October 11, 2024
Will KremerDOT Inspections and Their Impact on Trucking Insurance Premiums
As a trucking company manager or an owner operator, you’re no stranger to DOT inspections. These crucial checks maintain safety standards in the trucking industry, but did you know they can significantly affect your insurance premiums? Let’s dive into the different levels of DOT inspections and explore how they can impact your insurance costs, along […]
October 3, 2024
Will KremerNew CDL Truck Insurance in Georgia
Congratulations, rookie! You’ve just earned your CDL and you’re ready to hit the roads of the Peach State. But before you start hauling freight from Atlanta to Savannah, there’s one more crucial step: getting the right Georgia truck insurance. Don’t worry, we’re here to break new CDL truck insurance down for you, no sugar-coating required. […]
September 25, 2024
Will KremerUIIA Insurance Requirements: What You Need To Know
By Will Kremer, Truck Insurance Agent · Last updated August 24, 2026 Before an equipment provider hands you a container or a chassis, your insurance has to clear the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement (UIIA). The UIIA insurance requirements themselves fit on one page. The reason drayage operators lose weeks on them is […]
September 22, 2024
Will KremerAsk An Agent: How Much Does Truck Insurance Cost?
Today’s question comes from a commercial truck driver who called into our office for a quote. He wanted to have an idea of truck insurance cost before we spent a chunk of time discussing his business operation and the gritty details. Do you want an insurance quote? Call our licensed insurance agents at 855-281-2924. […]
September 20, 2024
AgencyWhat Is Intermodal Insurance?
Intermodal insurance is a crucial aspect of risk management for trucking companies involved in transporting goods using multiple modes of transport. This type of insurance can provide multipurpose coverage for the unique risks associated with intermodal transportation, ensuring that companies and goods are financially protected throughout their journey. How This Coverage Works Intermodal insurance is […]
September 14, 2024
Will KremerAsk An Agent: How Much Cargo Insurance Do I Need?
Today’s question comes from an owner-operator with a new motor carrier number. He has a common question: How much cargo insurance do I need? As you’ll see, the answer depends on what type of freight you haul. However, talking about it with your insurance agent can provide clarity. Call our licensed insurance agents at 855-281-2924. […]
September 8, 2024
Will KremerCanal Miles and Test Drive: Redefining Truck Insurance
Idle time for a trucker is expensive. Not only does idling increase fuel costs and future truck maintenance repairs which translates into thousands of wasted dollars per year. According to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), a 10% reduction in idle time improves fuel efficiency by 1%. That equates to $500 to $700 […]
September 6, 2024
Will KremerGEICO Commercial Truck Insurance: Coverage, Cost & Fit
By Will Kremer, Truck Insurance Agent · Last updated August 15, 2026 We place truck policies with GEICO, so this is written from the inside rather than from their brochure. Below is what GEICO actually writes for trucking, what you pay to start a policy, the operations it fits best, and the point where most […]
August 15, 2024
AgencyThe Role of Technology in Trucking Insurance
Technologies like telematics and GPS tracking systems play increasingly pivotal roles in how insurance providers assess risk, determine premiums and enhance safety measures within the trucking industry. The trucking insurance experts at can help your organization leverage technology to get favorable trucking insurance rates. Telematics Telematics provides invaluable insights into driving behavior. These systems can […]
July 1, 2024
AgencyInsuring Contents Within Commercial Vehicles
Taking one of your business-owned vehicles out on the road exposes the business to accident liabilities. Therefore, commercial auto insurance should be available to help all the parties involved cover their losses when problems arise. However, one place where you might find that your commercial auto policy might not help you is when it comes […]