You are finally off the traffic-congested roadway and safely parked at a truck stop. But you may not be as safe as you think. A large percentage of truck-trailer accidents occur at truck stops which should be the safest place to park. Drivers can never let their guard down when behind the wheel. Trucking accidents
Read More...Your drivers may not realize that many states have increased penalties for Talking or Texting on a hand-held device. Some require a court appearance in lieu of paying a fee. This could disrupt your operations greatly and incur unnecessary expenses for your driver. As an example, note the law for NJ as of July 1,
Read More...FMCSA’s increased minimum insurance requirement target date moved up The House of Representatives recently voted to block the federal government from raising the minimum liability insurance limits for trucks as recommended by the regulatory agency for the trucking industry. The FMCSA’s report to Congress stated that current minimum financial responsibility limits for the commercial motor
Read More...The proliferation of information technology has enabled thieves to defraud shippers and carriers at multiple points across the supply chain. The transportation risk management professionals at Interstate Motor Carriers have developed a list of “Best Practices” for Transportation/Logistic companies to avoid cargo theft and cyber related crimes: Screen all job applicants and current employees. An
Read More...Interstate Motor Carriers / Capacity LLC specializes in providing creative and effective insurance solutions to cover trucks and other vehicles for the transportation industry. As industry experts for over 75 years, we appreciate the challenges unique to this market and understand the necessary strategies to avoid fines and protect the bottom line. For more on
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