When you add a short-term leased truck to your operation, your existing policy may not follow it the way you think. This post breaks down the coverage conflicts that show up with temporary leased equipment — and what fleet owners need to do before the truck leaves the yard.
Cross-border freight can create insurance gaps fast, even when your fleet already has U.S. coverage in place. This guide breaks down where border loads change risk, contracts, cargo exposure, and claims so you can review your policy before a loss proves you were underinsured.
Reviewed by Cameron Pechia, Founder, WA Insurance License 71186Last reviewed: 3/18/2026 Many drivers start with personal auto insurance and later move into trucking or delivery work. The transition sounds simple, but it is one of the most common compliance mistakes…
Reviewed by Cameron Pechia, Founder, WA Insurance License 71186Last reviewed: 3/18/2026 Freight scams are no longer rare. They are part of the daily risk in trucking. Every week, carriers lose money to fake brokers, double-brokered loads, or payment schemes that…
Reviewed by Cameron Pechia, Founder, WA Insurance License 71186Last reviewed: 3/18/2026 Most trucking companies work hard to build a good reputation, operate safely, and serve customers honestly. Yet criminal networks sometimes target legitimate logistics firms and try to use them…
Reviewed by Cameron Pechia, Founder, WA Insurance License 71186Last reviewed: 3/18/2026 Many fleets are shocked at renewal time when the quote arrives higher than expected or when an insurer refuses to offer coverage at all. They assume it must be…
Reviewed by Cameron Pechia, Founder, WA Insurance License 71186Last reviewed: 3/18/2026 Many new owner-operators enter trucking ready to work hard and build a business. The biggest roadblock often appears before they even start. The first insurance quote. For many new…
Reviewed by Cameron Pechia, Founder, WA Insurance License 71186Last reviewed: 3/18/2026 Learning from disruption in logistics. Growth is exciting. Adding trucks, expanding routes, and hiring more people opens the door to bigger opportunities and stronger revenue. But growth also brings…
Reviewed by Cameron Pechia, Founder, WA Insurance License 71186Last reviewed: 3/18/2026 Logistics now runs on data as much as diesel. Route planning, payment processing, and customer tracking all depend on connected systems. This digital shift has made the industry faster…
Reviewed by Cameron Pechia, Founder, WA Insurance License 71186Last reviewed: 3/18/2026 Disruption has become part of everyday logistics. Weather events, labor strikes, border closures, or global supply challenges can derail even the best-laid plans. What separates companies that struggle from…