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Top truck insurance providers for 2025

Top Truck Insurance Providers for 2025

July 27, 2025

Overview of Commercial Truck Insurance Commercial truck insurance is designed for vehicles used in business operations. Similar to personal auto insurance, it provides liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage, as well as protection for the truck itself. This type of insurance can also cover additional aspects such as cargo loss, refrigeration failures, and […]

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Insurance advocacy for truck drivers: a call for change

Insurance Advocacy for Truck Drivers: A Call for Change

July 27, 2025

Mandatory Accident Cover for Truck Drivers The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is advocating for an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988. The proposed changes aim to mandate a personal accident insurance coverage of at least ₹1.5 million (approximately $18.9k) for truck drivers, co-drivers, and helpers associated with commercial trucks. Group […]

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Strategies for small fleets to navigate market challenges

Strategies for Small Fleets to Navigate Market Challenges

July 26, 2025

Small trucking companies are employing strategies focused on cost control, building customer relationships, and selective technology adoption to survive. Emerging from a 27-month recession, the previous two years have been particularly challenging for all fleets, with medium and small carriers feeling the brunt of the downturn. At a panel during the annual Truckload Carrier Association […]

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Ata teams up with sentry insurance for exciting new product

ATA Teams Up with Sentry Insurance for Exciting New Product Offering

July 26, 2025

American Trucking Associations Partners with Sentry Insurance Washington – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced that Sentry Insurance, a mutual insurer specializing in transportation coverage, has renewed its status as a Featured Product provider for an additional three years. This marks Sentry’s eighth successive year in this program. Importance of Reliable Insurance “Achieving success […]

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Great American Insurance Unveils Innovative Motor Truck Cargo Solution for Modern Transport Challenges

July 25, 2025

Introduction of Cargo Advantage℠ by Great American Insurance Group The Great American Insurance Group’s Property & Inland Marine Division is excited to introduce Cargo Advantage℠, a thorough motor truck cargo insurance product designed to offer extensive protection against the unique risks of cargo transportation. Enhanced Coverage Options Cargo Advantage enhancements include customizable limits and deductibles […]

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Expanded access to comprehensive trucking insurance solutions

Expanding Accessibility to Comprehensive Trucking Insurance

July 25, 2025

Cover Whale Partners with Aon’s CoverWallet Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, Inc., a prominent provider of commercial trucking insurance and rapidly expanding insurtech, has announced a strategic partnership with Aon’s CoverWallet, a top digital insurance platform aimed at small business owners. Integrating Innovative Solutions This alliance merges the strengths of two leading insurtech companies, fusing Cover […]

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Understanding cdl testing, household goods schemes, and insurance fraud

Understanding CDL Testing, Household Goods Schemes, and Insurance Fraud

July 11, 2025

Recent activity has been reported by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General and the Chief Financial Officer of Florida regarding three trucking-related offenses, which include a CDL testing scheme, a household goods moving scheme, and insurance fraud. New York Trucker Sentenced for CDL Testing Scheme Aziz Akhrorov, a truck driver from Queens, New […]

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Lawmakers advocate for significant hike in trucker insurance requirements

Lawmakers Advocate for Significant Hike in Trucker Insurance Requirements

July 10, 2025

New Legislation for Truck Insurance Requirements Lawmakers in Congress are once again advocating for significant increases in minimum insurance requirements for truckers. Introduction of H.R.6884 The bill designated as H.R.6884, known as the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, was presented in the House on December 22, 2023, by Congressmen Jesús “Chuy” García and […]

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Understanding moving truck insurance and car insurance coverage

Understanding Moving Truck Insurance and Car Insurance Coverage

July 9, 2025

Main Points Most standard auto insurance policies do not include coverage for rental trucks or trailers, making it essential to consider rental truck insurance as part of the moving process. This type of insurance can help mitigate liability for injuries and damages caused to others, in addition to offering protection for vehicle repairs, cargo, and […]

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