Accidents will inevitably happen, but proactive safety is vital in proving you are taking safety precautions to prevent accidents from happening. But some safety technology raises concerns about driver privacy.…
When carriers go through the process of receiving a commercial trucking insurance quote, the insurance agent will ask for all vehicle’s garaging location. The term “garaging address” is just where…
When should a dispatch service be considered a bona fide agent? What role do bona fide agents play in the transportation of freight? The FMCSA is considering everything. In a notice that…
The widely held belief that commercial drivers under the age of 25 cannot be insured is a myth, but it will be expensive. A new rigorous Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot…
Actively managing the Safety Measurement System (SMS) scores is crucial to motor carriers, underwriters, and how risk is measured in the trucking industry. It will only become more central to…
As a new entrant motor carrier, you must undergo a safety audit within the first six to 18 months after receiving their DOT number to ensure compliance with applicable Federal…
General freight liability coverage minimum must be $1,000,000 instead of FMCSA’s $750,000 minimum and the truck cargo coverage depends on Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Many U.S. carriers look to increase…
For many, it can be difficult to distinguish between a freight broker and freight forwarder as the terms are often used interchangeably. However, there are important differences from what they…
A freight broker bond (BMC-84) is required by the FMCSA for freight brokers before receiving a freight broker license. An insurance broker bond is a promise that brokers will develop…
When companies are acquired, getting a new DOT number is going to increase insurance rates because there is naturally higher insurance for a new entrant who has no safety history…
