If you’ve recently filled up your car, bike, or truck, there is no doubt that you already noticed that diesel prices have risen by quite a bit. The average price of fuel has increased by 90 cents over the course of the past year. Even if you’re not driving around as much these days, this change is hard to avoid or miss on the local news or social media.
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Whatever type of truck you drive, you know that there are tons of risks involved. Handling more heavy-duty vehicles means being more responsible and cautious of every other driver on the road. So, it’s important to learn proper safety and how to protect your drivers if something happens. These preventative measures can range anywhere from proper training to truck monitoring.
Protecting your drivers from risks also includes truck insurance. However, it’s not enough to know the basics of coverage. Fleet owners must know the best types of insurance to protect their unique company. For instance, an insurance plan for a towing company in one region can be completely different from a reefer truck fleet’s in another location. Therefore, shopping for trucking insurance means knowing your company and all of the specific risks you face.
Here, we’ll go over all you need to know about trucking. We’ll walk you through what types of risks commercial trucks face and trucking news. We’ll also cover what types of trucking insurance you’ll need and how to save on the best coverage for your business.
According the FMCSA, New Safety Devices for Windshields May be Underway
The FMCSA’s new proposal is looking to change the rules and allow for increased windshield area to apply safety technology devices. According to the proposal, devices can be mounted or placed on the interior windshield in commercial motor vehicles.
When Was the Last Time You Had an Annual Insurance Review for Your Trucking Company?
Do you own a trucking company or a business with a trucking fleet? When was the last time you had an annual insurance review? In case you never did or forgot to, then you are not alone.
Tolls at the PA Turnpike Will Increase 5% in 2022
Recently the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) gave approval for a 5% toll increase. This new change will go into effect in early 2022. Keep reading to understand how this change may affect you.
CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 22-28, 2021
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 22-28, 2021. This annual event emphasizes the importance of ensuring sufficient brake systems in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
Truck Drivers Are Getting Paid More but It Doesn’t Fix the Shortage Issue
The shortage of truck drivers has become a major issue despite the hike in payment. Many trucking companies have revised their payment structure to retain the drivers, but it has not solved the scarcity of them.
A New Love’s Location Opens in Albany, Georgia with 100 Parking Spaces and More
Are you looking for the leading travel stop in Albany, Georgia? If yes, then you have come to the right place, because a new Love’s is all set to open in Albany. Located off US 19 Clark Ave, the new location adds sixty new jobs and a hundred new parking spaces for trucks.
The Georgia DDS Expands Commercial Vehicle Third Party Testing Locations
The Georgia DDS (Department of Driver Services) has been making constant attempts to solve driver shortage issues. Expansion of commercial third party testing locations is another to fix this issue.
The I-40 Memphis Bridge Closure is a Trucker’s Worst Nightmare
Many truckers are trying to adjust their routes, and work schedule. In fact, many have refused to take routes through Memphis due to recent I-40 bridge closure. This route links Arkansas and Tennessee.