Commercial Truck Insurance Blog
Owner Operator Insurance South Carolina: The Importance of Cargo Insurance
Trucking is full of hazards. First, there’s the truck itself. Unlike passenger cars designed for good handling, quick braking, and stability, the tractor-trailer rig is designed first and foremost for hauling cargo. It can’t stop on a dime or pull hard turns, both of which are important when avoiding an accident in an emergency. Trucks easily jackknife on slippery roads and can get blown over […]
Owner Operator Truck Driving on Rural Roads
If you are an owner operator truck driver who is used to urban, suburban, and interstate driving, you may feel that you can drive anywhere. But if you haven’t been in rural areas, your previous experience won’t guaranty safe driving in these places. On the face of it, it would seem that driving in the country is safe. After all, there are fewer cars on the road. […]
Commercial Truck Insurance South Carolina: How Rollover Accidents Happen
The rollover accident is one of the most devastating commercial truck accident types. It has a high driver fatality risk and substantial damage occurs to the rig and cargo. Compared to most other vehicle types on the road, the fully loaded commercial or owner operator truck has a high center of gravity which makes it more susceptible to rollovers. The truck driver should never forget […]