How to Shop Workers’ Compensation Insurance
It is not uncommon for employees to get hurt on the job, no matter what industry they work in. The top 5 highest incidence rates of workplace injuries in 2020 (per…
Be Careful With Insurance and Safety History When Leasing With A Carrier
Make sure that the carrier offers coverage levels that meet your specific insurance needs as it will impact your eligibility to haul certain cargo and can affect your bottom line.…
How Do Owner Operators and New Venture Trucking Carriers Prevent Recession Risk?
According to a March 29, 2022 survey from Bloomberg, 48% of investors expect the US to fall into recession sometime in 2023, 21% expect the downturn to happen in 2024,…
How To Write a Good Commercial Trucking Insurance Dating Profile
In our previous article discussing 4 Ways to Improve Your CAB Score, we said that the biggest issue carriers make when approaching insurance renewals is they assume they are writing…
5 Critical Hotshot Trucking Insurance Coverages to Protect Your Business
Get a customized insurance quick quote for your Hotshot company. Hotshot truck insurance is for short-haul trucking operations specializing in the expedited transport of time-sensitive cargo and is often associated with…
How Successful Owner-Operators Manage Start-up Cashflow
Understanding why many owner-operators fail in their first two years due to cashflow issues. Before becoming an owner-operator, you were likely a company driver gathering the experience needed to, eventually,…
Major Increase In Motor Carrier Authorities for 2020-2021
Last year saw a demand for carriers delivering goods after the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased online shopping, a steady need to keep grocery stores stocked, and the need to…
How A New Venture DOT Audit Could Increase Insurance Rates
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…
What Types of Insurance Do I Need for My Box Truck Business?
Due to its moderate size, box trucks are in high demand in helping online and small businesses to handle and deliver heavy merchandise that customers cannot lift without the right…
How To Lower Trucking Insurance Risk and Improve Rates By Year Three of Your New Venture
As with any new business, it is hard to start a successful trucking company and keep it in business in the first few years. It is common to see around…
