You’ve made up your mind – you want to start a tow truck business. Congratulations! There’s definitely freedom in being your own boss and knowing that you built something is very satisfying. Now, towing is not for the faint-of-heart. It’s hard work, and the work is rain-or-shine, day or night. But you get the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve done an honest day’s work and really helped people. So, all that being said – we’ve got some tips on how to start a tow truck business.
Transportation
If your business is a part of the transportation industry, you know how hard it can be to get the right insurance to protect you. There are plenty of risks that you face every day on the road. When you send out your trucks you need to know that they’re protected with the right insurance coverage. Here at InsuranceHub, we specialize in transportation insurance. We’ll help you manage your risks and customize an insurance plan that fulfills all of your company’s needs.
We’ve dedicated a section of our blog to transportation-related articles to help you protect everything you’ve worked so hard to build. Feel free to click through and read at your leisure. We enjoy passing along insurance information and safety tips that will help transportation companies just like yours be prepared. Armed with knowledge and a great insurance plan, you’ll be able to hit the road with confidence.
7 Things All Trucking Businesses Need to Know
1. You must understand that insurance premiums are high. For many people starting their own trucking business, they make the decision to go into business for themselves because they hear from friends that trucking is profitable. … Read More
Transportation Company Insurance – Why You Need It
Transportation company insurance isn’t as simple as saying you want truck driver insurance. You’re responsible for providing vehicles, protecting cargo, and keeping the roads safe for one and all. That means you need to have the right kind of trucking insurance to protect your financial interests and those of the people you employ.
8 Habits of Successful Towing Businesses in 2021
Business success is something we all seek to achieve in the coming year. There are some moves you can make within your organization that will do more to generate success in the future than many others. If you adopt the following eight habits for your towing business, you are sure to enjoy greater business success in 2021 and future years as well.
How does a violation’s severity weight get calculated?
The trucking world can be complicated, particularly when it comes to violations and what they mean. There are a lot of terms that come up, and that can be frustrating. So, we’ll take the opportunity to explain a bit of how violations work. What’s a severity weight, and how is that determined? Why does it matter? And where can you, as a trucking business, find out more? Here goes.
What is the Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC?
There are a lot of regulations that truck drivers and motor carriers need to know about. There are these things called the BASICs, and there’s one category in particular called the Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC that you might be wondering about. We get that all of these things can be overwhelming and intense, so we’re going to break down the Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC. We’ll go over what it is, what can hurt you in that BASIC, and how you can improve. We’ve got some ground to cover, so we’ll get started!
7 things to know about the CDL test
If you’re preparing to take the CDL test, there are a few things you should know. The CDL test is a big deal because driving a CMV and being a CDL-holder means you’re being held to a high standard. (And therefore the CDL test also holds applicants to high standards.) Serious violations can jeopardize the driver’s maintaining of their CDL. Here’s some helpful information to keep in mind if you’re preparing for the CDL test.
4 FAQs about the biennial update of truck business info
If you have a trucking business, you know that the FMCSA and the DOT are important. Those are the major agencies trucking businesses have to contend with. Now, there’s something called the biennial update. You might wonder how that whole process works. We like answering questions and going over trucking matters, so we’ve put together a list of FAQs about the biennial update for trucking businesses.
What is the trucking ISS?
The trucking world is full of numbers and ratings and safety information that you as a motor carrier need to know about. It can be quite the job to keep it all straight and to understand what it all means. The ISS, or Inspection Selection System, is something you might be wondering about. The FMCSA has a lot of different programs with a lot of different letters. We don’t blame you at all if you find it overwhelming. Anyways, here’s some helpful information about the ISS.
How to get a CDL
If you’re planning on getting your CDL, congratulations! That’s great. Trucking is a great industry to be involved in. The process to get a CDL involves a lot of study and practice. So, you might be wondering how to get your CDL so you can get your start in the trucking world. Here’s a brief look at how to get a commercial drivers license.