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Who is Liable for Trucking Debris? Blog Post Image

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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Safety Tips for Winter Trucking

December 11, 2018

When winter weather hits hard, trucking companies and independent truck drivers have to make the decision on whether or not to temporarily halt services. Time is money in the trucking industry, so this is never a decision that is made lightly. Typically, truck drivers will try to get in as many mil
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Looking Ahead: Prospective Trucking Trends for 2019

December 04, 2018

The last two years have been quite eventful for the trucking industry. Advancements in technology and increased demands for freight services have contributed to more growth in the industry, while stricter regulations and a declining driver population have brought their own challenges. The American
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How Trucking Companies Can Combat the Driver Shortage

October 23, 2018

Recent news has brought more public attention and awareness to a major issue affecting the transportation industry; there is a shortage of truck drivers. For the last few years, the transportation industry has been closely watching driver retention rates fall. A driver shortage in the transportatio
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Why the Trucking Industry has Seen Lower Profit Margins

September 25, 2018

The trucking industry, as a whole, is one of the biggest industries in the United States, representing over 80% of the nation’s entire freight bill, according to industry data from the American Trucking Association (ATA). In 2016, the industry generated $738.9 billion in gross freight revenues (pri
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The Most Important Safety Rules for Trucking Operations

September 18, 2018

Long-haul trucking may sound like a simple job to those who aren’t familiar with the trucking industry. Load up a truck, hop into the cab and head off to your destination; what could be more simple than that? However, the reality of a trucking job is a lot more complex than that. Few other jobs req
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Our United Specialty Program for the Trucking Industry

September 04, 2018

Most business owners in the trucking industry understand the importance of having comprehensive commercial liability insurance to minimize and manage the involved risks. However, not all trucking insurance companies and programs are equal, and it’s important for agents to ensure they are properly a
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The Challenges Faced By Today’s Trucking Company Owners

August 07, 2018

The trucking industry, while mainly composed of small and medium-sized businesses, is one of the biggest industries in the United States. According to the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) American Trucking Trends 2017 report, trucking generated $676.2 billion in 2016, which is 79.8% of the nat
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Trucking Liability: A Key Coverage in the Transportation Industry

July 24, 2018

Driving a truck is a big part of many business models, whether it is part of transporting goods and service from one business to another, or in a way that encounters more of the general public. Just like auto insurance is required for the vehicle you drive everyday for personal use, trucking liabil
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Trucking Liability: A Key Coverage in the Transportation Industry

July 24, 2018

Driving a truck is a big part of many business models, whether it is part of transporting goods and service from one business to another, or in a way that encounters more of the general public. Just like auto insurance is required for the vehicle you drive everyday for personal use, trucking liabil
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