Strong Tie Insurance March 13, 2020 StrongtieInsurance What Vehicles are Covered by Trucking Insurance? It seems that every kind of business needs some sort of insurance. Truckers are unique in that they are not only required but encouraged to carry varying amounts of commercial truck insurance. The term “commercial vehicle” is a rather broad … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance March 3, 2020 StrongtieInsurance Why Women Truck Drivers are on the Rise According to the American Trucking Industry, the number of female truck drivers has increased by almost 70%. With an increasing need for truckers, it is the perfect time for women to get behind the wheel of a big rig. For … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance February 28, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Bobtail Insurance If you drive a commercial truck without a trailer, you are guilty of bobtailing. Don’t worry though, bobtailing isn’t illegal or a problem. In fact, it’s often a necessary part of the job. Bobtailing usually occurs after you drop off … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance February 18, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance StrongtieInsurance What are Punitive Damages and Does Your Trucking Insurance Cover It? Many states have rules in place that allow parties to seek punitive damages in some civil cases. If the court views your actions as especially wrongful, they might award punitive damages on top of actual damages. While your commercial trucking … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance February 14, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance StrongtieInsurance Tips for Helping Long-Haul Drivers Stay Awake Long-haul truckers deal with various risks while on the job. From hazardous weather conditions to sharing the highways with unsafe drivers, truckers have to be ready for anything. Outside of external forces, commercial truckers also have to combat internal … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance February 4, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance StrongtieInsurance Why You Should Get Owner Operator Insurance There is a difference between truck drivers who own and those who lease semi-trucks for their jobs. While these two routes to working on the open road both have their pros and cons, you’ll notice that they each have unique … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 31, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance Why Trucking Insurance Renewals Are Expected to Rise in 2020 Experts expect commercial trucking insurance prices to rise in 2020. Some truckers already started to feel the squeeze in 2019, but prices are expected to hike some more. Most insurance companies point to the increasing numbers of truck crashes and … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 21, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance How Compliance Requirements in California Impacts the Trucking Industry Recent legal battles over the definition of an employee vs. a contract worker are raising quite a few eyebrows across California. A series of new laws were passed this past fall and aims for businesses to classify more workers as … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 17, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance Trucking Insurance for Self-Employed Truck Drivers If you’re interested in starting a trucking business or you’re transitioning into running your own operation, you’re in good company. With the increased need for commercial truck drivers, there is more opportunity than ever for those with an entrepreneurial spirit.… Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 7, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance Trends in Trucking Fleets in 2020 With the start of a new year and a new decade, it’s safe to assume that the trucking industry is going to face both opportunities and challenges. The trucking industry saw some exciting changes in 2019, and with changes in … Read More
