The holiday season is the busiest and riskiest time of year for truckers. Freight rates climb, delivery windows tighten, and more cars flood the highways as families hit the road
Fleet margins are tighter than ever. At the recent North Carolina Management Conference, industry leaders shared sobering insights: operating margins are shrinking across every segment. Rebecca Brewster of ATRI presented
It happened in a split second. A teenage driver, distracted by their phone, blew right through a stop sign. The collision wasn’t violent—thankfully, no one was hurt—but the impact left
Understanding the Financial Hit When Your Truck Is in the Shop For an owner of a small fleet or an independent driver, your trucks aren’t just vehicles; they’re your livelihood.
Florida Trucking Company Attorney: Maximize Your Downtime Claims When trucks are out of commission, the clock is ticking and money is slipping away. Downtime claims aren’t just paperwork— they’re a
A no-fault accident may or may not affect your future insurance policies. First, we need to define a few terms that may be misunderstood. What’s the difference between no-fault, not-at-fault,
Attorney, Kelsea Eckert, and Marketing Assistant, Rita Richa, discussed how owner-operators can recover their downtime (lost income) after a not-at-fault accident during appearance on the November 18th episode of the
It happens. You can’t avoid every traffic accident. Even the most professional truck driver is bound to get hit at some point because of the extensive time spent on the
Psst! Wanna know a secret? Insurance companies are not your friend! When physically injured in an auto accident, you must consider whether to file an insurance claim with your insurance,
Most business require a variety of insurance coverage. Truckers face the added expense of downtime coverage, bob-tail coverage, and more. Auto haulers often need even more cargo insurance due to
In this issue of Transportation Times, we discuss the Mid-America Trucking Show. Kelsea explains how self-insured fleets can leverage outside help to recover on claims already paid. In addition, learn
The Myth Have you heard that when you rear-end another vehicle, it’s automatically your fault? Many people believe this to be true. In fact, many of our trucking clients think
This quarter we focus on the importance of mitigating your losses in the article “Mitigation Saves Litigation.” Learn more about our staff and upcoming events as well. Click the link
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