Owner Operator, do you ever drive along and wonder "Exactly What IS Phys Dam?"
"Phys Dam" is short for Physical Damage.
Physical Damage is the Comp and Collision Insurance Coverage on your Truck.
Collision insurance covers your truck if it is damaged by
I've written before on choices Owner Operators have in purchasing "In-House" insurance coverage through their Motor Carrier, "Independent" insurance plans on their own or "Association" insurance programs. There's a new association program on the block
The global logistics industry is worth $8.1 trillion which makes it a very attractive target. Two companies from outside the traditional trucking industry are aiming for a piece of this pie: Amazon & Uber. Although these two giants are new to the industry, they are determined to gain market share. How are they planning to do it? Check out this infographic to see.
Check out the October 2017 SmithMooreLeatherwood Transportation Industry Newsletter on recent decision regarding important limitations to Broker Contingent Cargo policies.
The American Trucking Association issued an ATA press release followed by a Fox & Friends interview of ATA Chairman and Jet Express Inc President, Kevin Burch, on President Trump's call for Tax Reform.
Introducing the Mohawks! CIS is proud to sponsor our first (adorable) baseball team for the 2017 Fall Ball season through the Northeast Ohio Youth Baseball League. They are truly a great group of boys with a wonderful team of coaching, and we're proud to be a part of it. Mom says she's just happy to see kids outside playing:)
This award winning video from ATA should be required viewing by all new drivers. Send this to your kids or any nonprofessional driver you care about to see what professional truck drivers see...and can't see.
Given the current ineptitude of our Senate and Congress, Obamacare is apparently destined to limp along indefinitely with few solid options for Independent Contractors. So what can the hard working Owner Operator hope for concerning the future of health insurance?
Over 350 Owner Operators, Motor Carriers and Vendors joined us for CIS Casino Night at the Expo in Lexington, KY last weekend. Over $7,000 in prizes were donated between rounds of blackjack, roulette, craps and texas hold'em.
Check out the prizes that were drawn throughout the night: