Zombie Preparedness: Tractor Trailers

In a world where all the conspiracy theories and apocalyptic TV shows have finally come true, the definition of “basic necessities” is drastically different. You'd still need food, water, and shelter of course, but by then it would also be a must to have weapons and a big, strong mode of transportation such as tractor trailers that could move a lot of people and supplies.

Most people treat it as a joke, but even if the possibility is slim, the idea of a worldwide catastrophe is still very serious. While these days food, water, and medicine are easily transported by truckers on a daily basis, it might not be the same reality in twenty, fifty, or a hundred years. In the future, you yourself might be the trucker who'd move important supplies around as well as protect them from looters.

Having said this, you can't do anything if you don't have a truck to drive or supplies to move. Even now, the dangers of moving big loads from coast to coast are many and cannot be ignored. Everyday, truckers are faced with the possibility of meeting accidents or getting stopped by thieves, so a way to safeguard your goods is definitely important.

If you want to have food, water, medicine, weapons, and maybe a tractor trailer in the possible future where zombies run rampant, then you have to insure your goods today. In all likeliness, the zombie apocalypse will never happen, but it's always good to be prepared.

Protect Your Vehicle, Your Business, Yourself, and Your Fellow Motorists: Getting Trucking Insurance

The truck is an essential vehicle for any business. Its size enables it to transport a large amount of goods of varying forms, such as agricultural produce and even bulky construction materials. The truck's size may be an asset, but this factor can also lead to the truck's downfall, especially if the wheel is in the hands of a reckless driver.

A vehicle as massive as a truck is difficult to maneuver. The driver who does not rise to the task may cause not only the destruction of the truck but also injuries to himself and to other motorists nearby. A vehicular accident brings a lot of complications to all parties involved, so it is important to have the truck insured to cover and compensate for damages.

Wise entrepreneurs know that their business will suffer if the company truck is out of order. With insurance, the risk of delays in the delivery of goods is eliminated. A quality insurance package can also prevent the company's reputation from being ruined by drivers who claim to have been inconvenienced by the company truck.

Truck insurance takes care not only of damages incurred through accidents on the road but also of problems resulting from fire, theft, or vandalism. It is a lifeline that keeps business operations going. 

Getting Permission to Deliver: Applying for a Motor Carrier Number

Before you can deliver goods from one state to another, you have to obtain a motor carrier permit. This small sheet of paper serves as proof that you are allowed by law to travel across state lines to transport goods for private or commercial use. The motor carrier number in the permit is important as it enables authorities to look up your information in their database.

To apply for a motor carrier number, you must go to your local Department of Motor Vehicles or DMV and fill out the application form, which asks for employer details and vehicle information. If you are working for another person, your boss must fill out a separate form and attach a proof of financial responsibility, in case your vehicle gets involved in an accident.

The DMV also demands from you or your employer a compensation insurance form and requestor code number, which varies depending on the type of commercial vehicle used. Once you have provided the DMV with these requirements, you have to present a carrier identification number and pay the application fee.

After doing the necessary leg work, you are in for a long period of waiting. Processing the information may take the DMV a few weeks before they can issue the motor carrier permit and number that you requested.

Get an MC Number and Participate in Interstate Trade

To transport goods from one U.S. State to another, you need a motor carrier or MC number. Some states will require you to get an MC number even if you do not take part in interstate commerce. This number should be printed on the vehicle as it serves as identification: it allows the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or FMCSA to track you by looking up your number in their database.

To obtain an MC number, visit the nearest Department of Motor Vehicles or DMV office. Get a DMV 706 MCP form and fill it out. Afterward, submit it along with DMV 65 MCP. The DMV 65 MCP is a form that proves financial responsibility. If you are employed, have it accomplished by your boss. If you are self employed, then of course you will be the one to accomplish it.

Apart from these, you also have to give a copy of your insurance or your boss's compensation insurance (which one you give will depend whether you're employed or self-employed), and your requestor code number. Then, give your carrier identification number, too and pay the required fee.

After all of these, you will need to wait for the updates on your application. Don't worry, it might take a while but you will get your MC permit in a few weeks.