Rick Richardson

November 24, 2020

Vetting Your Motor Carriers Means No Unwanted Surprises

While there are many things for Freight Brokers to consider when contracting with Motor Carriers, one important part of your due diligence is to ensure the carriers with whom you contract have the proper Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) authority. It’s also important that your Motor Carriers […]
August 3, 2020

Why Commercial General Liability Insurance Coverage?

Why Commercial General Liability Coverage? The answer is simple: To satisfy contracts! General Liability Coverage This isn’t just insurance speak, but it’s an opportunity to have a quick reality check. And that reality is that shipping contracts are including General Liability in the insurance requirements with greater frequency. […]
August 3, 2020

Transportation Insurance for Freight Brokers and Truckers

The One Stop Shop at PFA continues to expand with easier ways to obtain quotes and more insurance offerings. Freight Broker Insurance Coverage Whether you are a new Freight Broker in need of insurance coverage to protect your brokerage or a current client needing additional coverage to satisfy […]
June 30, 2020

Shipper’s to Expand your Business and Grow Your Revenues

Expanding your business opportunities is a keystone to business strength and independence. One of the surefire ways to increase your revenues from shippers is Shipper’s Interest. A small investment in Shipper’s Interest and other carefully selected transportation insurance products can help grow your business. Some things to think […]
April 30, 2020

Your Expert Navigators: Even at Home, CyberSecurity is a Growing Concern

Cyber breaches happen when secure, private, and confidential information on your electronic devices is accessed by third parties and released in a way that can set you and your business back in unintended ways. Is My Computer at Risk for Fraud? You may believe your computer system is […]
April 30, 2020

Ensuring Your Success: What is an Insurance Umbrella?

Just like a rain umbrella is intended to cover you and protect you from the elements, an Insurance Coverage Umbrella protects you from many inherent risks. The “umbrella” provides additional limits of protection over existing liability coverages. You may also hear this called “excess”, “excess limits” or an […]
June 30, 2020

Shipper’s to Expand your Business and Grow Your Revenues

Expanding your business opportunities is a keystone to business strength and independence. One of the surefire ways to increase your revenues from shippers is Shipper’s Interest. A small investment in Shipper’s Interest and other carefully selected transportation insurance products can help grow your business. Some things to think […]
April 30, 2020

Your Expert Navigators: Even at Home, CyberSecurity is a Growing Concern

Cyber breaches happen when secure, private, and confidential information on your electronic devices is accessed by third parties and released in a way that can set you and your business back in unintended ways. Is My Computer at Risk for Fraud? You may believe your computer system is […]
April 30, 2020

Ensuring Your Success: What is an Insurance Umbrella?

Just like a rain umbrella is intended to cover you and protect you from the elements, an Insurance Coverage Umbrella protects you from many inherent risks. The “umbrella” provides additional limits of protection over existing liability coverages. You may also hear this called “excess”, “excess limits” or an […]
March 31, 2020

Ensuring Your Success – Spotlight on Shipper’s Interest

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. And there’s no question that the going is tough as Americans in all sectors and from all walks of life join together in the national and global fight against COVID-19. Network of Critical Shipments Despite the extreme adversity, today […]