It's important to have the right trucking insurance.

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 required by law. They want to pay the lowest price possible, and that’s understandable. However, are those minimums really enough?

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Business insurance words to know

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 to you. Maybe you find yourself smiling and nodding when you’re on the phone with your agent, or when you’re researching business insurance. There’s a lot to know – so we’ve put together a little cheat sheet with ten business insurance words you should know.

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Are you covered if someone hits your car in a parking lot?

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 you park incorrectly, did the person not see the damage to your car? Or did they just drive away without a care? In any case, someone has to pay for the damages. Here’s how to tell if it will be you or an auto insurance company that pays up if someone hits your car in a parking lot.

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Why is SEO important?

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 different online marketing tools out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. One of the primary tools you’ll want to use, though, is SEO or Search Engine Optimization. So, here’s some insight as to how it works and why you should care if your towing website is optimized.

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There's a lot to think about when you start a business.

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 of details that go into planning a business. So, here are some tips on how to start the business of your dreams and not miss a beat.

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Property damage liability

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 could occur when you’re behind the wheel. And that’s why car insurance exists. One important coverage is property damage liability. We’ll explain what this coverage does.

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There are many reasons to choose a trucking agent instead of just an insurance agent.

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 are coverages and details that your insurance agent needs to know about. Choosing your agent wisely should be your primary consideration. You need to choose someone who understands the trucking industry. In short, it’s important to choose a trucking agent – not just an insurance agent.

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Check out these tips for your towing website.

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 digital footprint to bring in business. So, here are 9 easy tips on how to create a towing website that accurately and professionally advertises your towing business.

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Are you covered if you hit a parked car?

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 ran late, and as a consequence, you’re running late. Anyways, you hop in the car and get going…but then you accidentally hit a parked car. Uh oh. Now there’s a good-sized section of the back of that car that’s smooshed, and your own car…well, there’s a good amount of damage there, too. The question is no longer how late you’re going to be, but this – am I covered by car insurance if I hit someone else’s parked car?

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There are a few things that new trucking businesses need to know.

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. Building a successful trucking operation doesn’t happen overnight and can take several years. There are several factors that go into it building a transportation business– and one of the major factors is insurance. Startups can grow to fleets as well as fall into the weeds. It is a complicated industry to venture into as a new business owner, so there are a few things that truckers striking out on their own need to know.

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