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How Power-Only Trucking Changes Insurance Exposure

Semi-truck connecting to third-party trailer illustrating power-only trucking insurance exposure

Power-only trucking can look simple on paper, but it changes your insurance exposure in ways many fleets overlook. If you are hauling someone else’s trailer, your liability shifts. Here is what every fleet owner needs to review before adding power-only contracts.

  • Cameron Pechia
  • February 27, 2026
  • Insurance & Risk Management, Trucking Insurance

Trailer Pool Agreements and Insurance Liability, What Fleets Miss

Fleet manager reviewing trailer pool insurance liability exposure in a commercial trucking yard

Trailer pool agreements can create hidden insurance exposure for fleets that assume coverage works the way it always has. This guide explains trailer pool insurance liability, interchange risks, and what fleet owners often miss before a claim happens.

  • Cameron Pechia
  • February 25, 2026
  • Trucking Business Tips, Trucking Insurance

Why Two Trucking Companies with the Same Trucks Pay Different Insurance Rates

Two similar semi trucks parked side by side illustrating why two trucking companies pay different insurance rates

Two fleets can run the same trucks on the same lanes and still pay very different insurance premiums. Here’s why trucking insurance rates vary and what fleet owners can control to lower risk and cost.

  • Cameron Pechia
  • February 20, 2026
  • Compliance & Safety, Trucking Business Tips

Cargo Theft from Inside the Fleet: Are You Insured for Internal Losses?

Semi truck at loading dock representing cargo theft from inside the fleet

Key Takeaway: Cargo theft is often pictured as organized crime hitting parked trucks at truck stops. That risk is real. But another threat is growing quietly inside trucking operations. Cargo theft from inside the fleet happens when employees, drivers, warehouse…

  • Cameron Pechia
  • February 18, 2026
  • Compliance & Safety, Insurance & Risk Management

Leasing a Truck That’s Already Insured: How Scammers Create Double Liability Nightmares

Fleet owner reviewing paperwork before leasing a truck that’s already insured

Leasing a truck that’s already insured sounds convenient, but it can quietly expose your business to massive liability. This guide breaks down how insured truck leasing scams work and how fleets end up paying for losses they never expected.

  • Cameron Pechia
  • February 13, 2026
  • Compliance & Safety, Insurance & Risk Management

FMCSA Filings Explained: MCS-90, BOC-3, and What Every Trucking Company Needs

FMCSA filings paperwork including MCS-90 and BOC-3 for a trucking company

FMCSA filings cause more confusion and compliance mistakes than almost any other part of trucking insurance. This guide explains MCS-90, BOC-3, and related filings in plain English so trucking companies know what’s required, what isn’t, and what can shut down their authority fast.

  • Cameron Pechia
  • February 11, 2026
  • Trucking Business Tips

How to Insure a Truck Before You Buy It (For Financing Approval)

Fleet owner insuring a commercial truck before purchase for financing approval

Buying a commercial truck with financing almost always requires proof of insurance first. This guide explains exactly how to insure a truck before you buy it, what lenders look for, and how to avoid delays that can kill the deal.

  • Cameron Pechia
  • February 6, 2026
  • Compliance & Safety, Sustainability in Trucking

Owner-Operators Targeted by Criminal Insurance Fraud Rings

Owner-operator reviewing trucking insurance paperwork after fraud discovery

Criminal insurance fraud rings are actively targeting owner-operators and small fleets, often leaving them uninsured without realizing it. This guide explains how these scams work, the warning signs to watch for, and how to protect your trucking business before a claim exposes the damage.

  • Cameron Pechia
  • February 4, 2026
  • Compliance & Safety, Insurance & Risk Management

Fake Freight Brokers: How They Steal Loads and Create Insurance Nightmares

Truck driver reviewing freight paperwork to avoid fake freight brokers

Fake freight brokers are one of the fastest-growing threats in trucking. These scams don’t just steal loads, they can wreck insurance claims, trigger cargo denials, and leave carriers holding the loss.

  • Cameron Pechia
  • January 30, 2026
  • Compliance & Safety, Insurance & Risk Management

Ghost Trucking Scams: How Criminals Fake Fleets and Hurt Your Authority

Trucking company reviewing fleet compliance to avoid ghost trucking scams

Ghost trucking scams are growing fast, and legitimate carriers often pay the price. Learn how fake fleets operate, why authorities get flagged, and how to protect your trucking business before damage is done.

  • Cameron Pechia
  • January 28, 2026
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