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What Transportation Clients Can Do to Improve Driver Mental Health

March 18, 2019

Transportation companies have their hands full with industry-related challenges. Low driver retention, increasingly strict regulations, rising fuel costs and deteriorating infrastructure are some of the most talked about issues that those in the trucking industry are fighting to improve. However, o

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The Causes of Mental Health Problems in the Transportation Industry

March 12, 2019

Mental health problems are a common and very serious issue in the transportation industry, yet they are also not often openly talked about. According to an industry survey done in 2017, 918 out 4,000 truck drivers admitted to having experienced mental health problems. That translates to approximate

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Breaking Down Debris Removal Coverage

February 26, 2019

The motor truck cargo insurance marketplace includes a variety of different coverage types that meet the unique needs of truck drivers and transportation companies. Debris removal coverage is one of those lesser thought about coverage types, and it’s important for agents to familiarize themselves w

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The Growth of IoT Technology in the Transportation Industry

February 19, 2019

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the system of interconnected computer devices that are embedded in various machines, appliances, wearables, vehicles, homes and other items. IoT technology gives these items the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-t

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What is Trailer Interchange Insurance, and Why is it Important?

January 29, 2019

There are so many nuances in the trucking industry, it can be hard to determine which coverage types are necessary for a carrier and which ones are optional. Much of these coverage decisions depend on the types of contracts a particular truck or transportation company utilizes. Some contracts are c

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What is Earned Freight Coverage, and Why is it Important?

January 22, 2019

Earned freight is the money paid for carriage of goods by a transportation company, by land, sea or air. When a truck driver departs with a trailer full of cargo, their client or clients expect that the items being transported will arrive to their destination in the same condition they were in befo

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Who is Liable for Trucking Debris?

January 15, 2019

When a truck is hauling cargo, before it hits the road that cargo is typically secured to prevent it from becoming loose during the trip or falling off of the truck completely. However, certain types of cargo can be more difficult to secure than others, mistakes can happen, safeguards can fail and

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Myths About Starting a Small Business

January 08, 2019

Small businesses (those with less than 500 employees total) are the backbone of the economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, there are over 28.8 million of these businesses, and they account for 99.7% of all businesses in the country. There’s always room for

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Why Some People Are Going Without Physical Damage Coverage

December 25, 2018

Auto insurance is necessary to protect vehicle owners from financial losses associated with automobile accidents. Most states have auto insurance requirements for vehicle owners that can cause them to incur penalties if they don’t comply. The minimum requirements vary by state, but typically only a

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What is a No Loss Letter?

December 18, 2018

Auto insurance is an ongoing responsibility for a vehicle, whether for personal or commercial use. Occasionally, something gets in the way, a payment is missed, a grace period passes by and an auto insurance policy gets canceled. Driving a vehicle without auto insurance is like going skydiving with

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Keeping our agents in the know.

Partner with American Team Managers today.

What Transportation Clients Can Do to Improve Driver Mental Health

Transportation companies have their hands full with industry-related challenges. Low driver retention, increasingly strict regulations, rising fuel costs and deteriorating infrastructure are some of the most talked about issues that those in the trucking industry are fighting to improve. However, o

The Causes of Mental Health Problems in the Transportation Industry

Mental health problems are a common and very serious issue in the transportation industry, yet they are also not often openly talked about. According to an industry survey done in 2017, 918 out 4,000 truck drivers admitted to having experienced mental health problems. That translates to approximate

Breaking Down Debris Removal Coverage

The Growth of IoT Technology in the Transportation Industry

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the system of interconnected computer devices that are embedded in various machines, appliances, wearables, vehicles, homes and other items. IoT technology gives these items the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-t

What is Trailer Interchange Insurance, and Why is it Important?

There are so many nuances in the trucking industry, it can be hard to determine which coverage types are necessary for a carrier and which ones are optional. Much of these coverage decisions depend on the types of contracts a particular truck or transportation company utilizes. Some contracts are c

What is Earned Freight Coverage, and Why is it Important?

Earned freight is the money paid for carriage of goods by a transportation company, by land, sea or air. When a truck driver departs with a trailer full of cargo, their client or clients expect that the items being transported will arrive to their destination in the same condition they were in befo

Who is Liable for Trucking Debris?

When a truck is hauling cargo, before it hits the road that cargo is typically secured to prevent it from becoming loose during the trip or falling off of the truck completely. However, certain types of cargo can be more difficult to secure than others, mistakes can happen, safeguards can fail and

Myths About Starting a Small Business

Small businesses (those with less than 500 employees total) are the backbone of the economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, there are over 28.8 million of these businesses, and they account for 99.7% of all businesses in the country. There’s always room for

Why Some People Are Going Without Physical Damage Coverage

What is a No Loss Letter?

Auto insurance is an ongoing responsibility for a vehicle, whether for personal or commercial use. Occasionally, something gets in the way, a payment is missed, a grace period passes by and an auto insurance policy gets canceled. Driving a vehicle without auto insurance is like going skydiving with

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