Difference between General Liability vs Auto Liability to a Trucker
General Liability vs Auto Liability By Shelly Benisch Given the number of policies with $1 Million General Liability and State Minimum Auto Liability currently popping up out there, it’s a good time to
Commercial Truck Requirement MCS-150
Commercial Truck Requirement MCS-150 applies every 24 months for EXISTING Motor Carriers. This blog is a continuation of our earlier blog, Commercial Truck Insurance Requirement MCS-90 or how to BECOME a Motor Carrier.
What is Progressive Smart Haul?
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 to save between 5% and 20% on their
Why are so many Owner Operators getting their own DOT Motor Carrier Authority?
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 pattern within both CIS and The Transportation Station.
MCIEF Conference educates Transportation Risk Specialists with Experts in the Trucking Industry
Truck Industry Leaders shared thoughts and information with key Transportation Insurance Companies and Agents at the 2017 MCIEF – Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation Conference in Orlando. The first topic was “Critical Issues
Independent Contractor Risks and Rewards of getting your own Motor Carrier Authority
This educational AND inspirational article posted on Expediters Online is by Staff Writer Sean M Lyden. Henry Albert is insured through CIS. When you operate under your own motor carrier authority, you get
The Power Only Problem or How Lending Your Trailers Can Be Lending Your Insurance
If you enjoy reading about transportation law and how it an impact your company, click to check out Rob Moseley’s Fall Transportation Newsletter: Author Shelly Benisch Shelly Benisch, CIC, TRS started Commercial Insurance
CIS proudly sponsors the Mohawks!
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 Youth Baseball League. They are truly a great
Expedite Now Q & A with Transportation Risk Specialist Shelly Benisch with CIS
By Lawrence McCord, Publisher Expedite Now January 06, 2016 11:11:00 Shelly Benisch from CIS sheds some light on the commercial insurance industry: Tell us about yourself. When people hear John and I married right
Why Professional Expediters work with Transportation Risk Specialist Insurance Agents (TRS)
The Insurance Zone by Shelly Benisch Expedite Now Magazine Whether you’re a Motor Carrier or Owner Op, expect a professional TRS Insurance Agent to know what coverage you are required to carry by