http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:16:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Since driver fatigue is a leading cause of truck accidents and injuries, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration developed specific rules for hours of service for commercial motor vehicle drivers. Knowing these limits and ensuring that you and your company adhere to them will keep you safe on the road. ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/driving-hours-limits-for-commercial-trucks.html Before contracting to drive a tractor trailer for a motor carrier company, you should know the types of compensation offered and the specifics of that carrier’s compensation rules. Long haul or over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers are most typically compensated for their work according to four criteria. Three of these methods use ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/compensation-in-the-commercial-trucking-industry.html It's a simple fact of accounting that profits are generated after expenses are deducted from revenue. To improve your cash flow, it would be great to generate more revenue. However, in this economy, owner operators and contracted truckers may be faced with less opportunity for revenue. So, the wise strategy ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/lowering-insurance-premiums-in-a-bad-economy.html It is no secret that your health has a direct impact on the amount and quality of work you do. If you are the operator of a commercial truck or any driver who relies on his or her vehicle as a main source of income, you literally cannot afford to ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/exercises-for-truck-drivers-keeping-it-healthy-keeps-you-on-the-road.html The problem of cargo theft is a growing one costing carriers billions of dollars each year. There are many financial problems associated with cargo theft including the loss of the trailer, the cost of stolen freight, the cost of the subsequent investigation, and the immeasurable cost of the loss of ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/insuring-against-cargo-theft.html As a commercial truck driver, you want to stay safe on the road. So, you inspect your truck to make sure that all the safety systems are in place and working properly. But, when you get in your rig to start your haul, do you remember to also buckle up? ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/more-commercial-truck-drivers-use-seatbelts.html The cost of trucking insurance premiums can increase for a variety of reasons including accidents, major repairs or replacement or theft of cargo. However, some new safety features being developed for trucks and other vehicles can reduce the risk of accidents and help lower your truck insurance premiums. This can ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/new-safety-features-can-reduce-truck-insurance-premiums.html As a trucking transportation professional, knowing pertinent regulations and laws specific to transportation not only makes your trucking company successful, but gives you additional tools to choose the most appropriate truck cargo insurance. While there are many regulations that critical to your business, the most basic, yet most important is ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/laws-and-regulations-for-truck-cargo.html There are different types of liability coverage proving varying degrees of protection. As an owner-operator of a commercial truck, it behooves you to understand these differences and choose the coverage that best suits your needs. Bobtail Liability – Operating your truck without a trailer is commonly referred to as “bobtailing” or ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/liability-insurance-coverage-%e2%80%93-bobtail-non-trucking-and-unladen-what-do-i-need.html Though your commercial trucking company is always concerned with safety, the truth is that at some time an accident will happen. The key to a smooth commercial insurance claims process is to follow a few simple steps. These steps should begin immediately following any accident. When these steps are followed ... http://www.reliancepartners.com/blog/streamlining-the-claims-process-for-commercial-truck-insurance.html