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Every day your truck sits still, you’re losing money.
Downtime means canceled loads, lost income, and the bills keep coming.
But what if it’s not your fault?
Maybe another driver caused the wreck. Maybe an insurance company “lost” your paperwork. Maybe their error even revoked your MC number overnight.
It happens — and it can destroy a trucking business fast.
That’s why Eckert & Associates, P.A. helps truckers fight back and get paid for every dollar they’ve lost.
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Get Paid for the Days You Couldn’t Haul
If your truck is down after a crash you didn’t cause, you deserve compensation for the time it’s out of service.
That’s called a downtime claim — and it’s your right under the law.
Insurance companies don’t like paying these. They’ll say you didn’t lose “real income” or could’ve rented another truck. But anyone who’s been behind the wheel knows that’s not how it works in the real world.
The attorneys at Eckert & Associates know trucking and the law. They’ve helped drivers nationwide recover thousands in lost revenue from downtime claims insurance companies tried to avoid.
Pro Tip: The key to a strong downtime claim is documentation. Keep repair invoices, rate confirmations, and proof of loads you couldn’t run while your truck was down.
Learn how to file a downtime claim →
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Diminished Value: The Loss You Don’t See on the Repair Bill
Even after repairs, your truck isn’t worth what it used to be.
That’s called diminished value, and you can claim it — even if your truck looks brand new.
Buyers and lenders know the truth: a truck with an accident history loses resale and trade-in value. Yet most insurance adjusters won’t mention that you’re entitled to recover it.
Eckert & Associates helps truckers document the difference between what their rig was worth before the crash — and what it’s worth now. Don’t let the insurance company pocket the difference.
Real talk: Ignoring diminished value can cost you thousands at trade-in or sale. It’s your money — don’t leave it on the table.
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MC Revocations: When Insurance Mistakes Shut You Down
Few things hit harder than waking up to find your MC number revoked — especially when it’s not your fault.
Sometimes insurance companies fail to file or renew your policy properly with the FMCSA. On paper, it looks like you’re uninsured, even though you’ve paid your premiums. Loads get canceled, brokers stop calling, and your business comes to a halt.
Eckert & Associates has seen it happen. And when it does, they fight to hold insurers accountable — for every dollar in lost loads, stress, and downtime caused by their negligence.
If your MC number was revoked because of an insurance error, act fast. You may be owed compensation for the damage it caused.
Get help fixing an MC revocation →
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Stay Ready So You Don’t Get Sidelined
You can’t control what other drivers or insurers do — but you can prepare.
Keep income records, maintenance logs, and repair documentation. Take photos after every accident. These small steps can save big headaches later.
And when the insurer delays, denies, or makes a mistake?
Call the team that fights for truckers every day.
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Eckert & Associates, P.A. — Truckers’ Legal Team Since 2005
For nearly 20 years, Eckert & Associates has helped truckers recover their downtime, diminished value, and lost income after not-at-fault accidents.
From owner-operators to small fleets, they know the business, the grind, and the pressure of keeping wheels turning.
When the insurance company drops the ball, they pick it up — and run with it.
Learn more at DowntimeClaims.com
Call (904) 278-7688 for a free consultation.
You keep America moving. Let Eckert & Associates keep you rolling.
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