Transportation Insurance

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…)

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