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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
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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?
Do I need operating authority for my trucking business?
Trucking businesses are subject to many government regulations. It can be tough to keep everything straight and decipher the law-speak of these regulations. One important thing about transportation that you should know about is operating authorities. … Read More
Does home insurance cover storm damage?
Storms can be very scary – the force and wrath of Mother Nature is not to be trifled with. If you have to weather a storm, you might be wondering how you can put your home … Read More
Does car insurance cover a hit and run?
Thunk. Even if the jolt and the sudden lurch forward wasn’t enough to alert you to the fact that you’ve been rear-ended, the unmistakable sound would. You take a deep breath to steady your nerves, taking … Read More
Does transportation insurance cover my truck?
If you’re a trucker, you rely on your vehicles. With many, many miles to log on the road, you could find yourself in a real situation if something happened to your truck. For example, what if … Read More
7 tips for tow business finances
If you’re running a tow truck business, you’ve got a lot to think about. Business is the operative word of the phrase “tow truck business” after all. And a major part of running a business is … Read More
7 tow business marketing mistakes to avoid
Creating a marketing strategy for any business can be tough. However, when you’re in the fast-paced world of towing, the business can be full of specific marketing pitfalls. Juggling advertising budgets and plans can be a … Read More
How to get business insurance
If you’ve got a business, you know that you need to get business insurance to protect it. Anything can happen – we don’t know what’s going to happen in five minutes, let alone tomorrow. Being prepared … Read More
Test your insurance IQ with these 12 home insurance words
When to insurance, it can feel like an agent is speaking a second language when they’re talking to you about policies and quotes and whatnot. There’s a lot of jargon that you need to deal with, … Read More
How a trucking agent can help you get the right trucking insurance
A question that comes up a lot in the trucking world is how much insurance is enough. Insurance is expensive. That is why many truckers are tempted to get only the minimum amount of trucking insurance … Read More
10 business insurance words you need to know
The world of business insurance can get complicated, especially with all the fancy words that get thrown around. Some of these words are just not self-explanatory, and they might make you feel like someone’s speaking gibberish … Read More
Am I covered if someone hits my car in a parking lot?
Coming out of a restaurant or a store to a dented or scuffed car can be a terrible feeling. You expect a certain amount of safety for your car when you park in public spaces. Did … Read More
What is SEO and why should towing businesses care?
You may know the benefits of having a good towing website, but actually building one can be a daunting task. You want to make sure that people can find your business, but with all of the … Read More
How to start a business
So, you want to turn your passion into a money-maker and you want to start a business. But when you really look at the logistics, it can be easier said than done. There are also tons … Read More
Car insurance: What is property damage liability?
Driving is a necessary part of life for many of us. We need to go to work, get groceries, run errands, take road trips. But driving is not without risk. There are many potential disasters that … Read More
Why you need a trucking agent instead of an insurance agent
For the trucking industry, insurance is a big concern. It’s an absolute necessity to protect your business, and there are a lot of coverages and details that you need to know about. Along with that, there … Read More
How to create a towing website
In the fast-paced world of towing, it can be difficult to find time to slow down and create a website that really reflects your brand. However, in the modern era, you’ll need this type of professional … Read More
Am I covered by car insurance if I hit a parked car?
It’s been a busy week, and you’re in a real rush getting out of the grocery store. You’ve got to get home because the kids have soccer practice and you need to get them ready. Work … Read More
7 things new trucking businesses need to know
If you ever started a business before or investigated starting one, you already know it is not for the faint of heart. Getting into the trucking world is not any easier than starting any other business. … Read More
How to get car carrier insurance
If you have an auto hauling business, there are many risks you face on a daily basis. That’s why it’s so important to get car carrier insurance to protect your business. But getting insurance for your … Read More
How to handle a car insurance claim
If you’re in an accident and you find yourself in the scary situation of having to file a car insurance claim, you might feel a little overwhelmed. You’re probably still a bit shaken from the accident … Read More
3 bookkeeping tips for towing businesses
If you run a tow truck business, there are a ton of things going on at any given time. It’s easy to get swept away with the daily rush of calls, tow truck issues, and so … Read More
An interview with Tommy Ruke, founder of the MCIEF
The transportation insurance world is complex. There’s a lot for insurance carriers to learn if they want to provide insurance coverage for motor carriers. With all the knowledge that needs to be learned, there has to … Read More
10 tips for your business budget
If you’ve got a business, you know that money is kind of important. You need money to keep the lights on and the doors open, right? So, your business budget is kind of a big deal. … Read More
Car insurance: What is bodily injury liability?
Though many people depend on their cars to get where they need to go, driving isn’t without its risks. Since we drive so much and ride in cars so much, we’re so used to it that … Read More
What is a car insurance deductible and how does it work?
You know you have to have car insurance to drive your car, and you know it’s a financial safety net in case anything happens. But there are a lot of concepts and words that you need … Read More
5 tips for employee training for your business
Your employees are an essential part of your business. They’re the ones who show up every day and get stuff done. They’re people that you rely on to keep your business going – without them, it … Read More
Growing your towing business? Here’s what you need to know.
If you’ve got a tow truck business, you’re probably eager to see that business grow over time. And to do that, you want to get more trucks and more drivers. You really want your business to … Read More
Can a contractor sue you if they get hurt at your house?
As hard as it is to admit during home renovations: You can’t do it all. So, at some point, you may need to hire a contractor to do what you can’t. However, what if the person … Read More
4 home insurance endorsements you need to know about.
Your home insurance does a lot of cool things. It protects you from different losses, and it serves as a financial safety net. While there are a lot of great things that home insurance does, there … Read More
An insurance look: Tractor-trailer accident in Virginia
The road is not the safest workplace. Wrecks happen. Truckers, who spend a ton of time on the road, are at risk for getting into wrecks, what with the many miles they log on the highway. … Read More
Car insurance: Liability insurance vs. medical payments
When you’re shopping for car insurance, there are tons of terms and coverages that can get thrown around. Some of them are built to help you pay other drivers, but some of them are built to … Read More
Why your towing business needs a mobile-friendly website – and how to fix it
It’s pretty apparent in today’s society that people rely on their smartphones. Forgetting a phone charger or not having Wi-Fi can really ruin someone’s day. But why does this dependence on smartphones matter to your towing … Read More
8 tips you need to know for your towing website’s homepage
https://ducttapemarketing.com/homepage-optimization/So, the goal of having a website for a tow truck business is to get people to visit it…right? You want people to find your site and decide that you’re the best towing business around – … Read More
Fourth of July safety tips you need to know
The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, family, and summer fun. Maybe you get some time off work in observance of the holiday and you’re looking forward to relaxing, grilling out, and watching some … Read More
Marketing a tow truck business
An interview with Jared Fischgrund of OMG Tow Marketing For a towing business to be successful, they need to have customers. But that still leaves the question – how do you get customers in the first … Read More
An insurance look: Box truck overturns in Florida
When you work in the trucking world, wrecks happen. And they can happen to anyone, no matter how experienced the driver. No trucker wants to experience a crash, but it’s important to be prepared with the … Read More
What information does a car insurance agent need to get you a quote?
If you’re going through the process of getting car insurance quotes, you may be a little worried about what to expect. What’s going to be involved in the quoting process? Will there be a lot of … Read More
Getting home insurance? An insurance agent may ask these 10 questions.
Going through the process of getting home insurance might seem intimidating and overwhelming. There are a ton of questions to answer, lots of big fancy words, and plenty of details. It might help to be prepared … Read More
An insurance look: Car carrier crashes in North Carolina
Wrecks happen. They just do. And that’s what insurance is for. It’s so important for businesses that do auto transport to have the right car hauler insurance. We’ll take a look at a news story from … Read More
What insurance do I need for dump trucks?
If you have a dump truck business, you might wonder how you can protect your vehicles with the right insurance. Unfortunately, driving is not without its risks, and since your dump trucks are an extremely important … Read More