Insurance for Truckers Blog

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partnered with transportation group Simplex to evaluate all 50 states, with the goal of pinning down the most and least dangerous states for truckers. The results are in, and here’s what they mean for you.

Sometimes you might need to use a piece of equipment that you don’t own, but can get a hold of under a trailer interchange agreement. Insurance helps to make sure that, come what may, that trailer is safe and sound.

Running reefer trucks brings a unique set of hazards, regulations, and considerations that you need to weigh carefully when deciding if reefer breakdown insurance is for you. Beyond risks, we’re here to talk about solutions–let’s get into it.

What happens when a cargo load is damaged, lost, stolen, or otherwise ruined? If you don’t have the right insurance coverage, you could be on the hook for those goods. Knowing the risks you’ll face is just the beginning–we’re here to offer solutions. 

Whether you’re a trucking company or an independent owner-operator (O/O), finding the right insurance at the best price is a must to keep your business safe, profitable, and sustainable. How can you be sure you're choosing the right coverage that will be there when you need it most?

Whether you’re a trucking company or an independent owner-operator (O/O), finding the right insurance at the best prices is a must to keep your business safe, profitable, and sustainable. How can you be sure you're choosing solid coverage that will protect you when you need it most?

As an owner-operator (O/O) or an employee of a trucking company, you know that insurance is a must-have, but it also needs to be affordable. Here’s the lowdown on the essentials of non-trucking liability insurance.

Whether you’re a big time or small scale trucking company or an independent owner-operator (O/O), finding the right insurance at the best prices is a must.

You know that protection is a must, but how can you be sure you're making good choices? Your truck and trailer values, cargo, and O/O status determine which coverages you need most and how much they will cost.

Costs are up, on every front. Fom equipment to fuel to permits and more–you could feel tapped out. We hear you. But we also know that without adequate insurance, the picture only gets more grim in the event of an all-too-inevitable accident or mishap. Zinc is here to help.

What are the commercial truck insurance requirements you need to abide by? And are there specific coverage options you need in your line of work? We’re here to break things down.

Plenty of truckers do love their job, yet the American Trucking Associations (ATA) claims that they’re seeing a shortage of more than 80,000 truck drivers in the United States. How can this be? Where are all the truckers?

What is the safest state to drive in? What is the worst? These are questions often discussed on road trips but here are some solid answers! Take a look and see the statistics for yourself.

What is truck insurance? What does and doesn't it cover? How much does it cost? How can costs be lowered? What additional coverage might be needed? Will commercial auto insurance cut it? We've got the answers to your burning questions!

If you’re a rookie truck driver, that doesn’t mean you have to make mistakes like one. In this article, we’ll discuss what pitfalls you can avoid as a newbie trucker and how you can get your trucking career off to a great start.

With changing legislation, guidelines galore, and extensive checks and double-checks it seems impossible for a trucker to let their guard down. Really though, truckers are in the ideal position for experience to obscure the obvious.

Looking for the best trucking policy in Ohio? You’ll need an agent, agency, and insurance company that understands you and your coverage needs.

Trucking is far more than just moving goods––it can be a complicated career. Follow these tips to make your first year on the road a success.

Here’s the good news: trucking companies are reporting fewer workers’ comp claims than previous years.

Here’s why this matters: fuel equals about 21% of motor carrier expenses.

Owner-operators are really feeling the heat of increasing costs in 2019. Many trucking companies are under pressure to hike up wages and offer competitive benefits in order to attract and retain drivers

Repairing and maintaining your trucks and equipment is a huge investment. In fact, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) reported that in 2016, about 10% of a fleet’s total average costs was due to maintenance.

A big hurdle for owner-operators (O/Os) is finding the right insurance at the best prices. You know that protection is a must, but how can you be sure you're making good choices?

According to a 2017 study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), labor has ranked as the top cost for motor carriers.

The current truck driver shortage is no joke, and the economy is feeling the sting. According to American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry needs about 51,000 more drivers to meet the demands