February 22, 2022
AgencyCan Collision Avoidance Technologies Reduce Trucking Accidents?
Collisions are a leading cause of liability loss for trucking companies. Many factors increase the risks of collisions. These accidents can lead to fatalities, injuries and significant property loss. Why are trucking accidents common? Well, it takes a loaded tractor trailer extra space to stop than it does for a passenger vehicle to do so. […]
January 14, 2022
Agency5 Common Trucking Hazards
Trucking isn’t often viewed as a dangerous job, even though it involves long hours on the road. Trucking does have hazards associated with. Let’s take a look at five of the most common trucking hazards and how you can minimize their ill effects. Weather issues: Deliveries must proceed as scheduled, even during rain, fog and […]
December 29, 2021
AgencyHow Does Insurance Cover Vehicle Breakdowns?
What happens when your engine fails? Or your battery dies? Vehicle breakdowns are often inconvenient and a financial strain on owners. Parts may wear out. Systems may die and need replacement. This is just a consequence of using your vehicle on a daily basis. Every once in a while, we have to shell out the […]
September 12, 2016
AgencyWhy We Appreciate Truckers
It’s Trucker Appreciate Week in the United States, which happens to be Trucking Insurance Services’ favorite week. We live, breathe, and eat trucking. When Eva Clair Bowles (our CEO) started Trucking Insurance Services nearly nine years ago, she set out to create an insurance company unlike any that exists. Rather than sell commercial auto insurance […]
September 8, 2016
AgencyWhat’s The Deal With Physical Damage?
One of the most commonly asked questions to insurance agents from truck drivers is, “what is physical damage and why do I need it?” It’s a valid question as the name doesn’t do a great job describing the coverage. You might see physical damage listed on a quote or your policy next to its hefty […]
September 6, 2016
AgencyWhat To Expect When Purchasing Insurance
It’s not a secret that insurance is an expensive–albeit necessary–purchase. Insurance protects the most important competent in a trucking business: the truck. Purchasing insurance can overwhelm people, especially those new to trucking. We here at Trucking Insurance Services work with truck drivers all across the nation to protect their most valuable asset. That is to […]