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

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

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

High Behind the Wheel: Opioids and Increased Liability Exposures   Opioid use in the United States has reached an epidemic level, with the National Survey on Drug Use and Health finding that 10.9 million people misused opioids in 2016, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention putting the number of deaths as a result of opioid use at aRead more

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

Telematics: Paving the Way for Safer Transportation Operations   The transportation industry has been hit hard by skyrocketing insurance premiums, diminished underwriting appetite, restricted coverage, and fewer markets, an aggressive plaintiff bar with nuclear verdicts exceeding $10 million, a shortage of qualified drivers, distracted driving, and other factors. On top of that, truckers have also been hit by regulations (ELD,Read more

Safety & Health Resources for Nonprofits During the Pandemic   While the current coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyone around the world, nonprofits particularly are feeling the pinch as they are making some adjustments to their work environments and policies to ensure the safety and well-being of their staff and volunteers, and at the same time, the demand for their servicesRead more

The Road Ahead: Trends That Are Shaping The Future of the Transportation Industry   Keeping pace with the transportation sector is integral to helping all of us at the DOK Insurance Agency protect those that make up this dynamic industry. There are several current trends of which to be aware that are shaping the future of transportation:   Automation: DriverRead more

Winter Save Driving Tips Winter can be a dangerous and stressful time to hit the road. There are a number of simple and pro-active things that you can do to ensure a safer driving experience. Automatic Headlights Most modern day vehicles have headlight switches that have an “automatic” mode.  A lot of people turn this feature off in the summertime

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