Truck drivers are essential to the transportation industry, delivering goods across the country and ensuring that businesses have the supplies they need to function. However, many people don’t understand a typical day for a truck driver. In this blog, we’ll look at a day in the life of a truck driver. First and foremost, truck …
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As truck insurance brokers, it is our job to help owner-operators and small fleets find the right insurance coverage for their specific needs. A good insurance broker is essential for protecting your business and assets as a trucker. First and foremost, a good insurance broker will thoroughly understand the trucking industry and the specific risks …
Trucking companies are struggling to keep up with the demand for transportation services, leading to a backlog in the supply chain. The Trucking Association of America estimates that the industry is short 50,000 drivers, and the shortage is expected to worsen as the economy continues to strengthen. This driver shortage has caused freight rates to …
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The truck driver shortage is a well-documented problem in the United States. There are currently an estimated 3.5 million truck drivers in the US, but that number is expected to fall to 2.4 million by 2028 due to retirements and other factors. Factors such as the difficulty of being a truck driver or owner operator. …
There’s no doubt that trucking is a crucial part of the American economy. Truckers move goods throughout the country, keeping businesses stocked and consumers supplied. But trucking can also be a tough business. Long hours on the road can lead to wear and tear on both trucks and drivers, and tight deadlines can add to …
If you are an owner-operator or small fleet trucking company, there are some things you can do to make your trucking life a little easier. Here are some tips, tricks, and suggestions to help you out: Make sure you know your route well before you start driving; this will help you avoid any last-minute surprises …
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What do the experts know about gas prices, diesel prices, and how you can prevent driving into a financial mess! Gas and diesel prices are reaching record highs, making it more expensive to fuel your truck. The average price of a gallon of gas is now $3.68, up from $3.17 last year. The average price …
Trucking is very hard work. Truck drivers and Owner Operators are very hard working people. Hard working people want to and should get paid well for it. Unfortunately, their pay structure can be very difficult to understand. There are many types of pay structures including Pay Per Hour, Pay based on mileage, revenue sharing, along …
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What is a Nuclear Verdict? A Nuclear Verdict is a jury award of $10 million or more in any one case. They’re becoming more frequent in the world of trucking, and their current prevalence and scope could mean that companies specializing in transportation could have greater difficulty staying in business or certainly rising insurance costs. …
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Cargo theft has been (and still is) a big problem in the manufacturing, logistics, trucking, and truck insurance industries. So much so, that many manufacturers now include ‘theft allowance’ when pricing their products. Insurers have placed theft limitations in their policies to minimize the cost of cargo theft. The high prevalence of cargo theft, coupled …