You can prevent back pain as a tow truck driver by adjusting your seat properly and lifting carefully.

8 tips to prevent back pain as a tow truck driver

A lot of truck drivers experience back pain – it happens because of the nature of the job. Tow truck drivers are no exception. When you sit for long stretches of time, get jolted and jostled around as you’re driving, get in and out of the cab of your truck, and lift heavy loads on a regular basis, back pain tends to happen. The back is made up of lots of muscles, vertebrae, disks, and nerves, and just a small tweak to one of these things can aggravate it. The good news is that there are a few things you can do to prevent back pain as a tow truck driver.

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You can improve safety at your tow truck business by implementing workplace safety policies.

5 tow truck workplace safety policies you should have at your business

The towing industry comes with its fair share of risks and dangers. As a tow truck operator, you know the road can be a scary place sometimes. However, there are ways that you can manage the risks that you and your drivers face. Having written workplace safety policies for your towing business is a great way to emphasize safety at your business and keep you and your drivers out of harm’s way.

Here are 5 workplace safety policies you can consider implementing at your business.

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Your tow truck insurance rates could increase at your renewal.

3 ways to prevent a major increase in your tow truck insurance renewal rate

You’re probably not the biggest fan of tow truck insurance. We get that – tow truck insurance can get complicated with all of the coverages out there. And, well, towing insurance isn’t exactly cheap. However, it’s a necessary thing. You can’t avoid your insurance renewal every year. Now, you might be dreading your renewal because your rates could go up. Or maybe you’re wondering what the big deal about your renewal is. Anyways, we’ll explain what a renewal is and give you three strategies to keep your insurance rates from skyrocketing.

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Lessors risk

4 reasons to consider lessors risk insurance

When talking about lessors risk insurance, most people don’t know what a lessor is to start with. This is because when talking about lessors, people generally refer to them as landlords. While landlords may be lessors, all lessors are not the technical definition of a landlord. (Think of a square/rectangle situation.) Recently, there’s been a rise in the amount of people interested in becoming lessors, whether it’s for student housing, apartment complexes, shopping centers, or any other type of multi-unit building.

While some entities know what they’re getting into with their investment, many others only have a vague idea of the risks they face. What’s more alarming is that many of these lessors never consider or buy insurance for their building. Although it’s not legally required to have lessors risk insurance (also called LRO insurance), not having coverage can leave you to deal with some serious losses if anything does happen to your building.  If you want to become a lessor, here are 4 reasons to consider insurance coverage for your multi-unit rentals.

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Check out our summer tow truck gear guide

2018 Summer Tow Truck Gear Guide

Summer is here, and it’s time for a busy towing season. Plenty of people need help with their cars as they’re traveling to and from their destinations. And you and your tow truck are going to come to the rescue. But in order for you to be a towing superhero, you need the right tow truck gear. Check out our summer gear guide so you can be prepared for summer towing.

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Summer brings some new risks for tow truck drivers.

10 tips for safe summer tow truck driving

Although summer doesn’t officially start until mid-June, the weather says otherwise. It definitely feels like summer out there, what with the high temperatures, humidity, and sunlight. You might be a fan of the warm weather or you might prefer the indoors, but either way, it’s important to be prepared for the dangers you’ll face as a tow truck driver during the summer. There are a bunch of new risks to contend with. So, how can you stay safe?

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Get insurance for a high-risk apartment building.

What makes a high-risk apartment complex “high-risk”?

If you’ve invested in or operate an apartment complex and you’ve been turned down for insurance, your apartment buildings may be considered “high-risk.” High-risk apartment complexes can be a little trickier to insure than “normal” ones. Many people don’t even know that their apartment investment is high-risk until they search for coverage. Plus, getting an answer from insurance companies as to why your apartment complex is high-risk can be like pulling teeth. Here’s some insight on why major insurance carriers may consider your apartment complex “high-risk.”

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Check out our tips for hiring tow truck drivers.

8 tips for hiring the best tow truck drivers

If you’re trying to grow your team by hiring new tow truck drivers, you’ve got to find people who will be a good fit for your business. You need a tow truck driver who will work well with your current team and who will be a good representative of your company. In short, you need to find the right person. But here’s the question – how do you find good tow truck drivers who will fit in well at your business?

Well, to help answer that question, here are our tips to help you hire great tow truck drivers for your business.

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Make sure you have the right shopping center insurance to protect yourself from risk.

6 ways to prevent general liability claims as the owner of a shopping center

If you own a shopping center, you understand that there are many potential mishaps that could befall your strip mall – and, since you’re the one who owns the place, you. There’s always the possibility of a property-related loss like a fire, windstorm, or vandalism incident, but what about other costly losses? We’re talking about liability-related lawsuits. Our society is an extremely litigious one, after all, and your worst nightmare might be getting sued by someone who got hurt on your property. So, what can you do to avoid seeing that nightmare become a reality? We’ve got 5 tips to help you avoid general liability claims.

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Why you need to get a tow truck insurance quote

Why it’s important to get a tow truck insurance quote

As the owner of a towing company, you know that tow truck insurance is a must. You face a lot of risks, so you’re on a quest to get tow truck insurance to protect your business. Now the biggest question you have is…how much does tow truck insurance cost? You just want a quick answer, a ballpark.

But here’s the thing:

There isn’t really a “quick answer” to that question.

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