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Advice for Trucking Clients to Effectively Secure Their Cargo

April 09, 2019

Trucking is one of the most popular ways to move cargo from point A to point B, whether it’s only a few miles, or across many states. Cargo trucks can carry a wide variety of items, including food, household goods, mail, animals, building materials and more. Sometimes cargo fits perfectly inside of

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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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When is Cargo Insurance Necessary for a Shipment?

September 11, 2018

Motor truck cargo insurance coverage, or cargo insurance for short, is a type of liability coverage that protects drivers while they are transporting someone else’s property. This type of policy is designed to protect both the driver and the cargo from financial loss if items become damaged or lost

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The Coverage Every Freight Broker Should Have

August 14, 2018

A freight brokerage or independent freight broker is responsible for facilitating the movement of a company’s freight via a quality carrier. They are tasked with pairing shippers with carriers, scheduling and tracking each load of cargo and keeping in communication with the carrier throughout the s

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The Important Details of Insuring Cargo Trucks

July 06, 2018

Transportation insurance, especially motor truck cargo insurance, is not an area that an insurance agent should jump into without a certain level of expertise. Trucking auto liability insurance is significantly different than standard auto insurance, and thus requires a more experienced agent. Ther

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Understanding Motor Truck Cargo Liability Coverage

March 21, 2018

Motor truck cargo liability coverage is a type of insurance that protects motor carriers from the perils of the road. It protects both the owner of the goods as well as the insured party (or parties) while the cargo is being transported. Legally, all cargo transporters must carry a minimum amount o

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Keeping our agents in the know.

Partner with American Team Managers today.

Advice for Trucking Clients to Effectively Secure Their Cargo

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

When is Cargo Insurance Necessary for a Shipment?

The Coverage Every Freight Broker Should Have

The Important Details of Insuring Cargo Trucks

Transportation insurance, especially motor truck cargo insurance, is not an area that an insurance agent should jump into without a certain level of expertise. Trucking auto liability insurance is significantly different than standard auto insurance, and thus requires a more experienced agent. Ther

Understanding Motor Truck Cargo Liability Coverage

Motor truck cargo liability coverage is a type of insurance that protects motor carriers from the perils of the road. It protects both the owner of the goods as well as the insured party (or parties) while the cargo is being transported. Legally, all cargo transporters must carry a minimum amount o

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