Commercial Truck Insurance Blog
Study Shows Sleep Apnea Can Put Owner-Operators at Risk for an Insurance Claim in South Carolina
If you are out there driving a big rig, you know you constantly have to be alert to guide your truck down the highways safely. An accident can have catastrophic consequences, and could result in not only physical harm, but damage to your rig. A new study puts owner operators with insurance in on alert to the danger of sleep apnea. Many drivers think, “So […]
Three Types of Distracted Driving That Endanger Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers
Driving commercial or owner operator trucks require greater focus and skill than passenger cars. Their longer braking distances require the driver to see or anticipate trouble well in advance. Because big rigs are less nimble than cars, truck drivers can’t count on last second maneuvers to get out of trouble. They must remain focused on their driving at all times. However, this isn’t easy because […]
Five Common Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Pre-Trip Inspection Oversights
Oversights happen to the best of us, and the stress of the job doesn’t help. However, a complete and thorough pre-trip inspection is required by law. It’s also important for the commercial or owner operator truck driver’s safety and the public’s as well. What is often overlooked are those items that seem less important. What these things are, depend on the individual. But there are […]