When something bad happens, like an accident or unexpected problem that costs money, it’s important to take action to make it better. This is called “mitigation,” and it helps reduce
You’re in an accident with another semi. The other driver admits fault, so you file a claim with their insurance company. The claims process should be easy, right? Sometimes yes,
Most insurance adjusters assume that truckers make an hourly wage. However, this isn’t true for owner operators. Trucking has long been a vital industry in the transportation sector, and it
In the transportation industry, technology continues to reshape procedures and safety, and the trucking industry experiences many of these changes firsthand. One essential innovation for truckers has been the dashcam.
Being a truck driver comes with numerous responsibilities, including ensuring both your safety and the safety of others. After a traffic accident that’s not your fault, protect your and your
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
Pain at the pump means more than the high price of fuel for owner operator, Marty. After fueling up his semi at a truck stop in Southern Illinois last year,
You’re in the bunk, sound asleep when all of a sudden you get knocked to the floor. A new driver backed right into your truck. You can’t believe your truck
Maybe you were hit by a kid or that driver was just having a rough day. Maybe you were in a hurry to get to your next load. You’re a
By the very definition of the word, accidents are events that are unexpected. As truck drivers, we have all seen our share of vehicle accidents. Although we hope to never
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
How often have you witnessed some driver weaving in and out of traffic, cutting off drivers, and tailgating other vehicles? You think to yourself, “I wish I had a dash
Every Case has two steps: 1 – Proving liability (the other side is a fault), and 2 – Proving damages (your losses). If the other side doesn’t believe they are
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