If you don’t have an Accident Prevention Plan, each day on the road is just an accident waiting to happen. This might sound extreme, but the truth is, trucking is an industry with a lot of safety risks and potential hazards; if you aren’t actively preventing accidents, the potential for injury, including serious injury and … Continue reading “Do You Have an Accident Prevention Plan?”
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What Insurance, Permits, Etc. Do I Need to Get Started?
One of the biggest questions we encounter from new drivers is, “What do I need?” Interstate truckers need a variety of permits, registrations, insurance policies, etc. to ensure they are in compliance with various state and federal laws. We can help you with the specifics for your situation (just give us a call), but this … Continue reading “What Insurance, Permits, Etc. Do I Need to Get Started?”
Navigating CA CARB Regulations- 6 Essential Resources
If you drive a tractor-trailer in California, you’ve likely heard about the new regulations from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The new environmental regulations have been slowly taking effect over the last several years and are now starting to impact small fleets and solo drivers. If you aren’t yet impacted by CARB regulations, you … Continue reading “Navigating CA CARB Regulations- 6 Essential Resources”
EOBRs: Coming Soon to a Truck Near You?
Do you use an EOBR? It sounds like something out of a futuristic movie, but for many truck drivers an electronic on board recording device (EOBR) is simply part of their day to day, helping track hours of service, providing information to their employer about safety, and sometimes even offering navigational help. Since the … Continue reading “EOBRs: Coming Soon to a Truck Near You?”
A New Addition to the Western Truck Insurance Services Family
Western Truck Insurance Services and Sentinel Financial are pleased to welcome TNT Insurance Services to their family. This addition will help us bring superior insurance value to our customers from coast to coast. We merged back on May 1 of this year and have been busy, busy, busy getting everything integrated. These changes are very exciting … Continue reading “A New Addition to the Western Truck Insurance Services Family”
Paperwork Fraud: Don’t Be A Victim
Outside of the industry, people think that truckers deal primarily with large objects and various types of freight. However, when it comes down to it, you probably spend a lot more hands on time with various types of paperwork. Sure, the freight’s there, but it’s the paperwork that accompanies this freight that you rely on. … Continue reading “Paperwork Fraud: Don’t Be A Victim”
Occupational Accident- Who Will Pay Your Medical Bills If You Get Hurt On The Road?
When you get hurt at work, Worker’s Comp comes to the rescue covering medical bills, rehab expenses and more. This important insurance coverage is paid for by your employer. However, in an industry like trucking where many are self-employed owner operators or lease operators, a work injury can prove disastrous. Who pays for your medical … Continue reading “Occupational Accident- Who Will Pay Your Medical Bills If You Get Hurt On The Road?”
Will the Changes to Freight Broker Requirements Impact You?
Brokers and freight forwarders play a valuable role in the transportation industry often acting as the go between for carriers and consumers. They match willing trucks with loads that need hauling and help get goods from one end of the country to the other. Since those doing the shipping are often unaware of the intricacies … Continue reading “Will the Changes to Freight Broker Requirements Impact You?”
Report Claims Quickly and Get the Most from Your Policy
Crunch… it’s a sound no one likes to hear, especially when you’re driving a commercial vehicle. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, even to the best drivers. In 2011 the FMCSA noted more than 5 million accidents reported to police with 273,000 involving large trucks. Safety can play a big role in helping you avoid these accidents, … Continue reading “Report Claims Quickly and Get the Most from Your Policy”
What Does the Future Hold for the Trucking Industry?
With ever rising fuel prices, stagnant cargo rates and increasing regulation, you might be worried about the state of the trucking industry. Are you going to be able to earn enough to support your family? What does the future hold? While we don’t have a crystal ball and can’t predict the future, careful analysis of … Continue reading “What Does the Future Hold for the Trucking Industry?”