There are positive signs in the trucking industry for 2012 after the successful numbers from 2011 suggest an incline in business.
The American Trucking Association released its index, stating that shipment weights for commercial trucks rose 6.8% in December 2011 for November. This may seem likely due to the holiday season, but numbers are season-adjusted and accurately reflect an increase. (more…)
Here at Royalty Truck Insurance, we like to keep you current on changes in legislature, policies, and other trucking news. Here is what has happened this month and changes coming next month. (more…)
As car manufacturing companies continue to move away from fossil fuels, the trend should become increasingly present in the trucking industry as well. In fact, a recent Pike Research report suggests that the hybrid truck sales will nearly double in 2012. (more…)
Last week we outlined the changes made by the Department of Transportation for truck drivers on December 22, 2011 in an ongoing effort to keep our clients informed about important trucking news. This week, I will break down the law changes in order to show how they affect truckers, which changes are positive, and which ones did not go far enough.
Let me begin with a disclaimer: safety is always a priority when it comes to trucking. Being in the commercial truck insurance industry, I have seen my fair share of life-ending accidents and any measures that could be used to reduce those are valuable. (more…)
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on December 22, 2011 that it was changing laws in order to reduce commercial truck driver fatigue. The updated rules revise the hours-of-service (HOS) for truck drivers so that they aren’t forced to be on the road for extended periods without rest. (more…)
The Associated Press reported a holiday story that is one part hilarious and one part tragic. Just a few days before Christmas, a truck carrying 40,000 pounds of ice cream tipped over and spilled its contents. The mess was simultaneously delicious and horrific. (more…)
As the winter storms begin to cover the roads with sleet, snow, and ice, the dangers of driving increase dramatically. In order to keep safe, protect your vehicle, and prevent your truck insurance rates from rising, check out these winter truck tips from Royalty. (more…)
Good news for truckers in the United States! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, preliminary numbers show that 3,600 new payroll jobs were added this November in the for-hire trucking industry. (more…)
The commercial truck insurance industry has many complex aspects that we at Royalty Truck Insurance try to simplify for your ease. But it is important that you at least have a minimal understanding of some of these forms and coverages, in order to better protect your truck and business. One of the pieces of paperwork we file for you is the MCS-90 Form. (more…)
Spending long days on the open road behind the wheel of a truck, you don’t get much time to exercise and it can be difficult to remember to eat healthy. But maintaining your health is as crucial to truck drivers as it is to everyone else. Poor weight control can lead to more serious conditions, like hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. (more…)