Recent fatal incidents involving merchandise have raised grave concerns in the transport of dangerous goods. The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union have urged the government to amend laws to prohibit long-distance transport of dangerous goods by road and use rail instead. Businesses that conduct dangerous transport of goods will be penalized if they fail to […]
Does your Australia fleet insurance liability policy have all your bases covered? Does its coverage extend to subcontractors, volunteers and the likes? Many fleet operators today engage in contractual employment and other cost-effective means when hiring workers. Subcontracting allows many businesses to save on high cost of benefits usually afforded to regular employees. It also […]
Insurance for goods in cold storage is provided as an extension to machinery all risk policies or machinery breakdown. This type of cover protects against deterioration of goods in cold storage as an admissible claim under machinery all risk policy. Be protected against damage to perishable goods due to changes in temperature from breakdown of […]
So, you’ve finally made your dream come true of making your transport business thrive. You worked tirelessly, even making nights feel like day, just to propel your company forward. But what will you do when one of your employees is tapping thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars off your back? Experts in embezzlement […]
Does your transport operator management liability insurance portfolio provide comprehensive protection for your business? Australian transport authorities continue to impose tighter rules and regulations concerning safety and security, occupational health, and other elements directly or indirectly affecting the industry. This makes for a very litigious environment where transport companies are challenged to mitigate and manage […]
Get your livestock truck insurance updated! Once again, it’s livestock hauling season all throughout the year in Australia. With drought lifted and pasture lands turn an invigorating green, hauling off cattle, lamb, sheep, horses, goats, llamas, and other livestock has become even more energised this time around. After a slump due to drought in the […]
Should one always go for cheap truck fleet insurance? Many truck fleet owners in Australia often consider the cost of premiums they pay for insurance. With the number of insurers offering various types of policy and coverage, many of these business-oriented truckies enjoy the freedom to customize their coverage options. Like any other business, premium […]
Its a fact, truck drivers have a very busy life. Between the days and weeks that are spent out on the road and the remaining little time being spent at home with family, it doesn’t leave much time for a truck driver to do anything else. With this kind of hectic timetable, a truck driver […]
Time to put your truck driver wage replacement insurance agent on your speed dial. It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. Hopefully, by now, you and your family may have already planned out a vacation somewhere. Whether you go on a short getaway or a long vacation, this once in a blue moon trip […]
Truck drivers basically live from paycheck to paycheck and sometimes, financial upheavals can happen to their families at some point in time. While some types of insurance cover for truck drivers Australia policy may help in addressing this pressing issue, the stress can sometimes put an edge to family relations putting more risks to a […]
