Yes, rig operators are in nationwide demand at the moment. Businesses across America are trying to expand, given the receding recession. They are trying to branch out to other states, in an effort to grow their products’ consumers. So more trucks are needed to transport their goods.
However, if you’re planning on starting your own rig operations business to take advantage of the business booms – you should be prepared by obtaining comprehensive insurance plans for both your rigs and your drivers. Even if your drivers are at fault, you might have to ultimately pay for their follies. You don’t want to end up paying a wrongful death suit in full – which might have been the case for the employer of this truck driver who recently got his CDL permanently revoked. “On March 2, 2015, Turner, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) holder, was operating a truck within the Port of Savannah when his vehicle struck a Georgia Port Authority Police Officer, causing serious bodily harm.”
In other news, in Grady County, Georgia, “two people were taken to the hospital after a car crashed into the back of a log truck on High 84….” The log truck was making a turn, but stopped at the median of the highway, causing the oncoming car to strike its back. Both drivers were injured.
Both of these recent events are important examples showcasing why it’s of utmost importance that you, as an owner operator of a rig operations business, must have a comprehensive insurance plan spanning both your drivers and vehicles. If your driver is at fault, you can still be held responsible – and so it’s best to be prepared for such unlikely events. Let J.E.B. cover all of your rig insurance needs. We have comprehensive plans especially tailored for rig operations. Best of all, you can mix and match our plans to create your own custom plan to suit your specific needs. If you’d like more information, contact us today to learn more about our commercial or owner operator truck insurance in Georgia!
