Truckers and motor carriers rely on multiple types of insurance to fully protect their operations, equipment, and financial stability. One of the more specialized—and often misunderstood—coverages is trailer interchange insurance. Because it applies in specific situations involving shared equipment, it’s important to clearly understand how it works, when it’s needed, and how to structure it
Read More...The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled its annual International Roadcheck for May 12–14, 2026. This 72-hour, high-visibility enforcement campaign spans North America, targeting commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and drivers to ensure adherence to safety regulations covering vehicles, cargo, and driver qualifications. During the event, certified inspectors at weigh stations, roadside locations, and temporary
Read More...Receiving a Department of Transportation (DOT) violation can have varying consequences depending on its severity and the carrier’s overall compliance record. Minor violations, such as incomplete logbooks or missing paperwork, are documented but usually do not halt operations. In contrast, serious violations—like mechanical failures or safety infractions—can lead to immediate enforcement actions, including placing a
Read More...Violating US Department of Transportation regulations can prove dangerous, stressful, and costly. Keeping common types of violations in mind can help you avoid them and keep everyone safer. Here are some of the most common DOT violations: Operating Without Physical Qualification:Truck driving is physically demanding, and all drivers must pass a medical exam at least
Read More...Fleet Safety Is Critical, Now More than Ever Taking steps to optimize the safety of your fleet can improve reliability, reduce overall costs, and even upgrade driver satisfaction and retention. As the market becomes increasingly competitive and autonomous trucking grows more popular, these safety practices will be essential to staying effective and profitable. 1. Driver
Read More...Successful fleet management requires a delicate balance between operational efficiency and driver safety while remaining cost-effective. Preventative maintenance can achieve all three goals by keeping operating expenses low and reducing downtime. Preventative maintenance has other benefits that aren’t obvious at first glance. For example, drivers’ behavior often improves if the fleet vehicles receive regular and
Read More...Your drivers know they have to monitor numerous risk factors while on the road, from other motorists and unexpected roadwork to inclement weather and beyond. Even seasoned drivers can find themselves in sticky situations, which is why all commercial drivers can benefit from safety training. Fleets should focus safety meetings on the most pressing safety
Read More...During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, drunk or drugged driving, etc. Drivers engaging in such behaviors will be pulled over
Read More...As operational challenges ramp up for trucking fleets, industry experts are finding that these challenges disproportionately impact smaller fleets. Increasing insurance costs, maintenance costs, ongoing regulatory changes, road conditions, and driver recruitments are just a few major examples of hurdles that may slow future growth. Small fleets struggle more than their larger counter parts in
Read More...Fleets and commercial drivers know the hazards of driving in winter weather. Ice, reduced visibility, and shifting preventative maintenance needs require a significantly different approach to safety than the hazards of summer months. However, ignoring the transitory period between those temperature extremes can prove disastrous. As temperatures begin to thaw, fleets need to focus on
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