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”
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?”
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”
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”
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.”
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?”
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”
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?”
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”
A form of Insurance designed to protect Owners and Operators’ businesses from a wide variety of liability exposures. These exposures could include liability arising out of accidents resulting from the premises or the operations of an insured, products sold by the insured, operations completed by the insured, and contractual liability. General Liability insurance is the … Continue reading “General Liability – What is General Liability, Who Needs It, What does it Cover?”
