New Hours-of-Service Safety Regulations to Reduce Truck Driver Fatigue Begin Today WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that new federal regulations designed to improve safety for the motoring public by reducing truck driver fatigue took full effect today, July 1, 2013. “Safety is our highest priority,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “These rules make common […]
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Roadcheck 2013 -Set for June 4-6
About 10,000 federal, state, provincial and local truck and bus inspectors will fan out at more than 1,500 locations across North American on June 4-6 for the annual Roadcheck inspections on commercial vehicles. This year’s emphasis will be on flatbed and van cargo securement and traffic enforcement of motor coaches, said William Schaefer, director of vehicle programs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. For 72 […]
Commercial Truck Broke Down?
Let’s be honest, for most truckers, the bottom line for their business is the commercial truck insurance premium. The last thing a trucker wants is to pay more money for commercial truck insurance when they feel confident in their driving skills and has never had an accident. How many truckers really read their commercial truck insurance policy? Now, when you have an accident and something […]
Commercial Truck Safety Regulations
Truck insurance companies use a variety of factors to establish a rate for commercial truck insurance. These past few years the trucking industry has strived to make the roads safer and are really concentrating on safety issues with each commercial trucking business. Let’s work together to make the roads safer and your commercial truck insurance cheaper. The Safety Management Cycle (SMC) is a resource for […]
Commercial Truck Insurance Premiums for 2013
Are you hoping for your commercial truck premium to go down in 2013? So are we at J.E.B. Insurance Services! Having your commercial truck business placed with a competitive market is our top priority. Unfortunately, the last few years have not been good from a loss standpoint in the commercial truck insurance industry. Regardless that your policy was paid on time and you had no […]
Commercial Truck CSA Changes
FMCSA Implements Improvements to its Safety Measurement System WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today implemented 11 new improvements to its Safety Measurement System (SMS). The changes, developed over several months with feedback from the public and stakeholders throughout the industry, will enhance the agency’s ability to identify and take action against trucks and buses with safety […]
Fraudulent USDOT Letters
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued another warning to all commercial truck and motor carriers in the United States effective immediately. Another round of fraudulent USDOT Letters dated September 24, 2012 is being distributed, largely by fax, to motor carrier officials. The letters appear to be from the U.S. Department of Transportation Procurement Office and are signed by a fictitious name Julie Weynel – […]
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Our agency would like to take the time to personally recognize you and your business during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 16-22, 2012. With over 15 years experience in the trucking insurance profession we know how great you are and what sacrifices you make everyday to deliver our goods. Our office wants to be here working with you and for your business in order […]
Commercial Truck Insurance Myths
Your truck is the backbone that keeps your business up and running. But when it comes to insuring your truck, it can be difficult to distinguish insurance facts from myths. And buying commercial truck insurance without knowing the facts might cost you big bucks in damages or downtime. Myth: If you’re on a motor carrier policy, you’re covered. Fact: Motor carrier policies often provide only […]
Trucking Job Outlook
A great article courtesy of Money Magazine about the demand for truck drivers and the future outlook regarding the trucking industry. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — During tough economic times with high unemployment, Americans should be jumping at any chance to work, but trucking companies are struggling to hire drivers. There are as many as 200,000 job openings nationwide for long haul truckers, according to David […]