transportation insurance

As a truck driver, you’re responsible for providing vehicles, protecting cargo, and keeping the roads safe for one and all. That is why it is important to have transportation insurance, which insures the goods that are in transit from one location to another.

Commercial vehicles come in all different shapes in sizes. It is crucial to pick the right coverage for your type of vehicle along with the right amount.

In this article, we will discuss how to properly insure a transportation company and how to keep costs low. Transportation insurance costs can be expensive, that is why we will talk about how to afford the coverage you have.

Car Hauler Insurance Cost: What to Know

August 10, 2022April 20, 2022 by Baily Sandage

Car haulers are used for transporting vehicles for auto body shops, car dealerships, repossession companies, and more. These trucks are essential in the transportation industry and without them, we wouldn’t be able to leave our house!

As you can imagine, starting a car hauler business can be very profitable and worthwhile. However, you need to also keep in mind the amount of risk involved. For instance, car haulers are very expensive trucks and they haul vehicles worth tens of thousands of dollars. If you were to get into an accident you could be looking at some very costly repairs and damages.

Therefore, to avoid all the headaches, you need to make sure your car hauler is insured. With the help of insurance, you can protect your assets and rest assured knowing you’re taken care of in the event of an unwanted incident.

So, in this article, we’ll discuss the cost of car hauler insurance and the various factors that can affect your rates. Let’s begin.

Understanding Short Term Truck Insurance

March 17, 2023March 17, 2022 by Baily Sandage

Short-term truck insurance is a type of coverage designed to safeguard a commercial vehicle or fleet for a short period, usually from one day to less than 12 months. This type of insurance can be handy for a variety of reasons, such as insuring a rented or loaned truck for a brief period or needing coverage for a new vehicle until you can acquire full-time coverage.

How to Prevent Rear-End Truck Crashes

September 22, 2022March 17, 2022 by Baily Sandage

According to the FMCSA, there are around 400,000 truck crashes each year. Of those 400,000, 18% of them are rear-end collisions.

This is because commercial vehicles are harder to maneuver than passenger vehicles. Essentially, more time and effort are required for a truck to come to a complete stop. This is an important factor that contributes to many rear-end truck crashes.

While you can’t control what other drivers do on the road, you’re responsible for the safe transport of your goods. To help mitigate the risks out there on the road, here are four ways to prevent rear-end collisions in your truck.

Truck Insurance Renewal – What to Expect

May 10, 2022March 2, 2022 by Baily Sandage

Renewing your truck insurance can be very overwhelming and perhaps frustrating. However, you’ll have to deal with renewals once a year if you’re a trucker or run your own fleet. Many in the trucking industry have negative feelings towards renewals due to hefty insurance bills and premiums. Due to the rising costs, the renewal process is very important and you must weigh all your options.

In this article, we’ll discuss the renewal process and what you can expect.

7 Things All Trucking Businesses Need to Know

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 by Baily Sandage

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 - So Much More than Trucking Insurance

Transportation Company Insurance – Why You Need It

April 26, 2022February 10, 2021 by InsuranceHub

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.

What is the Driver Fitness BASIC?

December 2, 2022March 19, 2020 by Katelyn Betts

There are a lot of regulations that truckers have to follow, and the FMCSA has a Safety Measurement System (SMS) that includes seven BASICs. The BASICs address different safety areas for trucking businesses. One of those categories concerns the fitness of drivers to operate commercial vehicles. It’s called, quite appropriately, the Driver Fitness BASIC. We’ll explain what this BASIC is, how it’s measured, and how motor carriers can improve in this safety category.

What truck businesses should know about Clearinghouse queries

June 6, 2021February 27, 2020 by Katelyn Betts

Clearinghouse is still big news in the trucking world. There are a lot of parts to it and aspects about it that anyone who employs CDL or CLP drivers needs to understand. One of these things is Clearinghouse queries. Trucking employers are going to have to query the Clearinghouse about their drivers, but what exactly does that mean? We’ll explain what queries are and go over what you need to know about querying the Clearinghouse.

What new ventures should know about their insurance rates

August 10, 2022January 8, 2020 by Chris Bell

Trucking is not the easiest industry to get into. It’s not just starting up the business itself. It’s the insurance. Truck insurance can be a challenge. There are a lot of coverages you have to think about, of course, but it’s also the cost. Truck insurance is expensive, especially for new ventures. This is why it’s important for business owners of new ventures to understand some of the things that affect their truck insurance rates. It’s all part of navigating a cost-effective way to start a business.

What are the three safety ratings a motor carrier can get?

June 6, 2021January 7, 2020 by Katelyn Betts

Motor carriers are subject to a lot of regulations, something that anyone who’s spent in the trucking world knows all too well. The FMCSA regulates commercial motor vehicles, and motor carriers have to comply with relevant laws and regulations. A lot of questions can come out of these regulations, and one question motor carriers might be is what safety ratings from on-site investigations are and what they mean. We’ll explain.