Understanding Assembly Bill 5 for California Trucking Companies & Drivers

Some say that the “road to hell is paved with good intentions.” The California Trucking Association says that “gasoline has been poured on the fire that is our ongoing supply chain crisis,” following a decision by the United States Supreme Court to deny challenging California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) law. This article provides an […]

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Insurance – What You Need To Know

For older individuals and those who have certain disabilities, arranging to get to doctor’s appointments or medical treatments can get tricky. Since they are unable to drive themselves or use public transportation, they depend on family members or caregivers to shuttle them back and forth. Much of the time, schedule conflicts get in the way […]

Workers’ Compensation Insurance & Risk Management For Construction Businesses

The California Department of Industrial Relations states that “[…] California employers are required by law to have workers’ compensation insurance, even if they have only one employee. And, if your employees get hurt or sick because of work, you are required to pay for workers’ compensation benefits.” Workers’ compensation insurance is extremely important for both […]

Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Commercial Trucking Companies

In any industry that involves manual labour, accidents and injuries are unfortunately not uncommon. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that just a decade ago, the fatal injury rate of the trucking industry was more than 7 times higher than the overall workplace average. Prevention through safety training and protocols are the most […]

Understanding Trucking Misclassification and Workers’ Compensation

Semi truck on the road

Let’s face it, a bad accident with an eighteen-wheeler on a hectic highway can be a disaster for everybody involved. Your transportation business is complicated and needs specialized commercial truck insurance based on the type of trucks you operate, the type of cargo you haul, and the distance you travel. With the right insurance plan, […]