April 8, 2021
AgencyThe Six Levels of DOT Inspections for Truck Drivers
Getting stopped for an inspection in the middle of a delivery is a situation every truck driver dreads. Inspections are time-consuming and interfere with a driver’s schedule for delivering their load on time. However, they are essential for regulating safety conditions for everyone on the road. There are six different levels of DOT […]
April 1, 2021
AgencyBMC 91X – A Trucking Insurance Requirement for Interstate Truckers
Being a trucker means you have to abide by many federal and state rules and regulations. One of the many regulations a trucker has to comply with is insurance filings. There are many filings required for a truck driver to be compliant. However, the exact one(s) a trucker needs relies specifically on what […]
March 26, 2021
AgencyPhysical Damage Insurance: Is Your Truck Protected?
Accidents happen every day. The best way to prepare for an accident is by having insurance. Truckers need many different coverages to stay compliant with Federal and State regulations. But, what coverage do you need to purchase to ensure YOUR vehicle is covered? Physical Damage Insurance for Truckers is the coverage you […]
March 11, 2021
AgencyInsights Truckers Need to Know About Commercial Auto Liability
Every trucker knows that they need Insurance. However, what insurance they need to be compliant with Federal and State regulations might not be common knowledge. So, what coverage do all trucking companies need to be legal to drive on the road? Commercial Auto Liability for truckers is the coverage most think about when they […]
July 14, 2020
AgencyBrake Safety Week is Set for August 23-29
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced its annual Brake Safety Week will proceed as scheduled on August 23-29. Inspectors will be looking for critical out-of service brake violations along with other OOS violations. Brake hoses/tubing must be properly attached, undamaged, without leaks, and appropriately flexible. Vehicles that do not pass will be […]
January 29, 2020
AgencyThe Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is an online database that went into effect with full compliance on January 6, 2020. This means that employers, medical review officers, substance abuse professionals, and state law enforcement personnel are required to report drug and alcohol test results of commercial truck drivers and those with a commercial learner’s permit […]
January 29, 2020
AgencyDid you hear? Pilot Flying J’s name is changing!
Pilot Flying J announced on January 23rd that the company is changing its name to Pilot Company. The introduction of a new logo is currently underway that will signify the history of the company. The name change sets the stage for future growth as it continues to expand its retail fuel and […]
December 20, 2019
AgencyWreaths Across America
Did you know there were over 580 trucks that participated in the Wreaths Across America event on December 19, 2019? They helped deliver and place over 2 million wreaths on the grave sites of veterans across the country; 2141 locations in the United States and two cemeteries in Europe. Before the wreaths are […]
August 7, 2019
AgencyIntroducing Truckers Against Trafficking
40 million is the estimated number of modern-day slaves reported around the world. Not only is this becoming a worldly epidemic, this heinous crime has also been reported in all 50 states, estimating within hundreds of thousands in the United States alone. While human trafficking, or modern-day slavery, tends to be a sensitive subject […]
May 24, 2019
AgencyAOBRD Exemption Expiring on December 16, 2019
A “grandfathered” AOBRD is an Automatic On-Board Recording Device that a motor carrier installed and required its drivers to use before the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule compliance date went into effect on December 18, 2017. AOBRD users need to begin thinking about the transition and research their ELD provider options now. Trinity Insurance […]