into. They are primary and general liability. What is primary liability? Primary liability insurance is what most people think about […]