Commercial Truck Insurance Blog
Tips for Commercial or Owner Operator Truckers on Reading the Intentions of Traffic
The one thing that commercial or owner operator truckers dread the most is getting into an accident. Given the weight and size of a semi-rig compared to the average car, an accident can be very serious if not catastrophic. To make matters worse, even the most careful truck drivers aren’t guaranteed that they won’t have an accident at some point in their careers. The reason […]
Texas Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Provider Asks: Do You Drive on Autopilot?
Most car accidents occur within 25 miles of home. An important reason for this statistic is that motorists often drive on autopilot when on familiar roads. With enough practice, you can anticipate and automatically drive on most routes with little conscious thought. This autopilot mode is advantageous most of the time, because it frees the mind to do other things. Without this ability for example, […]
Why the First Snowfall Is the Most Dangerous for Commercial or Owner Operator Trucking
People often associate dangerous winter driving with major storms and heavy snowfall. However, most big storms occur well into the winter season when roads and highways are well treated with salt and sand and maintained by snowplows. By this time, motorists have adjusted their driving habits to compensate for the reduced traction of snow-covered roads. They drive more slowly with increased following distances and avoid […]