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 […]
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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, […]
Liability Increase in Commercial Trucking Insurance
If you already have commercial trucking insurance, you might want to consider changing your premium or switching to another trucking insurance company. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to increase the minimum liability coverage for all trucking companies. The current minimum is $750,000, but they said that since The American Trucking Associations found that just 1% of trucking accidents “…cause damages that exceed $1 […]
Commercial Rig Insurance Protects Your Big Rig from Theft
Although when you think of rig insurance, you’re usually thinking about protection from potential collisions and a shield from the damages that result from them – rig insurance also covers theft. Trucks are huge, and only the most brazen of thieves would consider stealing one – but it does happen, surprisingly enough. Recently in Murfreesboro, “…seven tailgates worth more than $10,000 were…” stolen from Ford […]
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 […]
Insure Your Rigs Before It's Too Late!!
If you think you can avoid accidents simply by hiring careful drivers and doing extensive employee background checks – you might be surprised. FedEx is a mega conglomerate whose hiring procedures are very stringent. However, in recent news, a FedEx truck crashed into a school bus, killing 10 people. The widow of one of the unfortunate victims is suing FedEx for damages arising out of […]
Close Deadlines Lead to Long Drives Which May Lead to Truck Accidents!
Running a trucking company has its many stresses. By it’s very nature, you’re always dealing with deadlines – clients want their shipments in by a certain date, which forces you to stress over schedules and drivers. Often, drivers may have to make a cross-country trip in insufficient time – placing tremendous pressure on them. The last thing you want to worry about are lawsuits arising […]
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 […]
Customize your South Carolina Commercial Truck and Rig Insurance
Commercial Truck and Rig Insurance in South Carolina Your rig is your place of business, and sometimes your home for short periods of time. So, why not make it fit you? Why not make a statement with your truck? What are we talking about? We are talking about customizing your rig to reflect who you are. At the same time, we are talking about getting […]