Strong Tie Insurance February 4, 2021 Our Blog Tips on Saving Fuel and Getting Mileage Out of Your Semi-Truck Most truck drivers are constantly seeking out tips on getting better mileage. When you’re driving such a large vehicle, and for such long distances, fuel economy takes on a new importance. Owner-operators might be especially interested in the question of … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance February 1, 2021 Our Blog Cooking Tips for Truck Drivers on the Road A home-cooked meal can be a rare commodity out on the road. It’s easy to start relying on fast food for quick, easy meals. However, the savvy truck driver can find plenty of ways to make meals using just a … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 28, 2021 Our Blog Geocaching Resource for Truck Drivers The Global Positioning System (GPS) was originally intended for military use after being developed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Today, the military uses GPS to guide unmanned systems, in missile launches, and for search and rescue missions. Civilian use … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 18, 2021 Our Blog A Complete Guide to Safe Truck Driving As everyone in the industry knows, truck driving is a dangerous profession. Big rigs are hard to maneuver, breaking can take the length of a football field, and accidents or crashes with an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle don’t fare well for … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 14, 2021 Our Blog Route 66: An Insight into America’s Most Famous Highway Little did Americans know that what started as a route from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California would one day become an iconic road, forever memorialized in books and songs. Truckers welcomed the road that was the shortest, year-round route … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 11, 2021 Our Blog Trucker and CB Radio Slang 101: Everything You Need to Know While it may not be applicable to the commercial insurance industry, like many other job markets, the commercial trucking industry has its own vocabulary, terminology, lingo, and slang. Knowing trucker and CB slang can give you a true understanding of … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 7, 2021 Our Blog 15 Trucking Safety Tips Every Driver Should Know The commercial vehicle industry is a difficult job, and driver safety is always a significant issue. While it may be easier said than done, following a set of safety standards can not only help avoid accidents but can also prevent … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance January 4, 2021 Our Blog Everything You Need to Know About Safety and Compliance in Trucking The last thing you want as a trucking contractor or commercial trucking company owner is to be penalized for non-compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). However, with the amount of work … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance December 31, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance Trucking Market Surpasses the US Economy as Capacity Tightens While the rest of the U.S. economy is still reeling from the effects of COVID-19, the trucking market economy appears to be on an upswing. This upward trajectory is expected to sustain itself through 2021 despite driver shortages. Those in … Read More
Strong Tie Insurance December 27, 2020 Commercial Truck Insurance AB5 and California Truckers: Here’s What You Need to Know California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect on January 1, 2020. Since then, trucking companies and the California Trucking Association (CTA) have been embroiled in heated battles with immense legal ramifications. At stake is the classification of truck drivers … Read More
