9 Tips for the Cheapest Commercial Van Insurance

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 Auto

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

What kind of Truck Insurance does an Owner Operator or small Motor Carrier need? Commercial Truck Insurance for Motor Carriers and Owner Operators is typically

Are you an Owner Operator venturing out to become a new Motor Carrier with questions on your truck insurance? Most Independent Contractor Owner Operators start

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 has finally launched an impressive Small Fleet Truck insurance program. “Small Fleet” can include anything from

  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” campaign will take place May 17 – 19, 2022. This event is also commonly called “DOT Blitz”. What is Roadcheck? Over a 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions

A recent Overdrive article on truck insurance has generated a number of questions including “What is Progressive Smart Haul?”  Here’s what you need to know:

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

Savvy Owner Operators know that after an accident, the insurance company will look at the vehicle’s Stated Amount and Actual Cash Value (ACV) and pay

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

In 2019 the number one Commercial Auto Insurance question asked by new Owner Operators and Motor Carriers was… “What’s the Best State for me to

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 from work at a cute little coffee shop when we stumbled on

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 bid

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.

  Here’s a great gift idea for the professional Motor Carrier or Broker ready to kick off the New Year with renewed confidence 2017 will

Read the 4 quick summaries here so you’re in the loop of what’s going on, or grab a beverage and click to read the full

Here’s a quick overview of NTL, and heads up on a denied claim where a personal auto policy was used in it’s place: A Non-Trucking

Why the “Company Plan” isn’t always the best choice for an Independent Contractor’s Liability and Physical Damage Truck Insurance

Bob and Linda Caffee of Team Run Smart share candid advice on “How to start out as an Owner Operator Expediting Team”.

A recent Expediters Online thread asking for suggestions for how to gain ‘Lost Revenue’ after a Not At fault Accident is a good segue for

Here’s Progressive’s take on average rates for new Tractor Trailer Startups

If you enjoy reading about transportation law and how it an impact your company, click to check out Rob Moseley’s Fall Transportation Newsletter:

Posted By Shelly Benisch “Risky Business” Blog Expediters Online Sep 14th 2016 Today I thought I’d share some information from Guest Blogger Tommy Ruke, “The

Because they have much in common, questions often arise about the difference between Hotshot Insurance and Expediting Insurance. Both “Hotshots” and “Expediters” are “Trucking for