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09/03/2026

California commercial auto remains a hard market, and for-hire trucking is one of the hardest classes to place, with many brokers and insurers finding it increasingly challenging to secure coverage for their clients. Insurance Business reports that commercial auto premiums have continued to rise in 2026, with a 5.8% increase in Q1 and a 4.5% increase in Q2, marking the 59th consecutive quarter of increases. This trend is particularly concerning, as other commercial lines have begun to soften, making it even more difficult for businesses to navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of commercial auto insurance. Brokers say that for-hire trucking, towing, and delivery accounts often receive the same high premiums, despite their varying levels of risk, making it essential for businesses to work with experienced brokers who can help them find the best coverage options for their specific needs.

09/02/2026

California truckers — is July's dip in port activity a chance to regroup and refocus for an even stronger peak season? 🚚💪 New numbers: the Port of Los Angeles moved 960,464 TEUs in July (down 5.8% from July 2025) and Long Beach moved 928,508 TEUs (down 1.7%). Both still posted their SECOND-busiest July on record! Long Beach exports jumped 14.8% to 104,843 TEUs. Year-to-date through July, Long Beach is at 5,758,086 TEUs — up 1.2% vs. 2025. Shippers pulled freight early ahead of tariff changes, so the West Coast felt peak season before the usual fall rush. And with CA diesel near $7.26/gal (AAA, Aug. 29), it's clear the industry is resilient and adaptable. Are you seeing tighter capacity around LA/Long Beach right now, or is your board still quiet? Follow Network Truck Insurance Services for CA trucking news that inspires action and growth. Questions on coverage? truckerinsurance.com Full article: https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ports-volumes-july-2026

Network Truck Insurance Services offers trucking and business insurance solutions to meet the needs of clients in California and beyond.

09/02/2026

California truckers: Big federal action just hit our CDL training pipeline.
The Trump administration ordered an emergency shutdown of 110 commercial truck driving schools across the country — including 11 right here in California (LA to Sacramento). Officials say the schools are tied to more than 5,000 drivers who failed English language proficiency tests, and they’re linking it to serious crashes, including ones involving California drivers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security leaders specifically called out California as a major problem state for how licenses have been issued.
For owner-operators and fleets, this matters. Fewer training schools can tighten the already-challenging driver pool, slow new CDL graduates, and raise questions about training quality and compliance risk. Insurance underwriters watch these issues closely because poorly trained or non-proficient drivers drive up claims and rates for everyone.
We’re keeping a close eye on how this affects California operations and what comes next for legitimate schools and drivers.
What are you seeing on the ground — are local schools or new drivers already feeling the impact? Drop a comment.


https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-31/citing-california-as-problem-state-trump-administration-shuts-down-110-trucking-schools

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/emergency-removal-california-trucking-schools/

It's all aimed at reducing highway fatalities and targeting fraud by removing 110 commercial driver's license schools across the nation.

08/26/2026

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/freight-market-rates-recovery

08/26/2026

Running a trucking business is hard enough without insurance headaches.
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