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Trucker Down: Charity for Truckers in Personal Crisis

Truckers are underserved. Trucker Down believes that truck drivers are essential workers in an underserved community. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), more than 80% of U.S. communities depend

Mitigating the law's impact on the semitruck driver's downtime claims.

Mitigation: A Trucker’s Unknown Enemy

The trucking industry is full of battles and challenges. One such challenge is the potential for accidents, which can cause damage to both the truck and the driver. While accidents

Downtime got your fleet income down?.

Downtime Got Your Fleet Income Down?

Trucking companies rely on their fleets of vehicles to generate income. However, accidents can happen. When they do, a fleet can be brought to a halt, causing a loss of

Can a dash cam save your semitruck claim?

Can a Dash Cam Save Your Claim?

Dash cam videos can be an essential piece of evidence in your insurance claim. For many of our clients, dash cam videos are so important, that their case relies on

When a semitruck accident causes downtime claims for your business, what are the legal steps to take?

When an Accident Crashes into Your Business

Picture it: It’s nearly 6 o’clock in the evening, and the sunset is just beautiful—blanketed behind orange and pink hues. Your driver-side window is cracked, letting in the cool breeze

Coloring page featuring Freddie and Freddy with a semitruck.

Buck the Truck with Freddie and Freckles

Meet Freddie, Freckles, and Buck the Truck! Everything was going well for Buck and his friends. Until all of a sudden… BAM! A cargo trailer backed right into Buck! What

3 tips on managing your semitruck factoring relationship.

3 Tips on Managing your Factoring Relationship

Invoice factoring is one of the most accessible financing tools used by owner-operators and small fleets throughout the U.S. If you’re not already familiar, invoice factoring allows truck company owners

One-stop guide for semitruck owner operators on insurance laws and maximizing downtime claims.

Owner Operator Truck Insurance Cheat Sheet

  Truck insurance for Owner Operators doesn’t have to be confusing. Here’s a quick cheat sheet on what you need to know about your commercial truck insurance policy.   Primary Commercial

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Don’t Let Mitigation be Your Nightmare!

A commercial driver’s world is rocked when they get into an accident. It can be a huge hassle to deal with an insurance claim while trying to get a vehicle

Who's responsible for accidents caused by livestock on the highway?

Livestock on the Highway?

Ranchers and farmers have a duty to keep their livestock behind fences in most areas. They certainly are required to keep them off of federal highways. If a horse or

Exotic idols with semitruck-inspired cover art.

Exotic Loads and Downtime Claims

Some of our highest dollar cases are for clients who haul “exotic loads” – windmills, tankers, car haulers, oversized loads, houses, and government explosives. Many of these loads require permits

Woman in front of semi truck

Women in Trucking and Women in Law

Both the transportation and law fields were dominated by men for many years. Both have made vast improvements in the development of women in the fields. Women In Trucking Association,

Trailer carrying windmill blades causes ruckus on the road, leading to potential downtime claims and legal complications.

Heavy Hauling & Accident Claims

It’s a well-known fact throughout the trucking industry that four wheeled vehicles are usually the at-fault party in traffic accident between semis and cars. The Windmill Example of an Oversized

There's amazing semitruck limos out there.

Limos & Lost Business Income

Near our hometown in North Florida, we occasionally see a Chicken Limo pass by. This oversized party-on-wheels has a giant chicken head on the roof. Our law firm’s staff has

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Authority Revoked? What Can You Do?

You paid your insurance premiums on time. One day, out of the blue, you get a notice that your operating authority is being revoked. Why? Somehow, FMCSA doesn’t have record

Broken windshield, Accidents Happen; be prepared

Be Prepared; Accidents Happen!

Jack is a million mile safe driver. Recently, he was properly parked at a loading dock when a distracted trucker swung too wide and hit his truck. This accident wasn’t