March 2019

Admitted carriers are different than surplus lines carriers.

What is the difference between a surplus lines and an admitted carrier?

Surplus lines and admitted carriers both do the same thing – they provide insurance coverage for fleets and commercial vehicles. The differences between the two have to do with licensing, rates, and coverage options.

Find out about the ELD rule and the few exemptions.

What is the ELD rule and who is exempt from it?

Congress passed a bill in 2012 that increased qualifications to receive federal highway funding. Known as MAP-21, or Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21^st century, the bill required the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) to make it mandatory for commercial truckers to maintain an electronic logging device (ELD) – in other words, the ELD rule.

Make sure that your ELD device complies with the law.

How can a motor carrier be sure an ELD is compliant?

Most motor carriers are required to utilize an electronic logging device (ELD) in their vehicles. However, understanding all of the associated rules can be difficult. Below is some information to help you make sure you are fully compliant with this law.