Regulatory Editor
Marcus Ellery writes the regulatory side of the Trucker Path Insurance blog — operating authority, MCS-150 biennial updates, BOC-3 process agents, insurance filings, and the deadlines that put a carrier out of service when they slip.
He works from primary sources: the FMCSA registration and licensing records, published rulemaking, and the filing data Trucker Path Insurance sees across thousands of new authorities every month. If a rule changed, the post says when and cites where.
Everything published under this byline is checked against FMCSA filing data and reviewed by the licensed agents on the Trucker Path Insurance team before it goes live.
Box truck insurance requirements start at a $750,000 federal liability minimum for general freight, with higher tiers for hazmat and explosives. Here's what's required by cargo type and what it actually costs by scenario.
Captive insurance can cut long term costs for trucking fleets with strong safety records, but setup capital and admin fees make it a poor fit for small operations.
Ten Four Truck Insurance is a real commercial truck insurer based in Carter Lake, Iowa, writing since 1992. Here is what they publish about their coverage, how buying direct differs from buying through a broker, and the five checks that make any two truck quotes comparable.
Car hauler insurance requirements go beyond standard trucking limits because you're carrying other people's vehicles as cargo, not freight in a trailer.
A quote for truck insurance is really a stack of five separate prices. Here is what each one costs, what moves it, and what you can change before you ask for numbers.
A cancelled policy doesn't shut down your authority overnight. Here is the real FMCSA timeline after a cancellation, including the 35-day notice period, and exactly what to do to stay on the road.
Auto hauler insurance in Pennsylvania covers your rig plus the vehicles you're transporting, and it runs higher than dry van coverage. Here's what to expect.
CDL physical requirements cover 20/40 vision, 140/90 blood pressure, hearing, and diabetes rules set by FMCSA. Here is exactly what the exam checks and what can disqualify you.
Freight insurance for owner-operators typically runs $40 to $250 a month for standard dry van cargo, and much more for reefer or hazmat freight, depending on cargo value, freight type, and driving history.
A farm truck auto policy differs from personal and commercial coverage. Learn what it insures, who qualifies, and when a commercial policy fits better.
What owner operator insurance actually costs in Illinois, the federal liability limits every carrier must meet, and the extra coverage most lease agreements require beyond the minimum.
Flatbed insurance costs more than dry van because the cargo and equipment risk is higher, but there are real ways to bring the premium down without cutting corners.
CDL requirements for box trucks depend on GVWR, not the word box truck itself. Here is the exact weight threshold and what it means for your insurance.
Hot shot truck insurance covers the specific risks of hauling smaller, time-sensitive loads with medium-duty trucks. Learn about the coverage you need, typical costs, and how to get a quote.
Understand the commercial truck insurance requirements for operating in Georgia, including federal minimums, the lower Georgia intrastate liability figures, and the coverages you need.
Highway has rolled out a feature that lets brokers identify carriers where the account owner is a non-domiciled CDL holder or has a limited-term CDL. Some license categories are now being viewed as a risk factor by brokers, lenders and insurers.