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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
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?
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
What is the Unsafe Driving BASIC?
When it comes to driving a commercial motor vehicle, it’s important to operate the vehicle in the safest manner possible. Drivers need to be very careful as they drive, as the FMCSA takes safety seriously. There … Read More
How to get contractor insurance
Whether you’re a 1099 worker or you own your own contracting company, you know that there are tons of risks to worry about in your industry. There are also tons of regulations and expectations from your … Read More
How to choose a contractor
You might be thinking about doing some renovations to your home, or maybe your home needs some repairs. At any rate, you’ll need to hire a contractor. It can be stressful trying to find the right … Read More
How to improve in the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC
The trucking world comes with a lot of regulations, especially when it comes to maintaining the truck itself. You and your drivers need to make sure you’re taking care of your vehicles and following all relevant … Read More
10 tips for holiday safety
The holidays are supposed to be filled with fun and joy and cheer, but there are plenty of dangers that come along with them. Though the holidays can be an overwhelming flurry of activity, don’t forget … Read More
Your DOT Number matters
Truck businesses with clean loss records might wonder why their insurance costs so much. Maybe there aren’t any speeding tickets accidents on your record, but you’re still seeing rates that are higher than what they could … Read More
Attending the Slow Down, Move Over rally in Alabama
At the invitation of Wes Passmore, operator of Classic Towing and Recovery, I attended the Slow Down, Move Over rally in Hueytown, Alabama. The rally was held to bring awareness to the dangers of being a … Read More
Women in trucking: How can you hire more women truck drivers?
The trucking industry has been facing a truck driver shortage, and some have proposed that hiring more women could be part of the solution to the problem. But despite the fact that there’s definitely room for … Read More
Get your home ready for winter
If you’re a homeowner, you probably dread anything happening to your house. (Houses are expensive!) The problem is that winter and its sometimes extremely cold weather can be hard on your house. It’s important to take … Read More
New venture doesn’t mean new driver
I have been writing transportation insurance for quite a while and one of the things that I hear most from my customers is, “Why is the premium so high when I am not a new driver?” … Read More
What happens if my belongings are stolen out of my car?
If you walk out to your car to find a smashed window, you’re probably understandably frustrated. Why would someone do this? And to add insult to injury, the thief stole some belongings out of the vehicle. … Read More
What air conditioning contractors need to know about risk
Air conditioning contractors handle many different kinds of work. You might install or repair AC units, or maybe you do duct work and vent work. You might work with air filtration and ventilation, or perhaps you … Read More
10 things tow truck drivers want their customers to know
Tow truck drivers have a tough time – not just because of the dangers of assisting others, but because of the lack of widespread knowledge about their trade. Therefore, we took to Reddit to ask the … Read More
Understanding the CSA in trucking
If you’re a trucking business, you know that there are a lot of regulations you need to follow – and a lot of organizations and programs you need to know about. Safety is a big deal, … Read More
10 auto insurance FAQs
If you’ve got a driver’s license, you might just have a car to go with it. It’s kind of a peanut butter and jelly situation. But if you have a car, there’s something else you’ll need. … Read More
Managing the risks of having a used car lot
If you have a used car lot, there’s a lot going on during the day. You’ve got vehicles, you’ve got customers, you’ve got employees, maybe you’ve even got a repair shop or facility. In short, there’s … Read More
How can home insurance help during the winter?
Winter is almost here, and that means there could be a lot of snow, ice, sleet, and so on. So, with the coldest season of the year just around the corner, you might be wondering about … Read More
How to set up your Google My business page
One of the easiest ways to market your business and ensure that your potential clients find their way to the right place is to set up a Google My Business Page. Of course, Google makes it … Read More
2 tools to help with hooking up a car for a tow
As a tow truck operator, you’ve seen a lot of cars and sticky situations. But sometimes, there’s a driver with a car model that you’re not too familiar with. You don’t want to risk damaging the … Read More
8 FAQs about the FMCSA Clearinghouse
Truckers are expected to adhere to a lot of regulations. One of the big “breaking news” events in the trucking world as far as regulations are concerned is the Clearinghouse. There’s a lot about the Clearinghouse … Read More
4 tips for hiring contractors
If there’s something going on with your home, you need to have someone fix it. That person might be a contractor who knows how to do home repairs or improvements. You want to make sure you … Read More
8 things you need to know about ELDs
Truckers are subject to many rules, and one of the latest regulations to make a buzz in the trucking world is ELDs. The ELD rule is a big deal, and though it’s been in effect for … Read More
What to do if you get a warning letter from the FMCSA
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is tasked with keeping the roads safe, and they regulate motor carriers and commercial vehicles. Since they’re focused on upholding safety standards, they’re able to intervene if those standards … Read More
11 practical tips for Halloween
Halloween is a lot of fun, and it’s a day that kids and adults alike love. Costumes, candy, spooky decorations – what’s not to love? While it’s easy to get swept up in all the Halloween … Read More
What happens if a friend borrows my car?
So, sometimes you might have a good friend who wants to borrow your car. Maybe they’ve got some errands they have to run, or maybe they need it because their car is in the shop or … Read More
8 tips to prevent truck theft
So, everyone wants to think that their truck is safe and sound. It’s a truck – who would steal a truck? Well, a lot of people. Truck theft is more common than one might want to … Read More
What are the trucking BASICs and why are they important?
When you work in trucking, you’re subject to many, many regulations. The goal of these regulations is to keep the roads safe for all drivers – CMV drivers and passenger cars alike. That’s the reason that … Read More
Meet Angie Cooper, one of our amazing Senior Account Managers!
We’re all one big family at InsuranceHub, and we’re so glad that we get to work together as a team. There are a lot of us in the office, and we’ve all proved in one way … Read More
How can homeowners lower their liability risk?
The word lawsuit is enough to strike fear into anyone’s heart. No homeowner wants to think about being sued, or about someone getting hurt on their property. But the reality is that these things happen, and … Read More
7 factors standard insurance carriers look for when insuring a property
If you’re a property manager, chances are you speak insurance like a second language. It’s something that you’re used to dealing with, so you know the coverages and you understand the risks you need to be … Read More
InsuranceHub team members headed to MCIEF meeting in Orlando
At InsuranceHub, we believe in continuing education. Insurance is a constantly changing industry, and we like to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, technologies, and knowledge. There’s always something to learn about insurance, especially when it … Read More
Am I covered if someone drives into my house?
So, it might seem like a far-fetched scenario – what if someone drives into your house? (How could that even happen?) But it’s something that happens more than one might expect. People accidentally drive into houses … Read More
Who needs a USDOT Number?
When it comes to trucking, there’s a lot of “paperwork” (rather, forms and such) to take care of. One big thing that you need to take care of is your USDOT Number. It might seem a … Read More
Benefits of bundling commercial insurance
If you’re the owner of a business, you’ve got plenty to deal with on a day-to-day basis. Running a business is hard work. One thing that you might not particularly relish dealing with is insurance. There … Read More
What happens if a guest causes damage to your home?
So, having people come over to visit is a lot of fun. Family and friends are oftentimes welcome guests, and it can be nice to spend time with people you care about and relax a bit. … Read More
Property managers: 5 insurance tips for older buildings
Property owners and property managers are often veterans when dealing with insurance, so chances are you are familiar with the coverages you need. It comes with the territory. You understand the risks you face, and you … Read More
Am I covered if I hit a telephone pole?
Getting behind the wheel of a car is one of the riskiest things we do on a regular basis. Though we’re used to driving and riding in cars and hopefully don’t feel afraid to do these … Read More
The importance of your truck business’s loss run
Tow truck and transportation insurance rates are a major concern for drivers and business owners. The goal is to get good coverage at a good rate. But to do that, you have to understand what affects … Read More