Considering Hauling Freight for Amazon?   Amazon Relay is a reliable source of loads for truckers and a great way to keep fleet moving. It helps truck drivers haul Amazon loads efficiently by guiding them on where to go, when to get there, and provides gate information for faster gate entry. It offers additional benefits, such as visibility to executedRead more

New To Becoming an Owner-Operator?   It’s common for truckers to seek for more independence and wanting to start driving for themselves. If you want to be your own boss, there are a lot of things to think about, plan and know about before you start this new chapter in your life. About 58% of new trucking ventures will notRead more

ISS Score for Truckers Explained and How to Find it   Oftentimes, the ISS score gets mixed up with the carrier's CSA score. Although there is a relationship between them, they are different from each other.   CSA scores are measurements for a given carrier to aid in the truck inspection screening and are considered the primary means to whichRead more

Admitted vs. Non-Admitted Insurance   In short, an admitted insurance company, often called a "standard/preferred company" has been approved by a state’s insurance department, whereas a non-admitted insurance company, often called a "non-standard company or" or "excess and surplus line company" is not backed/regulated by the state.   What are admitted and non-admitted insurance carriers?   An admitted insurance company is backed andRead more

Washington Insurance Credit Ban Last Update: May 10, 2021 https://dokagency.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/VIDEO_20210511_220700.mp4 Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued an order on March 23, 2021, that bans the use of credit in setting insurance rates for new and renewing policies as of June 20, 2021. That credit-ban applies to rates for auto, homeowners and renters insurance for three years. On April 23, 2021, aRead more

Reducing Cyber Threats in the Transportation Sector   Technology advances are transforming the way all industries conduct business, including the transportation and trucking sector. The Internet of Things (IoT), for example, is integrating transportation and warehouse management solutions, connecting in-vehicle sensors and other integrated devices over the network. Embedded sensors in transport vehicles, containers, etc. continuously capture, share, and actRead more

Inexpensive Fixes for a Safer Home    When we talk about home improvement, it’s not always about the looks – it can also be about making your home work better. No matter what you are aiming for, investing back into your space by making your home safer should be a priority before anything else.   There are plenty of simple maintenanceRead more

Why You Need Umbrella Insurance for You & Your Business! Commercial umbrella insurance helps protect your business from the financial risks of large lawsuits against your company. It is designed to give you additional coverage above and beyond your liability coverage limits should they become exhausted. In other words, commercial umbrella insurance takes over when your other liability coverage limitsRead more

Effective Truck Driving Tips to Prevent Accident this Winter   Winter is officially here and because driving large commercial vehicles on winter creates special hazards, the safety of both drivers and the driving public are critical. Not to mention the fact that it can lead to harm of yourself and others, damage to your truck and other property, insurance andRead more

Five good things that happened in trucking this week – Nov. 20 Sneak peek: UPS partners with eight-year-old for a holiday food and toy drive in Georgia, Operation Homefront helps prepare military families for the holiday season, a couple of FedEx drivers bust a move to Mariah Carey to spread some joy, and more.   Click here to read more.