Western Truck Insurance Services, Inc

FMCSA Proposes New Rule to Increase Service Hours Flexibility for Drivers | In August, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a long-awaited proposal for changes to hours of service rules that would help add more flexibility for truck drivers on the road. These hours of...

Intentional Pairing: An Operations Change That Could Lead to Lowered Trucking Costs | Trucking companies have been operating with drop-and-hook operations for some time hoping to maximize efficiency. But while many trucking companies stick with this method, there’s little focus when it comes to m...

Trucking Through the Mountains? Make Sure to Practice Safe Driving | Anyone getting behind the wheel of a big rig, no matter if they’re a seasoned trucking veteran or a newbie on the road, needs to be on their guard when driving through mountain ranges of any kind. From slick roads to low visibil...

Compliance Requirements for California Vehicles | In recent years, California has seen a number of regulations change or be created in order to cut down on emissions, greenhouse gases, and traffic while boosting alternative fuels, for example. One industry affected by new rules and regulations is...

In 2019, Independent Truck Drivers Are Earning More Than Company Drivers | Striking out on your own and working in the gig economy may seem like a risky endeavor for people working in tech or the arts. But one area where being self-employed is actually coming out ahead is in the trucking business...

In the Trucking Insurance Market, High Liability Rates Are Increasingly Common | Liability coverage makes up a big part of an independent insurance cost. This pays out injuries and property damage after a wreck. When it comes to over-the-road drivers or long-haul truck drivers, the Federal Motor ...

AB 5 Passes California State Senate Hearing – What Does this Mean? | In California, the trucking industry is in the middle of a legislative upheaval over certain exemptions and tests for truck drivers on the state’s highways. Legislation that could disrupt the owner-operator trucking model in Cal...

Driver-Facing Cameras in Trucking Operations: Yea or Nay? | The commercial trucking industry is in the middle of a major overhaul right now. From a massive labor shortage to the electric and autonomous truck markets developing at a fast pace, trucking isn’t the same as it has traditionally been, ...

Important Insurance Considerations for Flatbed Trucks | Flatbed trucks are larger than normal trucks that carry heavy loads, including heavy machinery, steel, vehicles, and more. Because of a flatbed’s payload and its design, the goods that are being shipped are more vulnerable to external exposu...