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Insights from an Affordable Truck Insurance Lawyer on Downtime Claims

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SBA SOP Updates 2025: What Do They Mean For You?

Small Business Administration (SBA) loans help launch many small businesses every year. So, what does it mean to you when there are changes to their Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)? SBA-backed

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Powering Fleets: Utility-Driven Electrification Programs

The rumble of diesel engines has long been synonymous with the trucking and commercial fleet industries. However, a quiet revolution is gaining momentum across the United States: fleet electrification. Driven

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CDL Tickets: What Commercial Drivers Need to Know

By Ryan Tully with Open Road Drivers Plan For commercial drivers, getting a CDL ticket on the road is more than a minor inconvenience—it can have serious consequences. Unlike a

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The Ultimate Insurance Checklist for New Owner Operators

By Road Ready Insurance Starting your journey as an owner-operator? First off, congrats! You’re stepping into an exciting, rewarding, and fast-moving world. But let’s be real: one of the trickiest

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Fuel Your Trucking Business with Smart Financing

In the trucking industry, staying ahead means more than just keeping your wheels turning—it’s about having the financial flexibility to handle unexpected repairs, fuel costs, and fleet expansion. Whether you’re

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An Industry Lifesaver: Commercial Truck Gap Insurance

What Is Gap Insurance for Truckers? Commercial Truck Gap Insurance, or Gap Insurance, is sometimes referred to as Financed Value Coverage or Lease Value Coverage. Whatever name you call it,

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Delivering in a New World: How to Drive Gen Z to Your Fleet

Trucking companies ensure the steady flow of essential goods across the country, transporting items that sustain homes, businesses, infrastructure, and lives. The demand to deliver these supplies makes trucking an