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 […]
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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 […]
The Best Ways to Decrease Rig Insurance Premiums in Florida
Rig insurance in Florida doesn’t come cheap, and the reasons why are fairly straightforward. Tractor trailers are valuable vehicles, the cargo they carry is often expensive, and when they are involved in accidents, the damage can be extensive. Yet there are ways to decrease the cost of commercial truck insurance premiums for owner operators and fleet owners without compromising coverage. First and foremost, drivers need […]
Commercial Trucks are Being Targeted by Thieves in South Carolina!
In South Carolina, there have been a few truck thefts that should cause you to think about increasing your insurance coverage. Just recently, in Rock Hill, a woman who stole underwear from a Dollar General tried to truckjack an ice cream truck. She fled in the truck but was caught by police. Also recently, in Port Royal, SC, a naked man truckjacked a fire truck […]
Increasing Truck Thefts In Florida Should Prompt You To Increase Your Commercial Truck Insurance Coverage!
Even though it may seem unlikely, you should know that truck theft actually happens frequently. In fact, an innocent ice cream truck was stolen at gunpoint. The truckjacker pretended to order a bubble gum flavored ice cream cone, then pointed a gun at them and commandeered the truck. In Florida, “A 2000 tan Peterbilt 379 truck and 2001 Arnes step deck trailer” was stolen “…from […]
Rise in Freeway Accidents Is One More Reason to Purchase the Right Amount of Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance in Texas
Aside from the fact that commercial or owner operator truck insurance in Texas is required by law, there is another good reason that drivers in Texas need to have the right amount of commercial truck insurance and liability coverage. Texas is having increasing issues with traffic in the central portion of the state, and car/truck accidents are becoming more common. Many of the larger accidents […]
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, […]
Owner Operator Insurance in South Carolina: The Legal Benefits
Every South Carolina owner operator recognizes the importance of having owner operator insurance in South Carolina. Whether a claim is caused by an accident, an on-the-job injury or adverse weather, drivers know their commercial truck insurance can be relied upon to help cover the costs. Yet owner operator insurance in South Carolina can also protect drivers from another adverse situation…liability costs. A case in point […]
Florida Commercial Truck, Tow Truck, and Owner Operator Insurance Coverage
Who do you think would be best informed about commercial truck or owner operator insurance that is required in Florida? The best answer to that question is to go right to the source, relying on a Florida based insurance service that is experienced and knowledgeable to help Florida owner operators as well as several other states. So what exactly is different about Florida commercial truck […]
What to Look for in Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance in Texas
If you’re in the market for commercial or owner operator truck insurance Texas, how do you know what kind of policy is right for you? How do you know that you are choosing the best policy for your needs? Big rig insurance is essential for the owner operator and in today’s very competitive commercial trucking industry, you need to be sure you are protected with […]