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Truck insurance, safety, and compliance articles from Ten Four’s underwriting, claims, and safety experts, written for owner-operators and fleet owners.
Commercial truck insurance may not be the most exciting topic, but understanding the ins-and-outs can help keep your wheels turning and protect your business. Unfortunately, there are quite a few myths out there that could be costing you money or better coverage. One...
No fleet owner wants to think about accidents. But if you run trucks long enough, the question isn't if something will happen, it's when. You can have skilled drivers, well-maintained equipment, and a strong safety culture, and something can still go wrong. Regardless...
If you've been driving a commercial motor vehicle for any length of time, you've probably heard the term "DOT recordable accident" thrown around at safety meetings or after a close call on the road. But understanding exactly what it means, and what it means for you,...
If you're a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder, there's a big change coming to how you handle your federal registration. The FMCSA is rolling out a brand-new platform called Motus, and it's set to go live on May 14th 2026. Motus is the biggest overhaul of the...
Most safety problems don't start on the road. They start in the office the moment a company hires a driver. There is a version of fleet safety that lives in spreadsheets and scorecards. But the companies with the strongest, most consistent safety records tend to have...
The CVSA's International Roadcheck runs May 12–14, 2026. With inspectors targeting ELD records and cargo securement, now is the time to get your operation buttoned up. Every spring, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) coordinates a massive 72-hour...
Learn how hours of service (HOS) violations impact your fleet for 24 months and what you can do to stay compliant and protect your safety record. If you’re managing a trucking company, you already know that keeping up with Hours-of-Service (HOS) compliance can feel...
If you’re a motor carrier or manage drivers, one of the key safety categories you need to understand is the Driver Fitness BASIC. It may sound technical, but it’s all about making sure drivers are qualified and ready to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) safely....
Every fleet leader today can tell you the same thing without checking a single spreadsheet: Insurance premiums are rising fast and not slowing down anytime soon. According to the latest American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) report, Insurance...
Every time marijuana makes the news, questions start flying. You’ve got drivers asking if it’s now legal to use CBD products. Safety managers become unsure what to tell their teams. Owners wondering if they have to rewrite parts of their drug policies. And, worst of...
When it comes to federal safety compliance, every motor carrier is measured in multiple ways. One of the most important, and often least understood metrics is the Crash Indicator BASIC. Even if your drivers follow every rule and your fleet is squeaky-clean on...
When it comes to safety and compliance in the trucking industry, few areas get more attention than driver behavior on the road. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) actively monitors how motor carriers perform in several categories, and one of the...