The following article was originally published on our blog in November of 2009. As we often receive questions regarding how to best insure APUs, I thought it might be helpful to revisit this post: With increased fuel costs and changes in idling regulations, many truckers have…
Read More »Life on the road is hard. . . long hours and days away from family and friends. It’s no wonder that many truck drivers these days try to duplicate some of the comforts of home in their truck. And it goes well beyond staples such as clothing and food. It is now common for a long…
Read More »Several tests can be used to determine whether an individual qualifies as an independent contractor or employee for the purposes of state and federal laws. Fundamentally, all of these tests seek to answer the question, does the company control how the work will be performed…
Read More »Jason’s Law Recently out on the road I passed a truck with a sign posted on his truck that read, “I support Jason’s Law.” Working so close to the trucking industry, I was a little embarrassed that I was not familiar with this law. A quick Google search informed me that “Jason’s…
Read More »In light of recent state laws authorizing the use of medical marijuana, it is important to note the Department of Transportation Office of Drug and Alcohol Compliance Notice originally written by Jim Swart and published October 22, 2009 remains appropriate today. This notice…
Read More »Motor Carriers, and other companies, operating in Michigan please take note: Effective January 2013 Michigan’s Workers’ Compensation Agency Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs began using the IRS’s “20-Factor Test” to determine if an individual is an independent…
Read More »Starting June 30, Michigan will become the 26th state to establish a hands-free driving law. While texting and driving was already illegal, it will now be worth hefty fines and/or community service for drivers of commercial vehicles and individuals who hold their phones to do…
Read More »The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) revised its regulations about the financial responsibility of a property broker and freight forwarder. Effective January 16, 2024, the Final Rule outlines five regulatory areas relating to the financial responsibility of a…
Read More »Read the Full CVSA Article Here Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2025 ) – Inspectors in 45 jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 4,569 commercial motor vehicle inspections and placed 398 (8.7%) of those vehicles out of service due to brake-related violations…
Read More »It is the third most common insurance policy purchased by owner-operators. It provides medical, disability, accidental death, and dismemberment benefits, but it’s not worker’s compensation. What is it? Learn more and check out the case study by downloading our PDF. Prev Previous…
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