by Shelly Benisch | May 24, 2022 | Help small Motor Carriers with USDOT authority and obtaining loads, Risky Business Truck Insurance Advice
Finding the Best Load Board for Cargo Vans, Sprinters and Straight Trucks has always been a daily question from newbies we insure. Once an Independent Contractor is ESTABLISHED, a case can be made for ALL the recognizable load boards. But for someone brand NEW into...
by Shelly Benisch | Jan 13, 2020 | Articles, Help small Motor Carriers with USDOT authority and obtaining loads, Risky Business Truck Insurance Advice, Understanding Expedite and Truck Insurance
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 set up my Truck Insurance?” Oh how I wish it were that simple:) Last year we saw an increase in the number of Owner Ops...
by Shelly Benisch | Jul 12, 2018 | Articles, 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 requires its own type of insurance coverage based on what commodities you’re hauling. Most Motor Truck Cargo...
by Shelly Benisch | Apr 9, 2018 | Articles, 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 customer he’s also gossiping dirt about a competitor. He’s in a hurry because he wants to catch another load that...
by Shelly Benisch | Jan 18, 2018 | Articles, 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 and Collision Insurance Coverage on your truck. Collision insurance covers your truck if it is damaged by...
by Shelly Benisch | Jul 20, 2017 | Articles, Risky Business Truck Insurance Advice
Wow, what a great time! Over 350 Owner Operators, Motor Carriers and Vendors joined us for CIS Casino Night at the Expo in Lexington, KY last weekend. Over $7,000 in prizes were donated and drawn between rounds of blackjack, roulette, craps and texas hold’em. Check...
