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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
Avoiding Financial Pitfalls: How Garage Liability Insurance Can Save Your Dealership
Charter Bus Insurance Requirements: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Factors Influencing Party Bus Insurance Cost: A Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions about Dump Truck Financing
How to Start in Hot Shot Trucking: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices
The Ultimate Guide to Party Bus Insurance for Truck Drivers
What Is Motor Truck Cargo Coverage and Its Benefits?
The Comprehensive Checklist for Starting Your Own Non-CDL Box Truck Business
Top 10 Cities to Start a Box Truck Business: Market Research Revealed
Proper Dump Truck Training: An Essential Guide for Safety
The Importance of Occupational Accident Insurance for Truckers
Septic Truck Insurance: Protecting Your Investment and Business
Truck Driver Health and Wellness: A Road to Safety
What is Dry Van Trucking? A Comprehensive Guide for Truck Drivers
Success Strategies for Your Car Transportation Business
How to Start a Non-CDL Hot Shot Business: A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating the Cost of Motor Truck Cargo Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide
Freight Forwarder vs Broker: Navigating the Trucking Industry
Understanding the Cost of Truck Insurance for an Owner-Operator
Essential Protection for Your Freight: Understanding Reefer Breakdown Coverage
What Is an Owner-Operator in the Trucking Industry?
Short-Haul Trucking: A Concise Guide to a Lucrative Career Path
Securing Lucrative Box Truck Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide
Straight Truck Insurance: Your Ultimate Guide
What Does LTL Mean in Trucking?
Top Strategies for Livestock Hauling
How to Get Trucking Contracts – A Comprehensive Guide
Pro tips for taking a home inventory
If home insurance has been on your mind, you might be wondering what you can do to help yourself out when it comes to your insurance. You are trying to be proactive and be a responsible … Read More
10 things you need to know about driving around trucks
If you’re on the highway or even cruising down city streets, you’re going to have to share the road with big trucks and buses. Being in a passenger vehicle, even a hefty SUV, you might feel … Read More
Why workplace morale is important for towing businesses
Towing is not easy. It’s long hours, hard work, and unpredictable adventures. And if you’re the leader of a towing business, you’re kind of in charge of making sure that everyone is happy working as a … Read More
Home insurance checklist: Do I have the right home insurance?
Home insurance might not be your favorite thing to contemplate. The jargon, the policy, the premium. It’s a lot. The thing is that insurance can be overwhelming, and you might wonder whether you have the “right” … Read More
Putting together an auto roadside emergency kit
If you’ve got a car and you cruise around or commute, you never know when something could happen. Cars can be stubborn. They can break. Sometimes even the smallest thing can keep the car from cooperating … Read More
How to succeed at CSA as a trucking business
As a trucking business, you know the FMCSA is a big deal. They run a lot of different programs related to safety, and one of those is the CSA, or Compliance, Safety, Accountability. You might be … Read More
8 tips to prevent motorcycle theft
Now that the weather is getting nicer, you might want to take the motorcycle out more often. You might prefer driving along on your bike to being in a car. Your bike is your pride and … Read More
8 helpful apartment hunting tips
So the big day has come! You’re preparing to move into an apartment. It’s a big deal, and you’re looking forward to having your own space. As tempting as it is to get swept away in … Read More
8 tips to help your employees during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has created a lot of worry and stress, and as the leader of the business, your employees look to you. It’s important to keep morale up during the pandemic. Your workers are probably … Read More
When does the Safety Measurement System stop intervention?
As a motor carrier, you’re probably familiar with the FMCSA, and by extension, you know about the Safety Measurement System (SMS). You know that the FMCSA oversees motor carriers and safety. They intervene with carriers when … Read More
Collision coverage: Will car insurance repair my car if I’m in an accident?
When it comes to car insurance, there are a lot of complicated coverages, terms, and questions to juggle. You might have a lot of questions concerning car insurance, and one of the big ones is this: … Read More
Your checklist for choosing a mover
If you’re moving in the near future, your mind is probably filled with thoughts of house hunting – not to mention selling your current place. But there’s one part of the whole moving process that it’s … Read More
Losing rental income due to coronavirus?
As we find ourselves in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of questions are coming up in the insurance world with regards to whether insurance policies can provide any relief to landlords for the … Read More
How InsuranceHub can help your trucking business during COVID-19
We’re living through a very stressful and worrying time as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The state of the country has been affecting many small businesses, trucking and towing businesses included. Here at InsuranceHub, we’ve been monitoring … Read More
What is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)?
Truckers and motor carriers are subject to a lot of regulations and a lot of rules. The FMCSA is the government entity that motor carriers have to know about, as it’s responsible for overseeing safety for … Read More
10 things to pass time (and be productive) during coronavirus quarantine
Coronavirus has affected pretty much everyone. Businesses have closed, people are working from home, and a lot of people have been ordered to stay at home as the country is encouraged to social distance. Having to … Read More
Why do I need workers’ comp for my business?
If you have a small business, you might wonder about workers’ compensation insurance. It’s one of the coverages that comes up a lot when business insurance becomes the topic of conversation. What’s the big deal about … Read More
Trucking and the COVID-19 outbreak
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has plunged the country into a time of uncertainty, fear, and anxiety. As stores, school districts, restaurants, and other businesses close in an effort to slow the spread of the illness, … Read More
Welcome to the InsuranceHub family, Wike Insurance!
InsuranceHub is like a big family, from our top-notch team of insurance agents to our wonderful clients. And we are very pleased to announce that our family is about to grow as Wike Insurance merges with … Read More
What is the Driver Fitness BASIC?
There are a lot of regulations that truckers have to follow, and the FMCSA has a Safety Measurement System (SMS) that includes seven BASICs. The BASICs address different safety areas for trucking businesses. One of those … Read More
Welcome to InsuranceHub, Atlanta Insurance Mart!
Here at InsuranceHub, we’ve always thought of ourselves as being a big family. And today we’re pleased to announce that Atlanta Insurance Mart has merged with InsuranceHub, so they are now a part of our InsuranceHub … Read More
7 tips for buying a car
The moment you’ve been dreaming about has arrived. It’s time to buy a new set of wheels! You’re pretty excited to get your new ride, whether it’s a used car or a brand new vehicle. It’s … Read More
Can I be reimbursed if my business loses income due to coronavirus?
There has been a lot in the news about the coronavirus (COVID-19). You’ve probably heard many different stats, stories, and warnings about it. Since the coronavirus has been affecting multiple countries worldwide, small businesses may be … Read More
What truck businesses should know about Clearinghouse queries
Clearinghouse is still big news in the trucking world. There are a lot of parts to it and aspects about it that anyone who employs CDL or CLP drivers needs to understand. One of these things … Read More
Don’t let your DOT Number work against you
With trucking insurance, your DOT Number can make or break you. There are a lot of factors that go into insurance rates, but your DOT score can play a major part. Out-of-service orders and issues in … Read More
6 tips for getting college student car insurance
If you’re a college student, you’re learning to handle a lot of new experiences on your own. You’ve got a lot of freedom, but with that freedom comes a word that strikes fear into the hearts … Read More
7 tips for first-time homebuyers
If you’re looking to buy a house, you’re probably excited to be taking this step. Your house is going to be your home, your safe place, and you’ll be living a happy daydream once you make … Read More
How to dispute an insurance appraisal
The whole point of an insurance claim is to have help restoring things back to normal. But what if you feel like your insurance company isn’t helping you enough when it comes to your insurance appraisal? … Read More
Why do I need general liability insurance for my business?
As a business owner, you might not relish the prospect of dealing with business insurance. One coverage that you probably hear a lot about is general liability. Why do you need general liability insurance? Why is … Read More
What do owner-operators need to know about Clearinghouse?
There are a lot of regulations out there that truckers need to adhere to. Recently, the FMCSA’s Clearinghouse took effect, which means that there are new requirements truck drivers – owner-operators included – need to know … Read More
How to get insurance for a daycare
If you run a daycare, it might feel like your days are filled with barely organized chaos. Kids are a lot of work! Not only that, but your business (even though you might not think of … Read More
Do I have to use insurance money for repairs?
You’ve filed a claim, you’ve gone through the assessment process, and finally an insurance company has written you a check for the damages. During this process, though, you may have wondered if you really have to … Read More
Does home insurance cover the foundation of my home?
Foundation issues are every homeowner’s worst nightmare. If the very base of your dream home crumbles, the whole thing can come crashing down around you. However, because of its supportive nature and difficult repair location, fixing … Read More
What new ventures should know about their insurance rates
Trucking is not the easiest industry to get into. It’s not just starting up the business itself. It’s the insurance. Truck insurance can be a challenge. There are a lot of coverages you have to think … Read More
What are the three safety ratings a motor carrier can get?
Motor carriers are subject to a lot of regulations, something that anyone who’s spent in the trucking world knows all too well. The FMCSA regulates commercial motor vehicles, and motor carriers have to comply with relevant … Read More
How to get landscaper insurance
Being a landscaper can mean days full of surprises and risks. Between the various sizes of equipment and wide scopes of work, you know that there’s more to keeping a green space prim and proper than … Read More
7 reasons you should read your car insurance policy
If you’re a driver, you’re responsible for a vehicle that goes very fast. And you’re operating that vehicle around other cars that also go very fast. So, that calls for auto insurance, right? But car insurance … Read More
What’s the Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC?
The FMCSA’s goal is to make the roads safer – they regulate the trucking industry with safety as a top priority. Trucks are subject to many different laws, regulations, and requirements. Inspections can be stressful, but … Read More
Employee Spotlight: Meet Chrisann Richards!
Managers and executives at InsuranceHub are a far cry from unapproachable. So, it’s no wonder Chrisann Richards (the powerhouse over our agency’s Transportation, Commercial Accounts, and Personal Lines Insurance divisions) was just able to wave me … Read More
Working with owner-operators as a motor carrier
If you’re a motor carrier, you probably work with owner-operators. They’re an essential part of the trucking world. (You could even say that they’re a cog in the machine that keeps the transportation industry running smoothly.) … Read More