Business Insurance – General Liability What is it? Commercial General Business Liability protects a company’s assets and pays for obligations like medical costs, for example caused by you or your employees. Liability insurance also covers the cost of your legal defense and any settlement if you’ve been successfully sued. It will also cover claims of…

Since  March 2015 all states are on board and even if you’re driving a dry van in these circumstances endorsements are necessary. New Tanker Endorsement Regulations: Are You Driving Illegally? Do I Need A Tanker Endorsement? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has introduced a new regulation to improve road safety for commercial drivers. This…

Trucking Truth Paid CDL Link Here at Saberlines Insurance Services, we try and bring you what you need to be successful. Whether it is the right coverage or the right information, this seems like a good way to start your career as a commercial truck driver. The link above will go to an application portal…

What is General Liability Insurance? General Liability insurance (also known as Commercial General Business Liability) protects a company’s assets and pays for obligations – medical costs, for example –incurred if someone gets hurt on your property or when there are property damages or injuries caused by you or your employees. Liability insurance also covers the cost…

What Does The Executive Order Say? In regards to the ELD mandate, the letter states, “Millions of hard working American truckers, farmers and small businesses need you to take immediate and decisive action to protect them from a massive new regulation that is scheduled to go into effect just 39 days from today.  I am writing…

5 Things To Look For In A Truck Driving School Quality of Training: A new driver’s skills are only as good as the training received. Look for a state-licensed program that combines classroom knowledge with hands-on experience learned on the range and road. Job Opportunity: What good is a CDL if you can’t make any money with it? The best…

A few years ago I dove into our industry’s rabbit hole to Wonderland with a five-part special report on the hazards of emission tampering for commercial truck dealers. It was an eye-opening topic to research and report on, and after completing the article I was contacted by multiple industry groups to report my findings and what I…

Affordable commercial truck insurance is not a myth. Here are 10 ways to lower your insurance cost. Regardless of how good your driving record is, trucking insurance premiums tend to increase about once per year. While many reasons for premium increases are beyond your control, there are still steps you can take to reduce them.…

Introduction to the ELD Mandate Although most people now understand what the ELD mandate is and what it requires, it’s still a good idea to explain it, especially for those who aren’t entirely familiar with the details. What is the ELD Mandate and Who Enforces It? The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) enforces the…

An insurance binder is a temporary issuance of proof of insurance that will “bind” or cover you temporarily until a formal policy is issued (similar to a fire binder for home owners). The binder gives the dealer the opportunity to do more business by having the ability to roll the car now instead of waiting for the…