As an owner operator in Florida, your commercial truck insurance has to be prepared for every possible scenario on the road. There are a huge number of potentially dangerous things you encounter every day from careless drivers to the weather. You counter those things by being well rested before you drive, keeping your commercial truck maintained and having owner operator insurance. Florida, like most other […]
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Increase in Freight opportunities at Savannah Port
On August 13, 2014, the Georgia Ports Authority reported an all-time high in container trade at the Savannah, Georgia port. In total, the port moved 293,889 twenty-foot equivalent container units in July 2014. This is a 19.2 percent increase over July 2013. In addition, the Savannah GPA moved 2.52 million tons of cargo in July, up 12.8 percent or 287,600 tons compared to the same […]
Who Needs Commercial Truck Insurance in Texas?
The economy in the state of Texas relies on information technology, oil and natural gas, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and many other large industries, including exports. In fact, total exports from Texas helped contribute to the record-setting value of U.S. goods and services exports in 2013, which reached $2.3 trillion. As a result, trucks are widely used as a commercial vehicles for the transportation of various […]
Four Reasons Why you Need Commercial Truck Insurance in Florida
If you own or operate a commercial truck in the state of Florida, you know that accidents can occur, so it’s best to be prepared. Loads can shift. Natural hazards can cause dangerous road conditions. Reckless drivers can create problems. And because tractor trailer rigs are large and heavy, any accident you have with a private passenger vehicle is likely to cause major property damage […]
FMCSA Changes to Reporting of Adjudicated Citations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a notice announcing that, effective August 23, 2014, carriers and drivers will be able to request the removal of roadside inspection violations from agency data systems to more accurately reflect outcomes of judicial proceedings. The updated policy will enable carriers and drivers to request the removal of violations that were previously uploaded into FMCSA’s Motor Carrier […]
Commercial Truck Drivers Subject to new Federal Law
By now, you’ve heard about the National Registry law that goes into effect May 21, 2014. After that date, all interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers must get their medical certificates from a certified medical examiner listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Find a certified medical examiner in your area—or anywhere in the country—by following these […]
Commercial Truck Medical Certificate
FMCSA Announces One-Year Extension of Paper Medical Certificate Requirement for Commercial Bus and Truck Drivers The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it is extending by one year, until Jan. 30, 2015, a requirement that interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders retain paper copies of their medical examiner’s certificate and continue to make the document available for review upon request at the roadside […]
Commercial Trucking in the Winter Season
Seven tips from Progressive to keep truckers safe and protected during the winter season A carpet of fresh snow can be heartwarming when viewed from indoors in front of a roaring fireplace. But for a trucker, that beautiful landscape can mean treacherous roadways. To prepare for brutal winter weather, here are a few tips from Bill Kampf, Progressive Commercial Auto general manager, to help protect […]
Veteran's Day
This week all over the United States we will celebrate together the National Holiday Veteran’s Day. November 11, is the date to honor American veterans of all wars. This day brings a long history of memories for so many veterans that are currently serving or have served in the military. Transitioning from a career in the military back into the civilian world can sometimes be […]
Best Commercial Truck Insurance Rates
Working with multiple insurance carriers in the last 17 years as a truck underwriter has given me a unique understanding of the companies. I would like share a few things that you should know in order to get the best rate with one of the top commercial truck insurance companies. Equipment – less than 10 years is ideal. Commercial insurance companies believe the older the […]