BITCO Agency / Customer Portal BCG Client Portal Report a Claim Pay My Statement Menu Our Blog Our Blog Timely briefs on topics specific to the industries BITCO serves. Subjects include worker safety, worksite hazards, best practices, new research, industry updates, regulations, public liability, property protection and more. Read blog post: National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week | November 9, 2021 Tips to Stay Alert and Arrive Safely November 7-14, 2021, is National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Did you know that driving more than 20 hours without sleep is the equivalent of driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08%, according to the National Safety Council? As a driver, your number one priority is to get you and your passengers to your destination safely. When driving, stay alert and watch for drivers on the road who aren't. Read More Read blog post: Managing Speed and Space Managing Speed and Space | October 26, 2021 Defensive Driving for Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver As a defensive driver, managing speed and space is crucial for preventing accidents. According to FMCSA, the average stopping distance for a loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph (in ideal conditions) is 196 feet, compared with 133 feet for a passenger vehicle. Defensive drivers must account for the road condition, visibility, and traffic speed and flow. Read More Read blog post: Dash Cams Dash Cams | October 21, 2021 Five Benefits to Help Save You Money, Encourage Safe Driving Habits, and Improve Fleet Performance Cameras mounted to the dashboard are not only for law enforcement or ride-share vehicles. The millions of dash cams videos on the internet reflect their growing popularity with the general public. A dash cam is a camera that records sounds and images both outside and inside your vehicle. Installing dash cams in your fleet can provide several benefits for your company. Here are five that can help save you money, encourage safe driving habits, and improve fleet performance. Read More Read blog post: National Protect Your Hearing Month National Protect Your Hearing Month | October 7, 2021 Choosing the Right Hearing Protection for the Job October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. According to the CDC, an estimated 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging workplace noise. Industries such as Mining and Construction have even higher percentages of workers with hearing impairment. When loud noises cannot be reduced or eliminated through engineering controls, workers exposed to them must use hearing protection devices (HPDs). Learn more about choosing the right hearing protection for your job. Read More Read blog post: Catalytic Converter Thefts Catalytic Converter Thefts | September 21, 2021 4 Good Practices to Help Respond To and Prevent Thefts According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), reported catalytic converter thefts increased from 282 thefts per month in 2019 to 1,203 in 2020. Learn more about why the number of catalytic converter thefts is on the rise and how to protect your business. Read More Read blog post: Tail Swing Radius Tail Swing Radius | September 3, 2021 Forestry Good Management Practices Logging is one of the most hazardous industries, and transporting logs is no exception. Forestry transportation drivers who haul loads where logs extend behind the trailer must protect themselves and others from being struck by logs. Read More 1 2 3 4 5 ... 10 Let's Talk Looking for a long-term partner that works hard for you and your business? Contact a local BITCO agent today. BITCO Headquarters 3700 Market Square Circle Davenport, Iowa 52807 Phone: 800.475.4477 Fax: 844.233.7299 BITCO Insurance Companies 3700 Market Square Circle Davenport, Iowa 52807 Phone: 800.475.4477 Fax: 844.233.7299 LinkedIn Facebook Programs BITCO Construction Group (BCG) Commercial General Contractors Commercial Building Trades Contractors Transportation Construction Contractors Utility Construction Contractors Land Improvement Contractors Construction Materials Producers Forest Products On Shore Oil & Gas Extraction Manufacturing Wholesalers & Distributors Public Entities Services Risk Control Premium Audit Claims About Our Story Our Agents Contact Us Locations Governance Find an Agent Report a Claim Pay My Statement BITCO Agency / Customer Portal BCG Client Portal Blog Careers More Legal Disclosures Terms of Use Privacy Copyright © 2021 BITCO Insurance Companies • A subsidiary of Old Republic General Insurance Group