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Insurance Needs: Owner-Operators vs. Company Drivers
Insurance Needs: Owner-Operators vs. Company Drivers in U.S. Trucking Understanding the insurance requirements in the trucking industry is crucial, as owner-operators and company drivers face different obligations and risks. Below we compare all major types of...
Cargo Insurance 101: Protecting Your Freight from Dock to Door
Cargo Insurance 101: Protecting Your Freight from Dock to Door (How Much Does Cargo Insurance Cost? - Trucking Insurance Services LLC) A tractor-trailer rig ready to haul freight, highlighting the importance of insuring cargo from pickup to delivery. Cargo insurance...
Essential Insurance Coverages for Trucking Fleets
Essential Insurance Coverages for Trucking Fleets of 10+ Trucks Operating a trucking fleet of ten or more trucks brings significant exposure to risks on the road and on the job. Robust insurance coverage is not just a legal formality but a critical safety net to...
Nuclear Verdicts in Trucking: Case Examples, Trends, and Industry Responses
What Are “Nuclear Verdicts” in Trucking? “Nuclear verdict” is a term for exceptionally large jury awards (typically over $10 million) in lawsuits, often arising from catastrophic truck accidents (Nuclear trucking verdicts | MMA). In recent years, such verdicts have...
Beating the Driver Shortage – Part 3: Investing in Technology and Equipment
This is a 3 part series discussing ideas surrounding driver attraction and retention during the current driver shortage. Part 1 of the series discussed ideas for attracting new drivers to the industry and can be found here. Part 2 of the series discussed ideas for...
Beating the Driver Shortage – Part 2: Retaining Existing Drivers
This is a 3 part series discussing ideas surrounding driver attraction and retention during the current driver shortage. Part 1 of the series discussed ideas for attracting new drivers to the industry and can be found here. Part 2 will focus on driver retention...
Beating the Driver Shortage – Part 1: Attracting New Drivers
The United States is currently facing a growing crisis within the trucking industry: a severe shortage of truck drivers. This critical issue has emerged due to various factors, such as an aging workforce, lifestyle concerns, and stringent regulations. As a result,...
Understanding the Carmack Amendment: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Impact on the Transportation Industry
The Carmack Amendment, a fundamental component of transportation law in the United States, has a rich and complex history that dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a key piece of legislation governing the liability of carriers for cargo loss or...