Commercial Truck Insurance Blog
Commercial Truckers and Owner Operators: Make Sure your Truck is in Good Condition this Summer
If you’re a commercial trucker or owner-operator, keeping your truck in top condition is just as important during the summer as it is any other time of the year. Here are some things you should do to ensure the risk of breaking down in the heat is greatly reduced. Have Regular Maintenance Performed You should ideally have your coolant flushed at least once a year. […]
Where can Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers Sleep?
One of the problems commercial or owner-operator truck drivers face is determining where they will sleep at the end of a long hard day. Sleeping on exit ramps can be dangerous, and many shippers and receivers forbid overnight parking. That doesn’t mean you don’t have choices-here are a few safe havens you should consider. Wal-Mart/Meijer Supercenters Many Wal-Mart and Meijer supercenters allow overnight truck parking. […]
Tips Owner Operators in South Carolina can use to Stay Cool this Summer
Hot weather can make driving a big rig unbearable, especially when operating in areas that have “no idling” laws. That doesn’t mean that an owner operator in South Carolina doesn’t have any options, as there are plenty of ways they can stay cool regardless. Bluecool from Webasto Webasto manufactures the Bluecool cooling system, which is designed to keep the sleeping area in truck cabs cool […]