Eckert & Associates, P.A.

10/16/2026

How long does your pre-trip inspection take?

A. Under 10 minutes

B. 10–20 minutes

C. 20–30 minutes

D. I take as long as needed

No judgment; we're just curious!

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Every driver has one item they refuse to hit the road without.

Coffee?
Flashlight?
Tool kit?
Notebook?

Tell us what's always riding with you. Share it in our comments section.

10/13/2026

What is a downtime claim? How do you know if you should file a claim? Learn all this and more through our video linked below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYd-wZE9W5g

10/09/2026

Most truckers remember someone who shared advice that made life on the road a little easier.

Tag the owner-operator or mentor who taught you something you'll never forget.

Let's give them the recognition they deserve.

10/08/2026

When your truck is down after an accident, the impact doesn’t stop at the repair bill.

Downtime can affect your loads, income, and day-to-day operations. That’s why keeping clear records and understanding how the accident affected your business matters.

If a not-at-fault accident has taken your commercial vehicle off the road, we’re here to help.

1-800-DOWNTIME
DowntimeClaims.com

10/08/2026

A car runs into your utility truck. Based on the damage, that company truck could be down for weeks. While the car’s insurance might pay for your repairs, there’s also the lost income while the truck’s down. Check out this blog post to learn more!
https://www.downtimeclaims.com/2021/07/utility-companies-have-downtime-too/

10/07/2026

Our truck may be sitting in the shop, but there’s still work you can do.

Keep track of repair updates, delays, important communications, and the records that show how downtime is affecting your business. A clear paper trail can make it easier to understand what happened and when.

Read the latest Expediter’s Blog to learn what you should be documenting while your truck is being repaired: https://www.expeditersonline.com/trucking-blogs/rescue-your-revenue/dont-let-the-repair-shop-be-the-only-one-keeping-records-11142.htm

1-800-DOWNTIME
DowntimeClaims.com

10/07/2026

Complete this sentence in the comments:

"The biggest lesson trucking has taught me is ______."

Your experience could help another owner-operator who's just getting started.

Share yours below!

10/06/2026

Each state has an agency to regulate and police that state’s insurance industry. This agency is called the Department of Insurance, Division of Insurance, Insurance Bureau, or something similar. Each state’s Department of Insurance “DOI” protects the public interest and ensures the fair and equitable treatment of the insurance consumer. What issues do people take to the department of insurance?

https://www.downtimeclaims.com/department-insurance/