Commercial Truck Insurance Blog
Texas Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurer Asks: Are You Buckling up Properly?
Truck drivers understand the need for seat belt use. They know that it prevents them from getting thrown against the windshield, ejected from the cab, or otherwise getting tossed about in an accident. However, they may not appreciate that it’s only effective when used in a certain way. Years of extensive testing on seat belts with crash dummies have demonstrated the effectiveness of seat belts. […]
Owner-Operator Insurance: Advice for Truckers who Carry
Staying safe while on the road is challenging for truckers, which is why a growing number of professional drivers now carry firearms. Driving with a firearm in your truck involves more than just obtaining a permit in your home state-here are some things you should know before traveling with weapons. Reciprocal Carry The first step you should take is to determine which states recognize your […]
How the Commercial or Owner Operator Trucker Benefits from Cruise Control
Speed control has been around for centuries. It was first used in steam engines in the 1700s and in cars in the early 1900s. It has seen many improvements since then, and today, many commercial or owner operator trucks use the technology. The concept is fairly simple: cruise control maintains a constant speed that is set by the driver. It doesn’t do your driving for […]