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Risky Business – 4 Insurance Mistakes Owner-Operators Should Avoid

by Shelly Benisch | Sep 18, 2018 | Risky Business Expedite Truck Insurance Advice

Sean M. Lyden posted this E.O. interview with "Risky Business" Shelly Benisch (CIS) advising Expediters and Truckers on the 4 Insurance Mistakes...

Are you a Courier or an Expediter?

by Shelly Benisch | Jul 23, 2018 | Best Owner Operator Insurance News, Risky Business Expedite Truck Insurance Advice

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...

Understanding Owner Operator Motor Truck Cargo Insurance – and Who’s Carmack?

by Shelly Benisch | Jul 12, 2018 | Risky Business Truck Insurance Advice, Shelly's CIS Truck Insurance 101, Understanding Expedite and Truck Insurance

“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 of your truck...

Understanding Owner Operator Truck General Liability

by Shelly Benisch | Apr 9, 2018 | Risky Business Truck Insurance Advice, Shelly's CIS Truck Insurance 101

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 your...

Understanding Owner Operator Commercial Auto Liability Insurance

by Shelly Benisch | Feb 13, 2018 | Shelly's CIS Truck Insurance 101

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 likely to...

Understanding Owner Operator Phys Dam Insurance

by Shelly Benisch | Jan 18, 2018 | Best Owner Operator Insurance News, Risky Business Truck Insurance Advice, Understanding Expedite and Truck Insurance

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 Comp...

FedEx Independent Contractors have new insurance options

by Shelly Benisch | Nov 28, 2017 | Best Truck Insurance News

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

Uber Freight Cheat Sheet for Trucking Owner Ops

by Shelly Benisch | Nov 8, 2017 | Help small Motor Carriers with USDOT authority and obtaining loads

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 now...

Amazon & Uber Rethinking Logistics

by Shelly Benisch | Oct 19, 2017 | Trucker News You Need to Know

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

MCIEF Conference educates Transportation Risk Specialists with Experts in the Trucking Industry

by Shelly Benisch | Oct 10, 2017 | Best Truck Insurance News

Truck Industry Leaders shared thoughts and information with key Transportation Insurance Companies and Agents at the 2017 MCIEF - Motor Carrier...

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2020 Owner Operator Truck Insurance #1 Question & Solution

In 2019 the number one Commercial Auto Insurance question asked by new Owner Operators and Motor...

Independent Contractor FedEx Custom Critical or FedEx Ground?

Joe came to us 12 years ago as a “One Truck Independent Contractor” leasing on as an Owner...

Independent Contractor Free Agent Owner Operator Trucker

Why are so many Owner Ops getting their own DOT Motor Carrier Authority in 2019?

A couple of weeks ago Shelly Benisch and John Mueller were playing hooky from work at a cute...

Follow Lone Ranger Trucker for Fun and Success as an Independent Owner Operator

Henry Albert: Lone Ranger is definitely the Trucker to watch and follow for Fun and Success as an...

Expediter Owner Operator Insurance – the “other reason” you didn’t get that last load

Owner Operator, are you asking yourself “Why didn’t I get that load?” You were in the right place...

Chatter from earlier post, Why Cargo Vans and Sprinters carry $1 Million Liability?

There was quite a bit of chatter after I posted this explanation about Cargo Van and Sprinter...

Owner Operators seek own USDOT authority

Cargo van hauling: Operating with authority, and the ‘multicarrier’ model by Todd Dills with Overdrive

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

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4 keys to Owner Operator Truck Insurance

Quick cheat sheet for Owner Operator Truck Insurance
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Best Transportation Risk Specialist Near You

Are you an Owner Operator or Trucking Company looking for true professional transportation...

Best Transportation Risk Specialist Near You

Are you an Owner Operator or Trucking Company looking for true professional transportation...

Risky Business – 4 Insurance Mistakes Owner-Operators Should Avoid

Sean M. Lyden posted this E.O. interview with "Risky Business" Shelly Benisch (CIS) advising...

Are you a Courier or an Expediter?

The number of people dabbling in Amazon Last Mile Delivery has thrown a bit of a wrench in the...

Understanding Owner Operator Motor Truck Cargo Insurance – and Who’s Carmack?

“Hmmmm…so if something goes wrong, who IS responsible for all that stuff I’m hauling in the back...

Understanding Owner Operator Truck General Liability

So Picture This: You’ve advertised for a driver (using a logo your creative nephew designed) and...

Understanding Owner Operator Commercial Auto Liability Insurance

Has anyone ever said to you, “You’re liable to get sued!” Everyone has heard it, but what does...

Understanding Owner Operator Phys Dam Insurance

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

FedEx Independent Contractors have new insurance options

I’ve written before on choices Owner Operator Independent Contractors have in purchasing...

Uber Freight Cheat Sheet for Trucking Owner Ops

Lots of questions out there on Uber Freight, so here's a quick cheat sheet for everyone updated...

Amazon & Uber Rethinking Logistics

CIS shares an interesting and creative take on Amazon & Uber Logistics courtesy of...

MCIEF Conference educates Transportation Risk Specialists with Experts in the Trucking Industry

Truck Industry Leaders shared thoughts and information with key Transportation Insurance Companies...

CIS proudly sponsors the Mohawks!

Introducing the Mohawks! CIS Truck Insurance is proud to sponsor our first (adorable) baseball...

Owner Operator update on Wal-mart, Amazon, Google, and Uber

Wal-Mart has partnered with Google Express to challenge Amazon for voice ordered purchases....

ATA Share the Road Video helps non professional drivers see what truckers can’t see

This award winning video from ATA should be required viewing for all new drivers. Send his to...

Vision of more Owner Operator Health Insurance Options through States

Given the current ineptitude of our Senate and Congress, Obamacare is apparently destined to limp...

Best Owner Operator Casino Night Yet!

Wow, what a great time! Over 350 Owner Operators, Motor Carriers and Vendors joined us for CIS...

Overdrive’s review of CIS Owner Operator Insurance Workshop at the Expo

It was great to field so many intelligent questions from Owner Operators attending our CIS...

Truck Insurance is Too Important to be Confusing Workshop

Shelly Benisch, TRS, CIC with Commercial Insurance Solutions (CIS) will hold a free truck...

CIS Casino Night at Expo 2017

I say enough work…it’s time to PLAY! Let’s blast off a new season and celebrate our...

Amazon Freight and Uber Freight for Owner Operators and small Motor Carriers

Two stories broke this week that should be of interest to Owner Operators and small Motor...

Interesting Transportation Court Cases compliments of CAB

Transportation Court Cases: CARGO The District Court in Maryland concluded that a plaintiff’s...

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More Big League News from CIS!

Perhaps this is just the start of what the Trump Bump looks like; The freedom of more choices and...

Big League News from CIS!

CIS and Acuity Insurance have partnered to provide new insurance solutions for our community....

The Great Multi Tasking Lie

So the story on the Oscar Best-Picture screwup is that the guy who was in charge of distributing...

Trump Bump means Big Bucks for Truckers

Who can really trust a poll for exact numbers anymore, but suffice to say that most of us in...

At Elaine Chao Hearing, Smiles and Laughter in an Otherwise Tense Washington

The confirmation hearing for transportation secretary struck a friendly tone, but hinted at...

CDC says Flu Season could be Severe

Yes, if you're like me when you saw this headline you probably said, "When DON'T they say the Flu...

Send to anyone who is still Texting or Checking Messages while Driving

Posted by Cliff J. on November 2, 2016 in Acuity's Trucker Focus The FMCSA restricts the use of...

Best way to learn about being a Motor Carrier or Broker

Here's a great gift idea for the professional Motor Carrier or Broker ready to kick off the...

Interesting Truck Insurance Court Cases and more…courtesy of CAB

Read the 4 quick summaries here so you're in the loop of what's going on, or grab a beverage and...

Happy Turkey Bird Day!

Turkey Unfriended on Facebook...awwwe!

The Most Misunderstood Coverage in Owner Operator Truck Insurance – NTL

Here’s a quick overview of NTL, and heads up on a denied claim where a personal auto policy was...

CIS Friday Fun – Insurance Agent “I need a low quote” vs Insurance Company “I need new business”

Why an Independent Contractor Owner Operator should have his own Truck Insurance Policy

Why the "Company Plan" isn't always the best choice for an Independent Contractor's Liability and...

Candid Caffees on Starting out as Independent Contractors of Expedited Freight

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

Look out for the little beggers this weekend…Happy Halloween!

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How to recover Lost Revenue when someone else hits you

A recent Expediters Online thread asking for suggestions for how to gain ‘Lost Revenue’ after a...

CIS Friday Fun!

For a quick chuckle of why we shouldn't judge too quickly......

Zombie Dispatch for Owner Operators Courtesy of Omnitracs

I thought this was quite clever! If you're parked somewhere waiting for your next load, this...

Which States have the Best Rates for Truck Insurance

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