Commercial Truck Insurance Requirement MC S90

The Commercial Truck Insurance Filing Requirement MC S90 is easy once you know what it is. You’ll hear both MC S90 and BMC91X mentioned over

One of the most common questions we receive as Truck Insurance Brokers is How does Non Trucking Liability insurance differ from Primary Liability.  Why is

Motor Truck Cargo is insurance that covers the freight a Motor Carrier or Owner Operator is hauling.  The premium is based on types of commodities.

Owner Operators who need Truck Roadside Assistance are often shocked at the exorbitant rates some towing companies charge.  Until now most insurance companies have shied

5 Simple Tips for Finding the Best Commercial Truck Insurance When it comes to commercial truck insurance, having the right coverage and premium is crucial

Google’s simple answer is ‘a vehicle used for carrying goods or fare-paying passengers’.  But because of FMCSA requirements and Broker Underwriting, the actual definition of

Michigan Owner Operators are required to carry PIP, which inflates their truck insurance rate. PIP is Personal Injury Protection that an Owner Operator purchases as

Occupational Accident insurance for Owner Operator Truckers is a supplemental insurance plan to help cover medical, death and disability claims resulting from on the job

What kind of commercial truck insurance does a FedEx Custom Critical Owner Operator need? Owner Operators hauling for the FedEx Custom Critical division are independent

Here’s some tips on how to become an Owner Operator with no experience: What is an Owner Operator?  An Owner Operator is someone who owns

Commercial Van Insurance should be cheap given it’s not technically Commercial Truck Insurance.   Coverage for Cargo Vans and Sprinters is usually written as Business

You’re in an accident with another truck. The other driver admits fault, so you file a claim with their insurance company. You expect to be

Commercial Truck Insurance 101 for Motor Carriers and Owner Operators starts with the 4 different categories of coverage:             Commercial

Any Owner Operator venturing out to become a new Motor Carrier wants to save money on his truck insurance. Right now you’re probably driving your

It’s no secret that inflation had a severe impact on the commercial trucking industry in 2022.  Typical truck and driver shortages were amplified by exploding

Well it’s been years in the making, but Progressive now insures Small Truck Fleets.  Here’s what you need to know: What is Progressive Small Fleet

  Here are 10 Quick Tips to Lower Your Trucking Insurance Premium:   1.  Credit is King The better your credit, the more options you

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Roadcheck DOT blitz takes place May 16 – 18, 2023. What is Roadcheck DOT Blitz? Over a 72-hour

Here’s what you need to know about Progressive Smart Haul: Smart Haul is a program that allows Small Motor Carriers and Owner Operators the opportunity

Well, safe to say the past couple of years have been strange, so what’s in store for Owner Operators and Truck Insurance in 2022? Last

Your Commercial Truck Insurance is set at a Stated Amount chosen by you, the Owner Operator.  But your truck could still be under insured.  Read

This just in from Progressive… We’re ready to help “We understand that a number of our shared customers will be affected by the spread of

The number one Truck Insurance question asked by new Owner Operators and Motor Carriers is… What’s the Best State for me to set up my

Independent Contractors for FedEx Custom Critical own and maintain their own trucks and provide their own insurance.  As the Owner Operator of the truck, they

A couple of weeks ago Shelly Benisch and John Mueller were playing hooky at a cute little coffee shop when we stumbled on an interesting

Expediter Owner Operator, are you asking yourself “Why didn’t I get that load?” You were in the right place at the right time…and you just

There was quite a bit of chatter after I posted this explanation about Cargo Van and Sprinter Insurance… Why Cargo Vans and Sprinters carry $1

Todd Dills with Overdrive on some of the pros and cons of Independent Owner Operators of cargo van s and sprinters obtaining their own USDOT authority

Quick cheat sheet for Owner Operator Truck Insurance
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Are you an Owner Operator or Trucking Company looking for true professional transportation insurance advice to protect yourself and comply with FMCSA?  Then look no

Sean M. Lyden posted this E.O. interview with “Risky Business” Shelly Benisch (CIS) advising Expediters and Truckers on the 4 Insurance Mistakes Owner Operators Should Avoid.

The number of people dabbling in Amazon Last Mile Delivery has thrown a bit of a wrench in the insurance underwriting of smaller vehicles making “for

“Hmmmm…so if something goes wrong, who IS responsible for all that stuff I’m hauling in the back of my truck?” The “Cargo” in the back

So Picture This:  You’ve advertised for a driver (using a logo your creative nephew designed) and as the new driver is making his delivery to

Has anyone ever said to you, “You’re liable to get sued!”  Everyone has heard it, but what does the word “liable” mean? It means you’re

Owner Operator, do you ever drive along and wonder “Exactly What IS Phys Dam?” “Phys Dam” is short for Physical Damage. Physical Damage is the

I’ve written before on choices Owner Operator Independent Contractors have in purchasing “In-House” insurance coverage through their Motor Carrier, “Independent” insurance plans on their own

Lots of questions out there on Uber Freight, so here’s a quick cheat sheet for everyone updated just today: Uber Freight  Operating in 48 states

CIS shares an interesting and creative take on Amazon & Uber Logistics courtesy of TradeMachines.com: “A new era brings new expectations: faster delivery & higher

Truck Industry Leaders shared thoughts and information with key Transportation Insurance Companies and Agents at the 2017 MCIEF – Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation Conference

Introducing the Mohawks! CIS Truck Insurance is proud to sponsor our first (adorable) baseball team for the 2017 Fall Ball season through the Northeast Ohio

Wal-Mart has partnered with Google Express to challenge Amazon for voice ordered purchases. Wal-Mart will share a buyer’s purchase history with “Google’s Virtual Assistant”, enabling

Given the current ineptitude of our Senate and Congress, Obamacare is apparently destined to limp along indefinitely with few solid options for Independent Contractors. So

Two stories broke this week that should be of interest to Owner Operators and small Motor Carriers. The WSJ Logistics Report offered an expose on

Transportation Court Cases: CARGO The District Court in Maryland concluded that a plaintiff’s claims for loss or damage to freight were preempted by Carmack even

Perhaps this is just the start of what the Trump Bump looks like; The freedom of more choices and more opportunities. For years there have

CIS and Acuity Insurance have partnered to provide new insurance solutions for our community. John, C.C. and I just returned from their headquarters in Sheboygan,

Who can really trust a poll for exact numbers anymore, but suffice to say that most of us in trucking tend to be conservative and

The confirmation hearing for transportation secretary struck a friendly tone, but hinted at upcoming policy fights. WASHINGTON—On a Wednesday morning of political havoc in the

Posted by Cliff J. on November 2, 2016 in Acuity’s Trucker Focus The FMCSA restricts the use of hand-held mobile devices by drivers of commercial vehicles.