<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Alex Kuchkarov | Trucking Insurance Broker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Kuchkarov is an independent broker specializing exclusively in commercial trucking insurance — coverage for owner-operators, fleets, and new auth]]></description><link>https://www.akuchkarovins.com/learning-center</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:52:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.akuchkarovins.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Trailer Interchange Agreements: What to Check Before You Sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trailer interchange agreement decides who pays when a trailer you don't own gets damaged. 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Learn the standard cargo limit, when higher limits may be needed, and what matters beyond the number on your COI.]]></description><link>https://www.akuchkarovins.com/post/motor-truck-cargo-insurance-requirements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abc00dc8540df4e4555386c</guid><category><![CDATA[Coverage Explained]]></category><category><![CDATA[Underwriting & Renewals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e6ec_4367750ba84b40dd9f6e7f8924f707f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kuchkarov</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flatbed Truck Insurance: Requirements, Coverage &#38; Cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flatbed truck insurance explained: liability, cargo, physical damage, securement and weather exposures, specialized equipment, and realistic 2026 cost considerations.]]></description><link>https://www.akuchkarovins.com/post/flatbed-truck-insurance-requirements-cost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbfa5194de20867afd4f5c</guid><category><![CDATA[Coverage Explained]]></category><category><![CDATA[Underwriting & Renewals]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e6ec_52b1658f09ea425893833a0c691a3d08~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kuchkarov</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Telematics Lower Your Truck Insurance Cost? 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