Texas Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements
January 31, 2024
Texas Motor Carriers need to meet FMCSA’s minimum Commercial Auto Liability Requirements.
Luckily, competition brings better pricing with new insurance provider emerging in TX.
Texas Motor Carriers need to meet FMCSA’s minimum Commercial Auto Liability Requirements.
Luckily, competition brings better pricing with new insurance provider emerging in TX.
For a Florida Motor Carrier to legally move goods across state lines it’s key to meet FMCSA’s minimum Commercial Auto Liability Requirements.
A new insurance company has stepped into the arena to make that a whole lot easier.
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
Commercial Truck Cargo Insurance safeguards Small Truckers’ Freight–Our Cheat Sheet breaks down the essentials. Learn with CIS (330) 864-1511 #CISDoesThat
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
The Best Commercial Truck Insurance with the lowest premiums right now is through GEICO’s new program and their hand selected Pro Brokers.
What’s a Commercial Vehicle? One definiton of a commercial vehicle is simply a motor vehicle used for business rather than personal or family use. Commercial
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
Tips and Requirements 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
Owner Operators looking to save money on new Motor Carrier Truck Insurance need to understand the basics. Are you currently a Leased on Owner Operator
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
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 5 Hot New Battleground States for Commercial Trucking Insurance are Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Florida and Texas.
South Carolina, Arizona and Colorado are next on the list.
This is because of new competition entering the marketplace.
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
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,
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.
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
Non Trucking Liability or NTL, is frequently misunderstood because many Owner Operators think it simply means when not under dispatch. Read more to learn how
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