Keeping your rigs well-maintained might seem costly in the short-term – however it actually saves you more in the long run. According to BottomLine Publications, you can save on break pads and other transmission wear by cruising to a stop rather than abruptly hitting the breaks. Slow down far ahead of a stop sign or red light. Don’t accelerate rapidly, but speed up with a […]
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5 apps every commercial truck driver should have
Being a commercial driver or owner operator is an exciting career that allows you to see all the wonders of our country. However, in today’s world the use of technology can simplify many aspects of your job. From helping you locate truck stops and restaurants to keeping your logs organized on your phone, there is an app to help with almost every aspect of your […]
Rig Insurance in South Carolina Can Help with These Accident Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 3,921 people were killed and 104,000 people were injured in crashes with large trucks, which are defined as having a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds. This was out of traffic crashes involving 333,000 rigs in 2012, the latest year for which complete statistics were available. The numbers represent a 4 percent increase from the previous […]
Rig Insurance: Tips for Beating Loneliness During Christmas
Truck driving can be a lonely profession at any time, but that’s even more the case during the Christmas season. More goods are moved between Thanksgiving and Christmas than at any other time of the year. This means you may be spending more time on the road than normal, at a time when you desperately long to be with loved ones. Here are some tips […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance North Carolina: Winter Driving Safety Tips
Winter driving in North Carolina can be treacherous for anyone, especially truckers. If you’re a commercial driver or owner operator, here are some things to keep in mind this winter in order to ensure the safety of everyone on the highway. Prepare your Truck Before hitting the road, make sure your truck is as roadworthy as possible. To do this, you should: Clean snow and […]
Commercial Truck Insurance Offers Good News for South Carolina and Other I-95 Travelers
According to a study recently published by InsuranceNewsNet, it was determined that I-95 is one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the US. But, it also owns the highest rate of crashes in that region. These facts greatly affect the commercial truck insurance North and South Carolina, as well as Florida owner operators need to carry. So what can be done to reduce these […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance: Georgia Requirements
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 […]
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 […]