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The Comprehensive Checklist for Starting Your Own Non-CDL Box Truck Business
Steps to File a Motor Truck Cargo Insurance Claim
Do I Have to Use Insurance Money for Repairs?
What Are the FMCSA Requirements for Hauling Cargo?
Steps to Train Your Drivers for Hazmat Transport and Insurance Savings
Box Truck Insurance: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business
The Difference Between Intrastate vs. Interstate Trucking
The Hidden Risks Without Non-Trucking Liability Insurance
How Much Does a Semi Truck Cost? Factors That Affect the Cost
Why Truckers Need an Occupational Accident Insurance Policy
The Role of Errors and Omissions Insurance in Georgia Trucking
GEICO Trucking Insurance: A New Option for Truckers with InsuranceHub
How to Start a Non-CDL Hot Shot Business: A Comprehensive Guide
Tips for Maximizing Your Fuel Tanker Insurance Coverage
Strategies for Reducing Your Hotshot Trucking Insurance Rates
How to Start Your Own Tow Truck Business
Affordable Life Insurance for Truck Drivers
What Does Semi Truck Insurance Cost?
Smart Moves to Lower Your Log Truck Insurance Costs
Smart Strategies to Lower Your Non CDL Hotshot Insurance Cost
Mastering Non-CDL Box Truck Insurance Shopping
What’s a Dry Van Used For?
Top Reasons to Get Physical Damage Insurance for Your Truck
Avoid Common Pitfalls with Your DOT Number
What Insurance Do I Need for My Dump Trucks?
What Is a Reefer Truck and How It Transforms Seasonal Shipping
How to Choose the Best Truck for Hot Shot Trucking: A Buyer’s Guide
InsuranceHub Expands its Network with New Affiliates DM Insurance and The Nolan Group Insurance Solutions
How Much Does It Cost to Lease a Box Truck for Your Business?
How to Leverage Car Hauling Load Boards for Maximum Gain
How Much Does It Cost to Tow a Semi? Factors and Figures
How Much is Insurance for a Dump Truck in 2024?
The Best Cargo Insurance Companies for High-Value Shipments
Roofing Contractor Insurance: A Guide to Soaring Vehicle Rates
What Affects Your Semi Truck Physical Damage Insurance Rates
5 Must-Have Insurance Coverages for Your Cargo Van Business
What Is a New Entrant? A Beginner’s Roadmap to Success
Finding the Right New Venture Truck Insurance for Your Fleet
What Does Hot Shot Insurance Cost?
Maximizing Protection with School Bus Insurance: Strategies for Schools
Navigating the Roads: What Is the Best GPS for Truck Drivers?
Avoiding Pitfalls: Key Mistakes to Avoid in Motor Truck Cargo Policy
Uncovering the Secrets of Efficient Refrigerated Transport
Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Smart Fleet Insurance Solutions
5 Common Box Truck Maintenance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The Essential Steps to Acquire Your Hazmat Endorsement Training
Understanding Non Owned Trailer Coverage: Essential Guide for Trucking Professionals
Insuring Your Fleet: Key Considerations for Commercial Box Truck Insurance
Maximizing Profits: Advanced Strategies for the Septic Truck Driver
Why Occupational Insurance Matters for Trucking Companies Hiring Independent Drivers
What are the types of group health insurance?
If you’re a business owner, you know that shopping for group health insurance is an entirely different ballpark than shopping for individual coverage or even workers’ comp. A lot of questions pop up that you may … Read More
Why can’t I get home insurance before a hurricane?
As far as hurricane season goes, we’re not out of the woods yet. (Hurricane season in the Atlantic goes from June to the end of November.) If you’re trying to get home insurance ahead of a … Read More
What kind of insurance do I need for a restaurant?
So, your friends and family have been raving about your cooking since you were old enough to hold a spatula. Or maybe you’ve just graduated from cooking school with years of restaurant experience under your belt. … Read More
What is workers’ compensation insurance?
You’re the fearless leader of your business. But with the title of Fearless Leader comes a lot of responsibility that gets heaped on your plate. One of those things is business insurance. There are a lot … Read More
Fall home maintenance checklist: 30 tips for protecting your home before winter
Yes, it might be early in the fall season, but it’s never too early to start getting your home ready for winter. Cold weather, snow, and ice can be really hard on your house. It’s important … Read More
What Makes InsuranceHub Different?
We at InsuranceHub pride ourselves on being the well versed in insurance, but what makes us stand out from the rest? The answer: accessibility. We know that insurance shopping can be entirely overwhelming, especially with all … Read More
How much is flood insurance?
Many homeowners are affected by flooding every year, and a lot of people only find out after the fact that flooding is not covered by home insurance. (By flooding we mean a rapid accumulation of water … Read More
Three home insurance numbers you need to pay attention to
Well, you’ve got this insurance policy to protect your home – and your bank account – in case a disaster happens. The thing is, there are a lot of different terms and vocab words in there … Read More
What an insurance agent needs to get your tow truck insurance quote
Maybe you’ve been putting it off, but you’re finally going to bite the bullet and get tow truck insurance quotes. Tow truck insurance rates depend on a lot of different factors, so when you’re on the … Read More
How to market your tow truck business by building a brand
In order for your towing business to succeed, you need some clients. And you can get clients by marketing your tow truck business. Marketing might seem a little intimidating, but a place to start is by … Read More
What perils are covered by home insurance?
So, you have this shiny, fancy home insurance policy to protect your home. It’s got lots of words in it. While you know that your home insurance is like an invisible financial safety net, you might … Read More
How to get online reviews for your small business
As a small business owner, you’ve probably heard that reviews are worth their weight in gold. But maybe you’re wondering if that’s true, or just a bunch of bologna. Or maybe you’ve decided to give it … Read More
6 common home insurance claims (and how to prevent them)
No one really wants to file an insurance claim. It’s just up there on the list of Not-Fun-Things-to-Do, right along with going to the dentist and paying bills. While sometimes Mother Nature strikes with unwarranted ferocity, … Read More
Helpful resources for Hurricane Florence: Stay safe during the storm
Hurricane Florence, a Category 3 storm, is poised to hit the North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia coasts. The outer edge of the storm is already brushing against the cost of the Carolinas and the … Read More
6 reasons to consider offering group health insurance for your employees
As an employer, you might be weighing the costs of offering group health insurance and benefits. The price tag of group health insurance might seem quite large, and if you’re not legally required to offer it … Read More
What happens if my car is totaled in an accident and I still owe money?
If you’re in a car accident, there are probably a lot of questions going through your head about your insurance. Your car might be pretty badly damaged (although hopefully you, the other drivers, and any passengers … Read More
Why do I need garage liability insurance for my tow truck business?
When you’re running a tow truck business, you have a lot on your mind. You have to manage your drivers, keep track of your accounting, fill out paperwork, and, of course, deal with the tow truck … Read More
What is usage-based car insurance?
Technology is everywhere, and it’s even entered into the world of auto insurance. You might have seen a few commercials from car insurance companies that showcase some new device that can supposedly help you save you … Read More
InsuranceHub is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
A very important week is coming right up. September 9th-15th is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which is a time to celebrate all professional truck drivers and tow truck operators and the hard work they do … Read More
What factors affect your car insurance rates?
Okay, we understand that thinking about your car insurance rates is probably not very pleasant. In fact, it could be stressful. While insurance isn’t most people’s idea of “fun,” it’s important to understand the fundamentals. When … Read More
Pet safety 101: How to pet-proof your home
Whether you’re thinking about adding to your family by bringing a puppy or kitten into your home or if you’ve already got a cat or dog, it’s essential that you make sure your home is pet-proof. … Read More
How to retain tow truck drivers at your business
As a tow truck business, it’s important that you have a stellar team. You need people who are hard-working, good-natured, and committed to getting the job done safely. Towing is not an easy job, and when … Read More
8 home insurance myths that you need to be aware of
Home insurance can feel very complicated, and there are many home insurance myths you should be wary of. Many of the rumors that persist about home insurance can be harmful to you financially, and it’s important … Read More
8 ways to improve cybersecurity at your business
Chances are you’ve heard about some of the major data breaches that have taken place over the past few years – Target and Equifax, to name a couple. The thing that small business owners have to remember … Read More
Does home insurance cover personal belongings?
Your home insurance does a lot of cool things. Yeah, it might seem like it’s just kind of there most of the time, but it’s protecting you from the possibility of financial loss. You might have … Read More
Jennifer Richmond’s positivity challenge encourages smiles and happiness
Here at InsuranceHub, we’re always blown away by the incredible people who make up our team. Today, we want to shine some spotlight on Jennifer Richmond, who works in our Employer Benefits Department. She’s on a … Read More
Don’t make these 8 mistakes when buying tow truck insurance
There’s a lot to consider when you get tow truck insurance, and it can get a little overwhelming. When you’re getting insurance in a high-risk industry like towing, it’s crucial that you get the right coverage … Read More
Can my home insurance company cancel my policy?
Home insurance might not be your favorite thing to think about, especially if you get a scary letter saying that your policy has been nonrenewed or canceled. Wait – can they even do that? Just drop … Read More
July 28th is National Insurance Awareness Day
July 28th is a very important day in the insurance world – and it’s one that we encourage you to observe! It’s National Insurance Awareness Day. Okay, okay, we get that insurance might not be the … Read More
7 tips to create a culture of safety at your tow truck business
Working on the side of the road as a tow truck operator can be dangerous and, at times, frightening. Many of the risks you and your drivers face aren’t under your direct control – for example, … Read More
What is force-placed home insurance?
Getting a mortgage and being a homeowner can get complicated. There are a lot of details (and a lot of paperwork) that go into buying a home…and one of those things is home insurance. See, if … Read More
What happens if my car insurance lapses?
Things happen. Sometimes we accidentally forget to pay the car insurance bill. We might have a tough month financially and just not be able to cover the bill. Whatever the reason is, the car insurance bill … Read More
How much does repo insurance for a towing business cost?
If you have a tow truck business that does repo you know that your line of work comes with lots of risks – there are the incidental risks of driving and towing, of course, but there … Read More
Ed Hemmer to head InsuranceHub’s new transportation department
The InsuranceHub family has got some great news! Our very own Ed Hemmer will be stepping up to lead our brand-new transportation department, and he will be acting as Associate Vice President of Transportation. We are … Read More
10 insurance policies you might not have – but that you should think about
Life doesn’t always go as planned. And that’s why they invented insurance. Your home insurance policy will protect you from a financial loss if something happens to your home and it will cover your legal liability … Read More
7 tips for running a successful tow truck business
Running a tow truck business is hard work. It takes a certain kind of person to succeed as a tow truck operator. You have to be extremely driven (pun intended) and very determined. Multi-tasking and juggling … Read More
10 simple tips for trampoline safety at home
Trampolines can provide hours of entertainment. Kids love them and could probably bounce all day if you let them. For some reason, jumping up and down never gets old. But trampolines aren’t necessarily the safest activity … Read More
What is on-hook insurance and do I need it for my tow truck business?
As a tow truck driver, you’ve got a lot of responsibility. Your client is trusting you to get their car from Point A to Point B without incident – they expect that vehicle to be in … Read More
What is builder’s risk insurance?
If you’re the owner of a building that is currently being constructed, you might be a little confused or unsure about how exactly insurance works for that situation. Though the building is currently in pieces at … Read More
Will a trampoline affect my home insurance?
There’s something about trampolines that is irresistible to kids. And it makes sense – what kid wouldn’t want to touch the sky while bouncing merrily on a spring-loaded surface? But before you give in to the … Read More