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Why Family Businesses Succeed

When it comes to purchasing trucking insurance, the first step is to figure out whether you want to purchase through an agency or direct from the carrier. Choosing to go

Top Questions: Do I Need to File for a DBA?

In an effort to help those within the trucking industry better understand trucking insurance, Truck Writers publishes its Top Questions posts. These posts are inspired by real questions submitted through

APU Weight Exemption Guide

Auxiliary power units (commonly called APUs) eliminate the need for trucks to run their engines on idle while they park and are often used by truck drivers to monitor fuel

Trucking Safety Tip of the Month: Traffic Control Devices

According to OSHA, a traffic control device is a sign, signal, marking or other device placed on or adjacent to a street or highway (by authority of a public body

What to Consider When Quoting Your Trucking Insurance

Within the last couple of years, many consumers have turned to online quoting tools for their insurance needs. While online insurance quotes are fine for simple coverages, you may want

Top Questions: Deadheading vs. Backhauling

In an effort to help those within the trucking industry better understand trucking insurance, Truck Writers publishes its Top Questions posts. These posts are inspired by real questions submitted through

Trucking Safety Tip of the Month: Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving Statistics There are three types of distracted driving a driver can face while operating his or her vehicle—visual, manual, cognitive. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What is a Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Program?

Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Programs Typically, employers pay a fixed premium to an insurance carrier for workers’ compensation coverage. However, employers may choose to go the self-insurance route, wherein the employer

The Importance of Reading Your Operating Agreement

The operating agreement between a motor carrier and an independent contractor is the lifeblood of the relationship. At stake are many legal and regulatory issues; not to mention the mutual

5 Steps for Trucking Companies Toward a Better Safety Culture

Many companies complain about high insurance costs, particularly workers compensation. However, investments of time and money into safety and loss control programs can pay off in the long run. Some

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