Winter weather creates a lot of potential hazards for truck drivers. Sudden storms and lingering snow and ice make roadways treacherous and much more difficult to navigate safely. Truckers often don’t have the luxury of staying home when the weather turns, as they are responsible for keeping up with a delivery schedule. However, there are … Continue reading “Winter Driving Safety for Truck Drivers (Part 1)”
4. Collect Your Own Documentation Even though law enforcement will fill out a report of the incident, you still have the responsibility to document the scene and situation. However, you should only complete this step if it is safe to walk around the scene and if you are uninjured. Don’t endanger your life to capture … Continue reading “Steps to Take After a Truck Accident (Part 2)”
Trucking accidents are very serious situations and can often involve significant injuries to all parties involved. While the initial response should be to ensure the safety and medical treatment of everyone on the scene, the aftermath and legal consequences of the incident require careful attention. Whether or not the driver of the truck is at … Continue reading “Steps to Take After a Truck Accident (Part 1)”
Many people dream of starting their own business. In the modern era, business opportunities can appear around every corner, particularly in the commercial transport industry. Imagine starting your own Auto Transporter business – a business that is in demand for vehicle owners who need their autos transported across town or across the country. If this … Continue reading “Easy Steps for Starting an Auto Hauling Business”
Representing over $7 billion in economic value each year in the United States alone, refrigerated trucks are essential to the transportation industry. These trucks, colloquially known as “reefers”, transport millions of tons of perishable items per year, including food products, medicines, and temperature-controlled cargoes. With over 500,000 refrigerated trailers operating on U.S. roadways, protecting those … Continue reading “Refrigerated Truck Insurance 101”
Moving companies are responsible for safely packing and transporting household goods from one location to another. During the moving process, household moving companies are exposed to a wide range of risks. Companies are not only responsible for their vehicles and drivers, but also the personal belongings they are transporting. Household goods mover insurance is designed … Continue reading “Insurance Requirements for Household Moving Trucks”
The commercial transportation industry is comprised of many parts, each with its own unique contribution to world economies. Freight carriers are an essential component of global commerce, bringing goods from manufacturing and production centers to retail establishments. What if a freight carrier uses more than one transportation method – how is cargo protected? Intermodal insurance … Continue reading “What is Intermodal Insurance & Who Needs It?”
Trucking insurance is a foundation element of risk management in the commercial transportation industry. This valuable insurance protects company assets, vehicles, and cargos from losses. Unfortunately, premium costs have grown in recent years, and recent proposals to federal rule changes could cause price increases. The Biden Administration has been exploring an increase to minimum liability … Continue reading “Will Higher Insurance Premiums be Required for the Trucking Industry?”
The United States Department of Transportation (US DoT) has undergone many changes over its history. As old Presidential administrations depart, they leave their stamp on the agency tasked with overseeing America’s federal roadways and transportation systems. New administrations often bring with them new priorities for the agency. With the confirmation of Peter Buttigieg as the … Continue reading “What Does the Biden Administration Mean for DoT?”
Commercial truckers always operate with an element of risk in their daily routes. Whether it’s a quick load drop-off or a cross-country trip, the liabilities related to costly accidents and injuries are still the same. In fact, every 15 minutes, a person is killed or seriously injured in an accident caused by trucks, accumulating to … Continue reading “How Truckers Can Avoid Hefty Insurance Claims”
