Truck drivers and other commercial motor carriers need to be aware of the ELD mandate, which all commercial fleets must implement by December 18, 2017. Some drivers may be asking, what is the ELD mandate? ELD stands for Electronic Logging Device, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration passed a rule that requires commercial vehicles … Continue reading “What is the ELD Mandate?”
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Truck Roadside Service
Why You Should Have Commercial Truck Roadside Service If you’ve been in the trucking industry for a while, then you know all manner of mishaps can happen out on the road, some of which you or your drivers might not have the right equipment or knowledge to respond to on your own. Being well-prepared for … Continue reading “Truck Roadside Service”
What You Need to Know About Truck Liability Insurance
Just as you want to properly insure your personal vehicle, the same is most certainly true when it comes to commercial trucks. Not only does insurance provide you and your drivers with peace of mind, it could also be just the thing to keep your trucking business up and running without having to cover insurance-related … Continue reading “What You Need to Know About Truck Liability Insurance”
Choosing the Right Commercial Truck Insurance
While it’s great to have commercial truck insurance to protect your employees as well as your business, you’ve got to make sure you’ve got the right type of insurance and that you work with an agent who knows what she or he is doing to ensure you’re getting the protection and peace of mind you … Continue reading “Choosing the Right Commercial Truck Insurance”
Trucking Insurance – How does it Work?
Most people don’t understand trucking insurance and haven’t done enough research before buying insurance. When it comes to trucking insurance, business owners have even more options. Let’s discuss the different types of insurance so that when you are ready to buy or renew your business insurance, you will have an idea of what types of … Continue reading “Trucking Insurance – How does it Work?”
Why Commercial Truck Insurance is Essential
There are many reasons that finding the right commercial truck insurance is vital to the success of your business. Transportation insurance is multifaceted, so one of the most important parts of finding coverage is choosing the right insurance provider. You want to choose a company that offers the protection you need for an affordable cost. … Continue reading “Why Commercial Truck Insurance is Essential”
Find the Right Transport Insurance Company
To find the right transport insurance company is about more than just checking to make sure your type of vehicle or cargo is covered. You want to find a provider that will partner with you to design customized policies that will give you the protection you need without stretching your budget. Whether you transport cargo … Continue reading “Find the Right Transport Insurance Company”
Auto-Issued DOT Numbers- What We’ve Seen and What You Can Do
We’ve been seeing something a little strange lately here at Western Truck Insurance Services and we wanted to keep all of our loyal clients informed. We haven’t seen much information about this online, but it is something that several clients have experienced. If you’re having problems with this, or with anything else relating to your … Continue reading “Auto-Issued DOT Numbers- What We’ve Seen and What You Can Do”
Are Your Truck Insurance Rates Increasing? Here’s Why.
Truck insurance rates are skyrocketing and the reason is nuclear. We’re not talking about atomic energy, but rather a recent phenomenon in truck insurance known as ‘nuclear’ verdicts. These verdicts are shaking up the insurance industry, causing longtime truck insurers to exit the market, and making it harder and more expensive to get coverage. Here’s … Continue reading “Are Your Truck Insurance Rates Increasing? Here’s Why.”
Is Your Rig Ready for Winter? 7 Ways to Prepare for Plummeting Temperatures
It’s getting chilly out there. Is your truck ready? Take some time today to prep your truck for the cooler, potentially freezing, temperatures that are surely ahead. A little preparation today can save you from a whole lot of trouble later. When Temperatures Drop, Coolant’s a Must Anti-freeze, or coolant, provides vital protection to your … Continue reading “Is Your Rig Ready for Winter? 7 Ways to Prepare for Plummeting Temperatures”