Dreaming of Spring Blooms

The unseasonably warm weather has confused the Daffodils and the Forsythia. Spring flowers have started to sprout in February. Although, we worry that a good freeze will kill off the first blooms, we can’t help but be excited to think of future plantings! The Maryland Coastal Bays Program released a great list of native plants…

50th Anniversary of the First 9-1-1 Call

According to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the first 9-1-1 call took place 50 years ago this month! On February 16, 1968, Alabama State Senator Rankin Fite completed the first 9-1-1 call in Haleyville, Alabama and it remains as important today as it was when first introduced decades ago. Calling for help remains the first…

FMCSA Issues Additional ELD Guidance & Temporary Waivers

The FMCSA has issued some proposals and temporary waivers in order to help motor carriers comply with the agency’s electronic logging device (ELD) rule. The following is a list of the FMCSA’s releases and details about how they may impact your operations: A proposal to eliminate the unladen requirement from the personal conveyance rule. Currently,…

FMCSA Lowers Registration Fees for Interstate Carriers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently published a final rule that lowered registration fees for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) plan by 9.1 percent in 2018 and 4.55 percent in 2019. Interstate motor carriers are required to register with the UCR program every year, and the funds collected from registration fees are then…

Distracted Driving in Commercial Vehicles

Cell phones are used for almost everything in today’s society. They are great for keeping people organized and are key for communicating, but are your employees using them in a safe manner throughout the workday? PropertyCasualty360.com states “Commercial auto loss control requires a holistic approach, and the following five practices will help companies get on…

Jill Gormley – Meet the Team

Jill is our Human Resources Director. She joined our team with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources. Jill is responsible for developing and implementing new human resources programs and supporting growth goals. She resides in Fruitland with her husband and their two children. We have enjoyed getting to know Jill, and we know…

Ashley Burnell Meet the Team

Ashley Burnell is our Personal Lines Assistant Manager. She joins our team with many years of customer service and insurance experience. Ashley's secret to success is maintaining a positive attitude and listening to others before responding. Ashley and her husband reside in Salisbury, MD. We have had so much fun getting to know Ashley and…