Insurance Types

Owning A Commercial or Owner Operator Truck: Is Truck Driving Right For You?

Being a truck driver is probably something that almost all of us have thought about at one point in our lives. We have probably tried to think about how it would be if we were one of those drivers on the road with a commercial or owner operator truck. For many of us, our inquiring minds wanted to know what the challenges and excitement would be […]

Rig Insurance Florida: Do Tow Truck Operators Need Different Insurance?

Do tow truck drivers need different insurance than standard rig insurance in Florida? The answer is yes and no.  Tow truck owner operators need the same rig insurance as other owner operators in Florida. However, there are additional types of insurance that tow truck operators require. Tow truck owner operators must have liability insurance, in case there is an accident where the tow truck driver is […]

Owner Operator and Bobtail Insurance in Texas: Being Prepared For A Tornado

Although tornadoes can happen at any time of the year, in Texas tornado season is generally from the months of March through August. It is certainly not an uncommon sight to see many tornadoes occur at one time. As a commercial truck driver or owner operator in Texas, you are on the road for a significant period of time. Proper owner operator and bobtail insurance during these […]

Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance North Carolina: The Big Business of Log Hauling

Log hauling is big business in North Carolina! At last count, the state had 24 different companies providing this service. Log haulers were among those individuals forming an organization, the Carolina Loggers Association, dedicated to addressing concerns of those involved in the forest products industry, including highway bills, tax reform and healthcare issues. The size of the log hauling operation in North Carolina should come […]

Insuring Your Commercial Big Rig in South Carolina

Delivering your freight on time is important however as a responsible owner operator having insurance is critical. As a commercial driver your big rig can do more damage than a regular automobile. Driver beware as an uninsured South Carolina commercial truck driver you are a not only unsafe but the consequences are costly and sometimes tragic . The cost of being insured Your truck is […]

Bobtail Insurance in Texas: Truck Driver Shortage Demands Creative Solutions

Truck Driver Shortage to Affect Bobtail Insurance in Texas According to the American Trucking Association, the commercial truck driving industry currently has a shortage of 35,000 drivers. By the year 2020, the situation will become dramatically worse, with a shortage of 240,000 drivers predicted. Why? Because of “flat wages,” increased government regulations on the industry, imminent retirements and changes in public opinion regarding truck driving as […]

Commercial Truck, Owner Operator, and Rig Insurance In Florida: Don't Tackle The Challenge Alone

As any kind of business owner, it is important that a person is prepared for nearly anything and everything. When you ensure that your commercial truck or fleet has the right commercial truck, owner operator, and rig insurance in Florida, you are making a smart decision to protect yourself and your business in case there is ever an accident. You will find that you can have […]

How Can You Maintain Or Reduce Your Owner Operator Insurance In South Carolina?

Some commercial trucks pull trailers every single day, and sometimes horrible accidents happen because the trailer and truck have not been properly inspected. It is wise to fully understand your truck so you can take preventative measures before you take your truck out on the road. You have to make sure your suspension system and your brakes are tough enough and designed to haul the […]

Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance In Georgia: Get Your Log Hauler Back On The Road

The insurance industry is not an industry that stands still; it is ever-changing. This year your agent may inform you that you need one insurance carrier, and then next year the agent may recommend that you need to make a switch to a different insurance carrier. What will you do when your insurance agent lets you know that he or she can not find insurance […]

Commercial Truck Insurance : Cell Phone Usage far More Dangerous for Truckers

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the dangers of distracted driving through the use of cell phones. Even so, little has been said about the dangers truck drivers face when texting or talking on a cell phone, even though doing so poses a far greater danger for them. CNN recently reported on this issue, providing some startling statistics on just how dangerous cell […]