FMCSA Night Inspections: 78 Drivers Out of Service
FMCSA says Operation Saturday Night Fever conducted 552 inspections on September 26, placing 78 drivers and 25 vehicles out of service across four southeastern states.
Dyed Diesel Executive Order: What Truckers Need to Know
The October 5 dyed diesel executive order calls for federal penalty relief and possible tax deferral. Illinois law, IFTA reporting and Treasury guidance still matter. First published October 9, 2026.
Progressive Expands UIIA Insurance to 38 States: What Intermodal Truckers Need to Know
On September 29, 2026 Progressive expanded its UIIA insurance program from 8 to 38 states for non-fleet (0-9 units) and small fleet (10+ units). See the full state list, what it means for intermodal carriers, and what is — and isn’t — public yet. Free UIIA review by Ensure Inc.
Trailer Interchange Insurance: What It Covers and Who Needs It
Trailer interchange insurance covers physical damage to trailers, chassis and containers you don’t own. Learn what it covers, how it differs from cargo and non-owned trailer coverage, what the UIIA requires, and six questions to ask before you buy. Free review by Ensure Inc.
UIIA Insurance Requirements: The 2026 Guide for Intermodal Truckers
UIIA insurance requirements for 2026: what intermodal truckers must carry ($1M auto and general liability, hold-harmless endorsement, cargo, trailer interchange), how to register with IANA, SCAC codes, and the 12:01 a.m. renewal rule. Free UIIA insurance review by Ensure Inc.
MOTUS $5 Million Insurance Alert: What Motor Carriers Need to Know
FMCSA MOTUS is showing an unexpected $5,000,000 minimum insurance requirement for some motor carriers. Before you buy additional coverage, verify your MOTUS account — commodity, Class 9 hazmat, and Operating Authority Status. Free MOTUS & MC Authority risk check by Ensure Inc. Transportation Risk Team.
🎥 Trucking Company Growth and Fleet Insurance: What Motor Carriers Need to Know
Fast fleet growth can create insurance problems for a new motor carrier. Learn how to build a stronger safety history, avoid midterm cancellation, and prepare for a flexible fleet policy.
Out-of-Service Violation Trucking: What It Means and How to Fix It Fast
A single roadside inspection can freeze your entire operation. A DOT officer places an orange “OUT OF SERVICE” sticker on your rig, and just like that — you and your truck cannot move a mile until the defect is fixed. For an owner-operator, that’s lost revenue, missed deliveries, and a CSA score hit that follows…
How to Prepare for Your Insurance Policy Renewal
Every insurance policy — whether it’s commercial trucking, auto, homeowners, or a small business owner’s policy — comes up for renewal once a year. And the 30 to 60 days before your renewal date is the highest-leverage window in the entire policy cycle. Handle it right and you save money, close coverage gaps, and avoid…
Trucking State Filings Explained: Form E, Form H, BMC-91, and SR-22
You obtained your MC number, your USDOT number, and your commercial insurance. And then a state DMV emailed you that your intrastate authority is on hold until they receive a Form E, or a Form H, or a BMC-91 — and possibly all three. This is the world of trucking state filings: paperwork the state…