The 18th Gear

Gregg Fauceglia

Helping truckers make good business decisions and keep rolling profitably for the long haul.

  1. 09/12/2020

    What Causes Biggest Delay (and Stress!) at Renewal Time?

    Obtaining loss runs! And for the last three years, no less! Why is it so hard for truckers to keep track of their loss runs? I'll answer that and give you a few tips on how to get them, keep them and update them every year.

  2. 08/19/2020

    Stop Driving a Truck and Start Running Your Business

    Once you start your own trucking company you need to stop driving a truck and start running a business or you can get in trouble quickly.

  3. 08/13/2020

    The Single Largest Predictor of Future Loss

    Survey of underwriters from major insurance carriers reveals what the data shows is the single largest predictor of future loss.

  4. 08/12/2020

    What is the FMCSA Crash Preventability Prevention Program (CPDP)

    In this episode I break down the details of the FMCSA Crash Preventability Prevention Program (CPDP). The CPDP allows motor carriers and drivers the opportunity to submit crashes for review to FMCSA’s DataQs system. Crashes found to be “Not Preventable” are not included in the Crash Indicator Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) that FMCSA uses, with other data, to prioritize motor carriers for safety interventions.

  5. 08/08/2020

    $2 Million Liability Limit Legislation Update

    House panel approves amendment to INVEST in America highway funding bill. The amendment would raise the minimum liability limit from $750,000 to $2 million. The U.S. House still must pass the highway bill where it would face an uphill battle in Republican-controlled Senate.

  6. 06/09/2020

    Minimize Risk, Leverage Your Agent’s Team

    Your insurance agency does more than just provide insurance coverage. Learn how to leverage your insurance agency’s expertise and resources to minimize risk and stay out of trouble.

  7. 06/07/2020

    Understanding Finance Charges

    Finance charges can add significant cost to a commercial auto insurance policy. You need to know how they work and if they will be included in your policy. What initially is the lowest price may not be once the finance charges are factored in.

  8. 05/31/2020

    Why You Need a Written Maintenance Schedule

    A written maintenance schedule is a great tool to ensure your vehicles are ready at the next inspection. On this episode I review the maintenance schedule used by an owner with 17 trucks and 15 drivers. His vehicle and driver out-of-service scores are below industry average. To get a free copy visit www.the18thgear.com and enter your email address.

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Helping truckers make good business decisions and keep rolling profitably for the long haul.

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  • Creator
    Gregg Fauceglia
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gregg Fauceglia
  • Show Website
    The 18th Gear