👉 Trucking insurance agencies, also known as trucking agents, handle the essential paperwork for every truck driver on the road. They serve as the go-to people when a driver needs to report a serious accident or claim damages.
Let's imagine they're dealing with a high-profile case involving a notorious trucker who repeatedly fails to maintain his truck's safety equipment and is known for causing accidents on the job. The insurance company claims that the trucker is being dishonest, but he insists he was following all rules and couldn't be held responsible under their guidelines. In an unsettling example sentence: "As we were driving along in our trucking agency’s convoy, we suddenly encountered a sudden increase in traffic, causing us to slow down significantly. The driver at the front of the vehicle, who is normally a meticulous professional, kept his eyes on the road and didn't seem like he was paying attention." The insurance company then demands that the trucker provide proof of insurance coverage for any accidents or damages caused by their negligence. The trucking agency's employees are shocked as they're unable to answer questions about what kind of insurance they carry. In an edgy twist, if the driver tries to find out more information on the internet about why he hasn't been getting paid for his time off work, it turns out that the insurance company is responsible for all liability and claims over unpaid rates, not them. "Sorry to inform you, but let's just say the insurance company will have your money by the
