No matter how good of a driver you are, you probably notice your truck insurance premiums rising every year. Though most factors that cause premiums to increase aren’t in your control, there are some things you can do to try and keep them as low as possible.
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How Much Will It Cost to Insure My Tractor Trailer?
A tractor-trailer is a combination of both a trailer and tractor that are connected by a fifth wheel hitch. In general, they’re used to transports heavy loads from one place to another. This type of truck has many names that can often confuse people.
What to Do Following a Truck Accident
The first few hours following a truck accident are crucial for the motor carrier. Whether an accident was serious or just a fender bender, the situation requires immediate attention. In fact, taking appropriate action at that time can determine the case’s fate and whether it will go to trial or result in a settlement.
How to Navigate through Difficult Terrain and Weather
Thanks to navigation systems, truckers can find their way around new areas pretty easily. But what about when the terrain and weather gives them trouble? Experienced drivers know that the terrain they drive through may impact their journey and safety.
Don’t Over-Insure Your Trucking Business
Many trucking companies in the United States spend more on their truck insurance than they’re supposed to. To handle their expense, these companies either move to cheaper insurance or completely cancel their truck drivers’ insurance policies.
Now Is a Good Time to Become a Truck Driver
The U.S. economy largely depends on truck drivers. They deliver everyday necessities and supplies to stores, doctor offices, businesses, and hospitals across the country. But, because of the driver shortage, we’re experiencing a disruption in the supply chain.
The FMCSA Cracks Down on Drug and Alcohol Violations
Did you know the FMCSA is cracking down on state driver licensing agencies?
The FMCSA is now requiring state licensing agencies to keep a closer eye on truck drivers for any drug and alcohol violations. If the agency is notified of a test failure, they have to revoke their driving privileges within sixty days.
The CVSA Releases the Results from Operation Safe Driver Week
Law enforcement authorities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico stopped 46,058 commercial and passenger vehicles that were engaged in reckless driving. This occurred during the CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week on July 11th-17th. Officers pulled over 28,145 commercial vehicles and 17,910 passenger cars.
The Importance of Trucking
Have you imagined what would happen if truck drivers stopped working for a few days?
The world would come to a screeching halt according to Ricky Rodriguez, a truck driver who works 14-hours a day hauling steel and lumber throughout the Midwest. According to another trucker Paul Marhoefer (who hosts the podcast Over the Road), it would send the entire nation into a frenzy.