As we move closer to the end of the calendar year, open enrollment options will begin for healthcare providers. NASTC and NASTC Insurance Services LLC, is fortunate to have a partner resource that can assist you with navigating the shark infested water of the Health Care marketplace. Whether you have...
For those of you who did not get the opportunity to experience the NASTC conference this year, I wanted to take a minute to recap some of the highlights from an insurance perspective. Jeff Davis with Fleet Safety Services, LLC, and I had the pleasure of hosting a breakout session...
We have recently seen a spike in claims reporting over the last several weeks. There are a few key details to know about the claims process and how you as the company can help the adjuster to resolve the claim quickly and efficiently.When your driver has been in an accident,...
In the last 12 months the Broker Bond market has seen dramatic changes with several broker bond insurers removing themselves from the bond market. That has made it harder and harder for small brokerage operations to continue to see the same rates that they have seen in the past.NASTC Insurance...
With cargo theft rising year over year, it has become more difficult to secure trusted methods of Spike or Single Load Excess Cargo. Brokers, carriers, and agents have less options in the last couple of years, because insurance options and carriers in this market have become scarce. Even if the...
As the FMCSA begins to restructure the registration process for carriers and brokers, it is imperative to have your ducks in a row. Recent discussions held by the FMCSA have brought light to how severe fraud and double brokering has become in the industry. As a trucking company, now is...
Having safe and qualified drivers is the most important asset of a successful small trucking company. The luxury of having a risky driver is nonexistent. To grow a risk adverse company, there should be a guideline for driver qualification. The measured characteristics of drivers that affect risk are age, driving...
Recently, we have noticed a spike in claims relating to wide right turns. As a driver, you may be very familiar with this situation. When a driver is preparing to make a wide right turn, other drivers often attempt to pass the commercial vehicle to beat them at the turn....
Although fraud is an issue, we have all been aware of for quite some time, it is beginning to be more prevalent in the commercial trucking industry. The increased use of technology in the industry has been greatly beneficial but has also created easier outlets for others to gain access...
As a commercial truck driver today, you face challenges while out over the road. There are countless rules and regulations to abide by to keep you and those around you safe. Although these regulations are extremely helpful, they can also lead to false reports or convictions. Because of the occurrence...