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- Category: auto transporter insurance
- Category: Commercial Truck Insurance
- Limit Your Liability When Transporting Cargo
- The FMCSA Issues Another Phishing Alert
- Minimize High-Frequency Accidents on the Road
- How Insurers Are Leveraging Big Data for Truckers
- What You Need to Know About DOT Audits
- FMCSA Announces Plans to Revamp Its Registration System
- Separating Facts from Fiction: When an Accident Occurs
- What’s the Difference Between Umbrella and Excess Liability Insurance?
- 90-Day Truck Inspections: Part II
- Under the Hood of Physical Damage Truck Insurance
- When You Need Commercial Equipment Insurance
- Category: Dump Truck Insurance
- Category: LTL
- Category: LTL Insurance
- Category: Motor Truck Insurance
- Category: Non-Trucking Liability
- Category: Semi Trucks
- Category: Truck Insurance Coverage
- On-the-Road Safety Saves Life, Protects Your CSA Score
- Late or Unreported Reporting Trucking Accident Claims Drive Up Insurance Costs
- Great Ready for FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse II Rule
- Hurricane Preparedness for Trucking Operations
- Top 10 Mistakes Truck Owners Make When Choosing Insurance Coverage
- The Garden State Increases Minimum Trucking Liability Insurance Limits to $1.5 Million
- FMCSA Alerts Motor Carriers to Fake Safety Audit Scam by Cybercriminals
- On the Road After Dark: Safe-Driving Tips for Truckers
- On the Road with Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Accident Injury Insurance
- Behind the Wheel of Truck Liability Insurance
- Comprehensive vs. Specified Perils Coverage in Physical Damage Truck Insurance
- Inside an Auditable Insurance Policy
- The Importance of On-Time Insurance Payments
- Lawmakers Looking to Get the Younger Generation Behind the Wheel
- FMCSA Proposes Changes to Its Safety Measurement System
- How Florida’s Tort Reform Will Impact Trucking Industry
- DOT-Compliant Vehicle Inspections: Part I
- How DOT Inspections Are Used for Insurance Underwriting
- Inside Finance/Lease Gap Coverage As Part of Physical Damage Truck Insurance
- ATRI Looking to Collect Data on the Impact of Predatory Towing in Trucking Industry
- Truck Safety: Past Driving Behaviors Provide Insight into Future Accidents
- Beefing Up Security at Your Warehouse or Terminal
- What to Do When Your Semi-Truck Breaks Down on the Side of the Road
- Soaring Prices Leave Owner-Operators with Tough Choices.
- Fatality Wrecks with Big Rigs Up 13%
- General Advises Supreme Court Reject Review of AB-5
- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck Event
- Trucker Work Environment and Sustainability Initiatives for 2022 (Part 2)
- Trucker Work Environment & Sustainability Initiatives for 2022 (Part 1)
- Update on AB-5: What it Means for Trucking in CA
- Answering Your Trucking Insurance FAQs
- A Guide to Trucking Predictive Maintenance (Part 1)
- Skyrocketing Claims Rock Trucking Industry
- Winter Driving Safety for Truck Drivers (Part 1)
- Steps to Take After a Truck Accident (Part 2)
- Steps to Take After a Truck Accident (Part 1)
- Easy Steps for Starting an Auto Hauling Business
- Refrigerated Truck Insurance 101
- Insurance Requirements for Household Moving Trucks
- What is Intermodal Insurance & Who Needs It?
- Will Higher Insurance Premiums be Required for the Trucking Industry?
- What Does the Biden Administration Mean for DoT?
- How Truckers Can Avoid Hefty Insurance Claims
- Winter Safety Considerations for Truckers
- Long Weekend Cargo Security for Truckers
- The Importance of Truck Maintenance Schedules
- Trucker Shortage & Insurance Rank Highest Industry Concerns
- Trucking Insurance: Reducing Premiums
- The Differences Between Workers’ Comp and Occupational Accident Insurance
- Ensuring Independent Truckers are Protected
- Involved in a Trucking Accident? Follow These Steps
- Poor Trucking Maintenance & Accidents
- Covid-19 FMCSA Updates
- California Truckers and Teamsters Appeal to Ninth Circuit After Ruling
- Truck Parking Safety Tips
- California and Other States Aim to Move to Zero-Emission Trucks
- Trucking by the Numbers: Cargo Theft, Operational Costs, and More
- How to Stay Warm When Trucking in the Winter
- Ways to Improve Your Fleet
- Intentional Pairing: An Operations Change That Could Lead to Lowered Trucking Costs
- Trucking Through the Mountains? Make Sure to Practice Safe Driving
- Compliance Requirements for California Vehicles
- In 2019, Independent Truck Drivers Are Earning More Than Company Drivers
- In the Trucking Insurance Market, High Liability Rates Are Increasingly Common
- Important Insurance Considerations for Flatbed Trucks
- FMCSA Update: California Yields to Preemption Determination
- Towing Operators: Make Sure You Understand the Lingo
- How CAB Reports Function in Underwriting Trucking Operations
- When Do Trucking Operations Need Hazmat Insurance?
- How to Safely Load and Unload Truck Cargo to Prevent Injury
- Who’s Liable for Damaged Cargo?
- How Truck Drivers Can Stay Protected from the Sun
- What to Know About the Necessary Commercial Vehicle Licensing Requirements
- How to Recruit and Retain Skilled Truck Drivers
- When Does Motor Truck Cargo Insurance Apply?
- The Biggest Reasons Why Truck Drivers Quit
- The Most Common Causes of Truck Insurance Claims
- Why It’s Important for Truck Drivers to Have Roadside Assistance Coverage
- What Additional Coverages Do Couriers Need?
- What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Breakdowns?
- The Key Differences Between General Liability Insurance and Truck Liability Insurance Coverage
- How to Stay Safe When Cooking in a Truck
- What Owner-Operators Need to Know About Truck Insurance
- When Do Trucking Operations Need Occupational Accident Insurance?
- Workers’ Compensation in the Trucking Industry
- Winter is Coming: A Guide to Safe Trucking in the Snow
- LTL Operations and Insurance
- The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Accident Injury Insurance for Trucking Operations
- The Best Practices of Efficient Trucking Operations
- Breaking Down the Coverage You’ll Need for Your Trailer
- Safety Tips for Trucking in Traffic
- Why Every Trucker Should Have Roadside Assistance Coverage
- Tired Trucking: How to Combat Driver Fatigue
- When Do You Need Cargo Insurance?
- Brake Safety Week: How to Make Sure Your Brakes are Maintained and Working
- The Fundamentals of Dump Truck Insurance
- How Data-Driven Technology Could Change the Trucking Industry
- Why Pollution Coverage is Necessary for Trucking Operations
- The Biggest Problems Facing the Trucking Industry Today
- Questions to Ask Your Truck Insurance Agent
- What’s the Difference Between Commercial Property and Commercial Equipment Coverage?
- Explaining the Most Important Trucking Bonds
- More Than Just Posture – 3 Tips for Better Driver Ergonomics
- How Truck Drivers Can Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
- Why Crime Insurance is a Necessity for Trucking Operations
- Understanding Motor Truck Cargo Insurance
- Truck Insurance Payment Options
- Truck Fleet Insurance Options
- Understanding the Many Truck Insurance Coverages
- Owner Operator Truck Insurance 101
- Truck Roadside Service
- What You Need to Know About Truck Liability Insurance
- Choosing the Right Commercial Truck Insurance
- Trucking Insurance – How does it Work?
- Why Commercial Truck Insurance is Essential
- Find the Right Transport Insurance Company
- Are Your Truck Insurance Rates Increasing? Here’s Why.
- What Insurance, Permits, Etc. Do I Need to Get Started?
- A New Addition to the Western Truck Insurance Services Family
- Occupational Accident- Who Will Pay Your Medical Bills If You Get Hurt On The Road?
- Report Claims Quickly and Get the Most from Your Policy
- General Liability – What is General Liability, Who Needs It, What does it Cover?
- Comprehensive and Specified Perils
- Protecting Your Business is Serious Business
- What is the Stated Amount of Physical Damage?
- What is Physical Damage Insurance?
- Truck Accident Claims Reporting and Handling
- Truck Insurance – Cost and Quality
- How to Get the Best Deal on Your Truck Insurance
- Beyond Truck Insurance – Great Benefits that Matter Most.
- Catering Truck Insurance
- “Bad Apple” Truck Insurance Brokers
- Truck Insurance Sales People Needed
- Truck Insurance Rates Fall
- Category: Truck Safety
- Are You in Compliance with Mandatory DOT Supervisor Training for CDL Drivers?
- Controlling Driver Log Falsification
- Safety on the Road: Focusing on Preventing Distracted Driving
- Driver Safety Tips to Help Mitigate Trucking Accidents
- Down the Road: Electronic Truck Inspections
- Ensure Smooth Workers’ Compensation Premium Audits
- Tips for Commercial Truck Drivers: Making Safe Right Turns
- Category: Trucker Safety and Health
- Under the FLSA Truckers Are Entitled to Sleeper Berth Compensation
- Identifying & Preventing Drowsy Driving
- Winter Driving Safety for Truck Drivers (Part 2)
- Addressing & Preventing Trucking Crime (Part 2)
- Addressing & Preventing Trucking Crime (Part 1)
- Best Practices for Reducing Risk on the Road (Part 2)
- Best Practices for Reducing Risk on the Road (Part 1)
- Dump Truck Operator Safety
- Potential Drivers Deemed Ineligible from Drug Databases
- DOT Promotes Flexibility in Trucking Hours to Maintain Trucker Safety
- Truckers: CDC-Recommended Guidance for Safety
- Navigating Trucker Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Improving Sleep Schedules for Truckers
- The Benefits of Roadside Assistance
- What Truck Drivers Can Do to Improve Their Sleeping Habits
- What to Do if Your Truck Breaks Down Mid-Journey
- Tips for Truck Drivers to Stay Healthy on the Road
- Driver-Facing Cameras in Trucking Operations: Yea or Nay?
- Truck Stop Cargo Thefts: What Can Be Done
- The Best Things for Truck Drivers to Do on Their Breaks
- How Trucking Operations Can Protect Their Drivers’ Mental Health
- Truck Driving at Night – 5 Safety Tips for Driving Semi at Night
- Cook in a Semi Truck – Great Tips to Eat Smart While on the Road
- Tips for Avoiding and Recovering from Skidding in a Big Rig
- Security Tips for Trucking Companies
- How Truck Drivers Can Avoid Rush Hour Traffic
- What to Discuss During a Trucking Safety Meeting
- Simple and Delicious Meal Prep Ideas for Truck Drivers
- Recognizing and Preventing Depression in Truck Drivers
- Do You Carry the Right Tools for Getting Your Semi Unstuck?
- Tools Every Truck Driver Needs On the Road
- Defensive Truck Driving Fundamentals | Trucking Safety
- How to Lower Blood Pressure for DOT Physical
- Winter Preparedness Checklist
- Keep Truck Brakes Working in the Winter | Trucking Safety
- Ways to Reduce Distractions While You Drive
- How Long-Haul Drivers Can Stay Awake While Driving
- Health Concerns All Truckers Should Know About
- Prepare Your Fleet for Winter Driving
- Commercial Trucking Tips: Avoiding Common Parking Lot Accidents
- How to Avoid Collisions with Deer
- Is Your Rig Ready for Winter? 7 Ways to Prepare for Plummeting Temperatures
- A Trucker’s Guide to Holiday Gifting… and Receiving
- Winter’s Coming- Driving Tips to Help You Travel with Care
- A Successful Trip Starts with a Pre-Trip Inspection
- ID Theft and Truck Drivers- Are You at Risk?
- Lonely No More: How to Foster Healthy Relationships on the Road
- Beat the Heat this Summer: Tips for Staying Cool When the Weather Heats Up
- Stop Smoking and Drive Healthier: 5 Resources for Quitting on the Road
- Driving Is Not a Form of Exercise
- Eating Right- Essentials of Health and Wellness for Truck Drivers
- Preventing Rollovers- What Can You Do?
- Sleep- Essentials of Health and Wellness for Truck Drivers
- The 5 Essentials of Health and Wellness for Truck Drivers
- Teens and Big Trucks: Should They Be Allowed to Drive?
- A Safer Tomorrow Starts Today- 3 Changes Every Trucker Should Make
- Do You Have an Accident Prevention Plan?
- How Can I Improve My SMS and SAFER Scores?
- SMS and SAFER Scores: An Introduction
- Category: Trucking Bonds
- Category: Trucking Operations
- The Road Ahead: Top Trucking Issues in California
- Diesel Prices Skyrocket 58%
- Addressing the New Rules for New Drivers
- Rethinking Truck Driver Compensation Plans
- A Guide to Trucking Predictive Maintenance (Part 2)
- Improving Recruiting and Retention in the Trucking Industry (Part 2)
- Improving Recruiting and Retention in the Trucking Industry (Part 1)
- Examining the Most Common Trucking Violations (Part 1)
- Trucking Companies Requesting Biden’s Help in Supply Chain Concerns
- Taking a Closer Look at LTL Freight Coverage
- Overcoming Supply Chain Issues in Trucking (Part 2)
- Overcoming Supply Chain Issues in Trucking (Part 1)
- How Will the Truck Driver Shortage Impact Holiday Shopping?
- American Truck Driver Shortage Exceeds 80,000
- Tips for Reducing Trucking Costs (Part 2)
- Tips for Reducing Trucking Costs (Part 1)
- How Can Trucking Companies Reduce Pollution? (Part 2)
- How Can Trucking Companies Reduce Pollution? (Part 1)
- Risk Management Strategies for Trucking Fleet Owners (Part 2)
- Risk Management Strategies for Trucking Fleet Owners (Part 1)
- Tips for the Trucking Industry to Save Money on Fuel
- Best Practices for Trucking Businesses
- Why You Shouldn’t Take a Statement from Your Driver After an Accident
- Your Preventability Program & Potential for Admitting Fault
- Truck Driver Jobs Site Facilitates Employment Connections for Free
- Crude Oil Price Increase Leads to More Expensive Diesel Fuel
- Gas Shortages Predicted Summer 2021
- How Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact the Trucking Industry?
- Insurance Requirements for Tow Truck Operators
- Exploring Trucking Improvements and Equipment For Tax Purposes
- Freight Demand & Concerns On the Rise
- Year-Round Cargo Theft Prevention Techniques
- Trucking Trends for 2021 & Beyond
- Driver Turnover Could Prolong Capacity Concerns
- Major Lawsuit Shines Light on Unfair Trucker Pay
- AB-5 Update: Construction Truckers Covered
- Before the Drive: Vehicle Inspection for Trucking Operations
- Trucking Trends for 2020
- How Truck Scales Prevent Disastrous Shipping
- Employee Classification: ABC Testing and 1099 Drivers
- Judge Blocks AB5 from California Trucking
- The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is Now in Play: What to Know
- New Jersey Joins California in Targeting Owner-Operators
- California Trucking Association (CTA) Files Legal Complaint Against AB 5
- California Truckers Protested AB 5 Last Month
- Federal Independent Contractor Model Up for Further Debate in Congress
- California Courts Declare Dynamex Ruling Applies Retroactively
- Layoffs are Part of a Troubling Trend in Trucking
- Recent Bills Create Trouble for California Truckers
- Fleets: How They’re Growing, and What Operators Are Concerned About
- AB-5 Signed Into Law: What That Means for Truck Drivers
- FMCSA Proposes New Rule to Increase Service Hours Flexibility for Drivers
- FMCSA Establishes Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for Commercial Drivers
- Update: The NLRB Returns to its Independent Contractor Standard
- Trucking News: What’s the Status on Owner-Operators in California?
- How to Recruit Truck Drivers During the Labor Shortage
- How to Find High Paying Truck Loads
- Tax Deductions for Owner Operator Truck Drivers
- Simple Ways Your Trucking Company Can Be More Eco-Friendly
- Tips for Starting Out As an Owner Operator
- How Owner Operators Can Reduce the Headache of Bookkeeping
- You Can Run A Successful Trucking Company: Here’s How
- Owner Operator Semi-Truck Financing
- Best Tips for New Truck Drivers
- How to Make Truck Tires Last Longer
- How to Improve Semi Truck Fuel Efficiency
- How to Hire the Right Truck Drivers
- 5 Steps to Becoming an Owner Operator in the Trucking Industry
- New Data from ATRI on the Operational Costs of Trucking
- Our Favorite Apps for Truckers
- Saving Money on the Road- 3 Tips for Truckers
- The Latest Stats in Trucking
- EOBRs: Coming Soon to a Truck Near You?
- Paperwork Fraud: Don’t Be A Victim
- What Does the Future Hold for the Trucking Industry?
- Category: Trucking Regulations
- Inside the Warehouse Indirect Source Rule or WAIRE
- What to Check for Before Moving Through Scales
- Why Updating FMCSA MCS-150 Form Is Important for Transportation Carriers
- MCS-150 Form: Everything Trucking Companies Need to Know
- Examining the Most Common Trucking Violations (Part 2)
- Emergency Declarations for Truckers in 7 Minutes
- FMCSA Extends Emergency Declarations Again
- Congress Further Considers Apprenticeship Program for Prospective Drivers Under 21
- Will Truckers be One of the First COVID Vaccine Candidates?
- Emergency Declaration Extended Through February 2021
- Minimum Wage Increases on January 1st, 2021
- AB-5 Ruling Update in People vs. Superior Court of Los Angeles
- How Will Biden’s Administration Affect Emissions Standards & Autonomous Vehicles?
- A Detailed Look at FMCSA Initiatives for the Remainder of 2020
- Emergency Declaration Extended Through 12/31/2020
- HOS Rules Slated to be Released 9/29 by FMCSA
- Updates to Trucker Drug Testing Slated for Change
- Caltrans Freight Mobility Plan Trucking Initiatives
- DOT-FMCSA Updates to Drug Screening
- What the Trucking Industry Should Know About OSHA Inspections
- CA in Second Phase of Reopening After COVID-19
- AB-5 Legislation Update
- COVID-19: Temporary Suspension of Motor Carrier IRP Requirements
- FMCSA’s Entry-Level Driver Training Rule’s Compliance Date has Been Pushed Back to 2022
- AB 5 Passes California State Senate Hearing – What Does this Mean?
- Will California Require Truck Drivers to Take Unpaid Rest Breaks?
- What Drivers Need to Know About Personal Conveyance
- How Long Can Truckers Drive Before Taking a Break?
- The ELD Deadline Has Passed: Now What?
- What is the ELD Mandate?
- Auto-Issued DOT Numbers- What We’ve Seen and What You Can Do
- Trucking Trends- Where Are We Now?
- Hours-of-Service and Safety- Are the New Rules Working?
- CARB Compliance Issues- A Deeper Look at Low Rolling Resistance Tires
- Navigating CA CARB Regulations- 6 Essential Resources
- Will the Changes to Freight Broker Requirements Impact You?
- New Hours of Service Go Into Effect This July- Are You Ready for the Changes?
- Form MCS-90 – Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers
- LA /Long Beach Harbor Clean Truck Program
- Category: Uncategorized