Be Aware! If this is your year to file your biennial report with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), do not be late or your USDOT number may be deactivated. As a part of the Unified Registration System (URS), the FMCSA requires all motor carriers, even those…
Read More »Effective March 11, 2024, the FMCSA’s final rule will rescind the Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act rule ( 2021 IC Rule ) and replace it with an updated analysis for determining employee or independent contractor status that is more consistent with…
Read More »The following article was originally appeared in Wilber & Townshend P.C.’s November 2013 Newsletter. It is being reprinted here with their permission. To view the original article, other Wilber & Townshend newsletters, or inquire about their services, please click here . B efore…
Read More »In my dealings with clients and prospective clients I am frequently asked how in today’s market, with equipment values depreciating faster than loan balances, a person can guarantee their insurance will payoff the balance of the loan in the event of a total loss? The answer is…
Read More »If you run a shop, do some towing, or allow other truckers to park on your premises, you may be held legally liable for loss to a non-owned auto. Learn more about these loss situations and coverage options to protect your business. Read more by viewing the attached PDF. [button…
Read More »In reviewing my email inbox this morning I came across the following article that was written by Jim Hannon, Underwriting Manager for the Southern Region of Great West Casualty Company. I thought the article was so good that I wanted to share it with you all. It reads, in part.…
Read More »Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections, educate drivers and motor carriers about the importance of brake safety, and provide brake inspection and violation data to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)…
Read More »International Roadcheck 2025 will take place May 13 to 15, 2025 . During this 72-hour period, as many as 72,000 roadside inspections will be conducted. The question is, are you ready? The good news is that you can be. Everything about a roadside inspection is predictable: the…
Read More »As we enter into the season of Christmas and Thanksgiving many of us turn our attention to finding ways to give back to show appreciation for all that we have. If you are one of such individuals, here’s a great program that is uniquely geared to truckers. Trucker Buddy…
Read More »You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers! Do you know what coverage to require of Owner Operators and why? Would you like their bobtail policy to cover your deductible if they damage your trailer? Do you spend time chasing renewal certificates of insurance from Owner Operators?…
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