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Trucking shortage pushes up prices

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Sharply increased rates for U.S. truck freight could rise even higher as nation-wide enforcement of driver time limits, now monitored electronically with Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), is forcing many drivers off the road.

Most major trucking companies have added ELDs to their rigs, but smaller, independent drivers are against the technology.  Analysts say ELDs will reduce trucking capacity by 2-5 percent.

For more information, contact William Sanchez, Manager – Truck Services.

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The link between insurance premiums and risk

There are many factors which affect the pricing of your insurance premium, but all revolve around the risk involved. For example, the longer the transit time, the more time available for something negative to happen.

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