October 18, 2016
AgencyDistracted Driving For Truck Drivers: The Penalties And Risks
What Should Truck Drivers Know About Distracted Driving: New FMCSA regulations prohibit texting and hand-held mobile phone use while operating a commercial motor vehicle used in interstate commerce. Drivers caught texting or using hand-held mobile phones are subject to fines, disqualifications, and being put out-of-service. The FMCSA rules do not apply to devices used for dispatching, as long as they are used as […]
October 17, 2016
AgencyRites of Passage on the Highway
A “Rite Of Passage”, as defined by Wikipedia, is a ritual event that marks a person’s progress from one status to another. Ever since man crawled out of caves on his knuckles, there has been a “Rite of Passage” in the community. Rites of Passage, going back to the tribal days of man’s existence, have […]
October 14, 2016
Agency12 Tips To Help Drivers Stay Awake Longer
Truck drivers have very long days and erratic sleep schedules. Most are also getting paid by how much work they get done, whether it be by the mile, by the hour, or a percentage of what the load pays. Staying awake and alert for long periods of time is critical if you want to be […]
October 13, 2016
AgencyDOT Paves The Road For Driverless Vehicles
It’s not just the trucking industry that seems divided on the topic of autonomous vehicles – the general public is split on how they feel about driverless cars and trucks out on the roadways. Truck and car manufacturers alike are already putting serious time and money into developing driverless technologies and pushing federal legislators to […]
September 8, 2016
AgencyNorthland Risk Control Safety Tips
A simple question professional drivers should ask themselves: “How close would I follow the vehicle ahead of me if my family or loved ones were in that vehicle?” Professional drivers must be in control of their vehicle at all times. Remember, if you are following too closely, you really are not in full control of […]
September 2, 2016
AgencyObservance of Labor Day Holiday
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, our office will be closing today, Friday September 2nd at 2:30 pm cst and will reopen Tuesday September 6th at 8 am cst. You may fax a certificate of Insurance request to 888-415-0671 and your request will be processed as soon as possible. If you are our insured […]
August 30, 2016
AgencyIs Trucking a good career choice?
Have you heard the statement higher the degree, higher paying job? If you have it is myth. Truck Driving is a career that does not require any degree and can pay just as much, if not more in some cases than a high ranked degree. There are many reasons as to why trucking is a […]
August 16, 2016
AgencyPortable Church for Truckers: About Truck Stop Ministries
A Portable Church for Truckers: About Truck Stop Ministries Courtesy of Edward Green Truck drivers have a tough profession that demands life dedication to hauling freight over the road. Over the road trucking requires drivers to spend weeks on their route until they finally return home. Seasoned truckers know that it takes a special person […]
August 12, 2016
AgencyTips for Avoiding rear-end collisions part 2
Increase your following distance during adverse road, weather and traffic conditions. During extreme adverse road and weather conditions, find a safe place to park and wait until conditions improve. Slow down well in advance of intersections and toll booths. Fuel, oil and grease dripping from stopped vehicles in these areas can create slick pavement. During […]
August 11, 2016
AgencyThe difference between an Insurance Company and Insurance Agency
Many people have trouble determining what the difference is in an insurance company versus an insurance agency, especially since the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. The simple answer is: one is part of a whole. Any major insurance carrier brand names you recognize from television are companies. The insurance companies are comprised of many […]