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Insurance ServicesAuto Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us Here’s a breakdown of how we evaluated and ranked the leading auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn MitchnerWritten By RaShawn MitchnerSenior Editor If you operate a truck for business—particularly a semitruck—you must acquire suitable insurance coverage. This piece will define truck insurance, discuss associated costs, and suggest reputable companies for obtaining truck insurance. Key Insights Costs for truck insurance can differ based on various factors. Semi truck insurance meets legal driving requirements and provides financial protection in case of accidents.…
Driving Commercial Vehicles: Beyond Just Skills The qualifications necessary for operating a commercial motor vehicle extend well beyond basic driving abilities. This is why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) exists to oversee and regulate the industry. Importance of Keeping Credentials Updated A critical, albeit often unseen, aspect of the driving profession is ensuring that your credentials are up to date. This includes renewing your commercial driver’s license (CDL), retaking certification tests for hazardous materials or other areas, applying for TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards, and passing routine DOT physical exams. Health Standards…
Nomination Open for WIT Image Team Class of 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is now accepting nominations for its Image Team Class of 2026. WIT President and CEO Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, stated, “Drivers are the heartbeat of our industry, and the Image Team showcases the rewarding nature of a driving career. We look forward to highlighting women who are devoted to their professions, willing to share their narratives, and committed to uplifting others in the trucking sector.” About the WIT Image Team Established in 2015, the Image Team represents drivers from various backgrounds across the…
Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us Here’s how we evaluated and rated leading auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Written By RaShawn Mitchner Senior Editor RaShawn Mitchner is a senior editor for MarketWatch Guides, specializing in personal finance and insurance. If you operate a truck for work, particularly a semitruck, acquiring appropriate insurance coverage is essential. The MarketWatch Guides team will define truck insurance, outline its costs, and suggest top car insurance providers. Understanding Semitruck Insurance Truck insurance is a legal necessity for operating a truck. The…
Introducing Benjamin Rodriguez: A Family Legacy in Trucking For Benjamin Rodriguez, an NFI driver, trucking is a deep-rooted family tradition. With a lineage of heavy equipment operators, he found that driving trucks was an ideal career choice from the start. Early Beginnings in the Virgin Islands “I was born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where family members primarily operated machinery and trucks,” Rodriguez shared. “I began my trucking journey in 1995 with a waste management firm. It was a passion I always had.” A Career Filled with Experiences His long-haul trucking career took off in 2008 after obtaining…
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours this past Wednesday and Thursday. He described the conditions as the worst he has faced in his 30 years of driving. Unexpected Blockade Having operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström expected that the traffic congestion on the E22 would be cleared when he began his journey. However, he, along with around 1,000 other drivers, quickly realized the extent of the blockage near Linderöd around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Assumptions and Regrets “The reason for the jam had happened…
Fact Checked Last Updated: Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Here’s how we evaluated and ranked the top auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Senior Editor RaShawn Mitchner is a senior editor at MarketWatch Guides, specializing in personal finance and insurance. If you operate a truck for work, especially a semitruck, acquiring proper insurance coverage is essential. This article will clarify what truck insurance entails, outline the costs, and suggest reputable car insurance providers for diesel trucks. Understanding Semitruck Insurance Truck insurance, similar to standard car insurance, is a legal necessity. Due…
By Ashley DiMella, Kelly McGreal Published December 03, 2025 Dolly Parton Enhances Travel Experience in Tennessee The queen of country music, Dolly Parton, is infusing her Southern charm into Tennessee’s highways with the launch of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops. These rest areas will feature innovative entertainment elements. Parton stated in a press release, “I have spent the majority of my life on the road, especially on a bus.” She noted her experience visiting various eateries and stops has equipped her with insights on what travelers look for. With her first hit single debuting in 1967, Parton boasts 11 Grammy Awards—including…
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström was stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing it as the worst weather he has faced in his 30-year career. Nordström, who has been operating his own road freight business since the 1990s, initially believed the traffic would have cleared and set out on the E22 on Wednesday. He, along with approximately 1,000 other drivers, found himself stuck around Linderöd around 1:45 PM. “I assumed the police had already diverted traffic since the jam had occurred some time before,” the 58-year-old told The Local. “But I…
Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us Here’s a breakdown of how we reviewed and rated the top auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Written By RaShawn Mitchner Senior Editor RaShawn Mitchner has over a decade of experience in writing about personal finance and insurance topics. If you operate a truck for work, especially a semi-truck, you need specific insurance coverage. The MarketWatch Guides team will explain truck insurance, outline costs, and recommend top providers for such insurance. Understanding Truck Insurance Truck insurance is essential for legal operation…