Having a teen driver can be extremely stressful on a parent. To the teen the words “driver’s license” sound like freedom, while to the parent they sound like a disaster waiting to happen. Understandably you’re worried, and you might wonder how you can lay down some ground rules with your teenager. One way to do that is by creating a parent-teen driving contract. Here are a few tips.
Insurance
Whether you have just a few assets or own multiple homes, automobiles, and businesses, insurance coverage is vital. Protecting your assets, managing risks, and making sure you have the best coverage for the best price is part of our daily goal here at InsuranceHub. We enjoy getting to know each of our clients and helping them identify the insurance coverages that are right for them. We can’t see the future and we don’t know when disaster will strike, so it’s essential to be prepared for anything.
We understand that you need a policy that’s crafted to protect you from your specific risks, not just a one-size-fits-all plan. You’re one of a kind, so your insurance policy should be, too! Our goal is to not only make insurance easy but also to become a trusted advisor and partner to each and every client. We can help you pinpoint all of the risks that you face, and we can help you get the coverage you need to be protected from them.
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.
Is insuring a new car more expensive?
If you’re getting a new car, congratulations! That’s exciting. You’re probably pretty happy. But you also might be concerned about how much it costs to insure a new car. You want to get a brand-new, latest model vehicle … but what is the price tag going to be like on the insurance? Does it cost more to insure a new car? There are a lot of things that play a part in your insurance rates. Here are a few things to know about insuring a new car.
Programs the FMCSA runs
If you are in the trucking world, you know the acronym FMCSA, which, of course, stands for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. They handle a lot of things and oversee many transportation-related issues. A lot of people may not realize exactly what the FMCSA does. And that’s why we’ll go over the various programs that they run. It can help to understand the many different programs they oversee, just so you know what they do.
Pro tips for taking a home inventory
If home insurance has been on your mind, you might be wondering what you can do to help yourself out when it comes to your insurance. You are trying to be proactive and be a responsible homeowner. One thing you can do to get your home insurance in order is taking a home inventory. But that sounds complicated. We’ve got a few tips for taking a home inventory – and naturally, we’ll go over why it’s important to have a home inventory so you know why it’s a worthy use of your time.
10 things you need to know about driving around trucks
If you’re on the highway or even cruising down city streets, you’re going to have to share the road with big trucks and buses. Being in a passenger vehicle, even a hefty SUV, you might feel a bit nervous when you’re in close proximity to a semi-truck, particularly if you’re traveling at highway speeds or you’re close to one that’s making a turn. That truck is a LOT bigger and heavier than your car. There are a few things you can do to be cautious while driving around trucks, the first of which is to be aware of the truck’s blind spots, long stopping distance, and limited maneuverability. Here are some tips for sharing the road with trucks.
Why workplace morale is important for towing businesses
Towing is not easy. It’s long hours, hard work, and unpredictable adventures. And if you’re the leader of a towing business, you’re kind of in charge of making sure that everyone is happy working as a part of your team. That means that you need to be conscious of workplace morale and take steps to give it a bit of a lift if it needs it. (Workplace morale being the overall perspective your employees have towards their job as they work for your tow truck company – positive, negative, etc.) Basically, it’s what kind of spirits everyone is in. Here are a few tips to help you with morale at your business.
Home insurance checklist: Do I have the right home insurance?
Home insurance might not be your favorite thing to contemplate. The jargon, the policy, the premium. It’s a lot. The thing is that insurance can be overwhelming, and you might wonder whether you have the “right” home insurance – whatever the “right” home insurance looks like. Insurance is a big deal, and you certainly don’t want to have the wrong home Here are eight questions on our home insurance checklist for you to ask yourself.
Putting together an auto roadside emergency kit
If you’ve got a car and you cruise around or commute, you never know when something could happen. Cars can be stubborn. They can break. Sometimes even the smallest thing can keep the car from cooperating – like a dead battery. And that’s where a little bit of preparation could go a long way. If you have a roadside emergency kit, you can get yourself back on track. Here are a few things you might want to keep in your roadside emergency kit.