independent advantage - towne air freight packet - november 14

I N D E P E N D E N T C O N T R A C T O R B U S I N E S S & P E R S O N A L P R O T E C T I O N S E R V I C E S

INDEPENDENTPOWERED BY TRUENORTH

How Independent Contractors Movewith Towne Air Freight LLC

ADVANTAGE

1 | The information contained in this document is intended to be a guide only. Please consult any Evidence of Coverage and/or coverage summaries provided to you by your insurance company, or please contact TrueNorth for a copy of your insurance policy(s) and all applicable endorsements for the exact terms and conditions of your policy(s).

Thank You for Choosing Towne Air Freight!

As an Independent Business Owner, you are constantly forced to make difficult decisions regarding the profitability of your Business. Recognizing this, Towne Air Freight has partnered with TrueNorth® to help you obtain cost-effective Business & Personal Insurance Solutions so you can focus on running your Business safely and efficiently! As the Towne Air Freight Advantage Program Manager, TrueNorth® is proud to offer Business & Personal Insurance Coverage Options designed exclusively for Independent Contractors leased with Towne Air Freight. The following options meet the Towne Air Freight requirements set forth in your Independent Contractor Operating Agreement and are available via Monthly Settlement Deduction:

Non-Trucking Liability Insurance* Work-Injury Insurance* Physical Damage Insurance GAP Roadside Assistance Deductible Buy Back

Passenger Accident Insurance

TrueChoices® – A Personal Benefits Program exclusively designed for Independent Contractors & Their Families

*Required by Towne Air Freight Independent Contractor Operating Agreement If you have any additional questions regarding these materials or the insurance options available to you, we encourage you to contact the TrueNorth IC Risk Specialist Team at:

(877) – 490-0177 The TrueNorth Team appreciates the opportunity to serve all of the Independent Contractors of

Towne Air Freight. Please keep up of the good work and continue to driver safely!


Table of Contents Business Protection – Coverage Overviews & FAQs

Non-Trucking Liability

Work-Injury Insurance Page 5

o Occupational Accident

o Contingent Liability

o Workers Compensation

Physical Damage Insurance Page 11

GAP Page 14

Roadside Assistance Page 16

Deductible Buy Back Page 18

Passenger Accident Page 20

Personal Protection – Coverage Overview & FAQs

TrueChoices® Page 22 o Personal Benefits Insurance for Independent Contractors

& their Families Who is TrueNorth? Page 24


Non-Trucking Liability Coverage Overview & FAQ


Non-Trucking Liability Overview As part of the requirements of your Independent Contractor Operating Agreement with Towne Air Freight, you are required to obtain Non-Trucking Liability Insurance. TrueNorth provides a Non-Trucking Liability Insurance option through One Beacon Insurance Company which meets your requirements and is available to you via Settlement Deduction while you are leased to Towne Air Freight. Cost: $36.30 / month (includes 10% admin fee) Michigan Residents Cost: $61.60/month (includes 10% admin fee) Deductible: $0 Combined Single Limit: $1,000,000 What is Non-Trucking Liability Coverage?

Non-Trucking Liability Insurance covers your personal liability to the general public for Bodily Injury and Property Damage that you may cause in an accident while not in the “business of trucking”. Is Non-Trucking Liability Insurance the same as “Bobtail Liability Insurance”?

No. A true Bobtail policy is only active if there is no trailer or chassis attached to your truck. Towne Air Freight requires the Non-Trucking Liability Policy. What is my Non-Trucking Liability Deductible?

$0

If I have a claim to report, who do I call?

You will need to contact One Beacon at: (866-568-2233)

What if I choose not to enroll in TrueNorth’s Non-Trucking Liability Insurance Program?

You are not required to enroll in the TrueNorth program. If you choose to obtain outside insurance you’ll simply need to provide an active certificate of compliant Non-Trucking Liability Insurance to your Fleet Manager.


Occupational Accident Coverage Overview & FAQ


Occupational Accident Insurance Overview As part of the requirements of you Independent Contractor Agreement with Towne Air Freight, you are required to procure Occupational Accident or Workers’ Compensation Insurance for you and any of your drivers. TrueNorth provides an Occupational Accident Insurance option through OneBeacon Insurance Company which meets your requirements and is available to you via Settlement Deduction while you are leased to Towne Air Freight.

Cost: $165.00 /month – Individual (includes 10% administrative fee) $133.10/month – Team (includes 10% administrative fee)

You must be paid via 1099 in order to qualify for this coverage DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS OCCUPATIONAL NON-OCCUPATIONAL

ACCIDENTAL DEATH (MAXIMUM)*

$250,000 PRINCIPAL SUM INCLUDING :

$10,000 PRINCIPAL SUM

SURVIVOR'S BENEFIT *

ACCIDENTAL DISMEMBERMENT* INCLUDING

PARALYSIS BENEFITS

$50,000 LUMP SUM $200,000 PRINCIPAL

$250,000

N/A

$10,000

ACCIDENTAL MEDICAL EXPENSE

(includes $50,000 Lifetime CSLO CT, hernia, hemorrhoids)

Dental Maximum

$1,000,000 MAXIMUM BENEFIT AMOUNT

$3,600

$5,000 PER ACCIDENT/$10,000 LIFETIME MAXIMUM BENEFIT

AMOUNT

$1,000

DEDUCTIBLE

$0

$0

Maximum Benefit Period Commencement Period

104 WEEKS

90 DAYS

52 WEEKS 90 DAYS

TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY MAX $700/WEEK/MIN $125/WEEK

NOT COVERED

WAITING PERIOD 7 DAYS DURATION-MAXIMUM BENEFIT PERIOD

Maximum Benefit Period –Hernia, Hemorrhoids, OT

Commencement Period

104 WEEKS TO AGE 70 52 WEEKS Age 70+

10 WEEKS 90 DAYS

CONTINUOUS TOTAL DISABILITY $700 WEEKLY MAX/ $50 MIN NOT COVERED WAITING PERIOD 104 WEEKS

DURATION-MAXIMUM BENEFIT PERIOD TO AGE 70 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT

AGGREGATE LIMIT OF LIABILITY $1,000,000 $2,000,000

$10,000 $20,000

ADDITIONAL RIDERS Driver Assist, ID Theft Benefits & Discount Rx Drug Card

*AD&D benefits are reduced beginning at Age 65


Contingent Liability Coverage If you are a Fleet Owner with contracted drivers covered on Occupational Accident, your lease requires you to obtain this coverage which provides protection to your business in the event a covered driver is deemed an employee of your business for purposes of Workers’ Compensation. Cost: $91.66 /month (includes 10% administrative fee)

Workers’ Compensation If you wish to procure Workers’ Compensation Insurance on yourself and/or Contract Drivers who are paid via W-2, TrueNorth can provide an option for you and your fleet also through OneBeacon Insurance. Please contact Renee Hermsen at 319-739-1380 to obtain a Workers’ Compensation Application.


Occupational Accident FAQ

WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE? 1. Occ/Acc is an insurance product designed for Independent Contractors to provide

coverage for medical expenses, loss of wages, and provide benefits resulting from a loss due to a work related accident or injury.

WHAT TYPE OF COVERAGE DOES OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROVIDE?

2. There are three components of Occ/Acc:

1. Accidental Death and Dismemberment: A benefit paid monthly to the Independent Contractor or their

beneficiaries in the event of the loss of use of certain body parts or their death.

OneBeacon Insurance Company pays up to $250,000

2. Medical: When a driver is involved in an accident requiring medical treatment the

medical expense coverage will pay for the medical costs up to the limits of the policy for two years.

OneBeacon Insurance Company pays up to $1,000,000

3. Disability:

Temporary Total Disability: Partial wage replacement benefit paid to the Independent Contractor in the

event of an injury resulting in an inability for the Independent Contractor to work during the time they are recovering from the injury. – Maximum Benefit Period – 104 weeks

Continuous Total Disability (after Temporary Total Disability Period of 104 weeks):

Partial wage replacement benefit paid to the Independent Contractor in the event of an injury resulting in the complete inability for the Independent Contractor to work in their qualified occupation during the time they are recovering from the injury. – Maximum Benefit Period – up to Social Security Retirement Age

If an Insured Person sustains a Covered Injury after the Insured Person’s normal Social Security retirement age, as determined by federal law, the Insured Person cannot qualify for Continuous Total Disability.


HOW ARE MY TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY PAYMENTS CALCULATED? One Beacon pays 70% of Average Weekly Wage For Independent Contractors: AWW is Thirty-three percent (33%) of the gross income the Insured Person received in the prior year as shown in his or her federal income tax return with schedules or 1099s, divided by 52, regardless of his or her prior occupation. If the Insured Person worked less than fifty (50) weeks during the prior year, then thirty-three percent (33%) of the gross income received in the prior year as shown in his or her federal income tax return with schedules or 1099s, divided by the number of weeks worked, regardless of his or her prior occupation. The Insured Person will have to produce proof, which is satisfactory to Us, of the number of weeks worked, if he or she is claiming less than fifty (50) weeks.. If a Co-driver’s federal income tax return with schedules does not report gross income for the Co-Driver, the Co-Driver’s gross income shall be deemed to be fifty percent (50%) of the gross income reported by the Independent Contractor unless the Co-Driver can produce records satisfactory to us proving his or her actual gross income: Maximum Weekly: $700.

EX: $120,000(after expenses) x 33% = $39,600 x 70% = 27,720 / 52 = $533.07/week One Beacon pays 70% of Average Weekly Wage For Contract Drivers: AWW is Seventy-five percent (75%) of the gross income the Insured Person received in the prior year as shown in his or her federal income tax return with schedules or 1099s or similar wage reporting documents divided by 52 regardless of his or her prior occupation. If the Insured Person worked less than fifty (50) weeks during the prior year, then seventy-five percent (75%) of the gross income received in the prior year as shown in his or her federal income tax return with schedules or 1099s or similar wage reporting documents divided by the number of weeks worked, regardless of his or her prior occupation. The Insured Person will have to produce proof, which is satisfactory to Us, of the number of weeks worked if he or she is claiming less than fifty (50) weeks. EX: $40,000 x 75% = $30,000 x 70% = 21,000 / 52 = $403.85/week IS THE MEDICAL PORTION OF MY OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE PRIMARY OR SECONDARY WITH ONE BEACON INSURANCE COMPANY? If you do NOT have other insurance:

If you do NOT have other insurance (Ex: Health, PIP, Med pay, etc), your One Beacon Occupational Accident policy will become primary


If you do have other insurance: If you do have other insurance, you will need to report your medical claim to your

other insurance provider and One Beacon. This will assist both your other insurance provider and One Beacon in coordinating benefits and making sure all of your Accident Medical Expense benefits have been addressed.

The OneBeacon Accident Medical Expense benefit is excess ONLY if you have other insurance (ex. Health, PIP, Med pay, etc.)

If your other insurance only pays a portion of your medical expenses, One Beacon will pay the remaining balance.

If you have other insurance, One Beacon will also pay any out of pocket medical expenses you incur such as co-pays and deductibles

Remember: It is extremely important to share your insurance plan information with both OneBeacon and your other insurance provider so they can communicate and coordinate the Accident Medical Expense benefits.

HOW DO I FILE A CLAIM AND WHAT SHOULD I HAVE READILY AVAILABLE?

In order to file a claim simply call OneBeacon Insurance Company at 1-866-568-2233 ext: 1; this number may also be used by the treating doctor to verify coverage, if necessary.

Be prepared to give your NAME, POLICY NUMBER (provided on your Certificate of Insurance), DATE OF ACCIDENT, MOTOR CARRIER LEASED TO, and a DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ACCIDENT AND INJURY to the adjustor.

Once you report a claim an adjustor at One Beacon will be assigned to assist you in handling your claim.

I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH ONE BEACON’S CLAIMS HANDLING. WHO SHOULD I CALL?

TrueNorth’s Claims Advocates are here to assist you if you ever have a claim problem. Contact Brent Thrune or Robyn McMurrin at TrueNorth 800-489-4724.

I WOULD LIKE A COPY OF MY OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT POLICY. WHERE CAN I GET THAT?

Certificates of Insurance are sent to you via mail. If you would like a copy of your policy please contact Renee Hermsen at

319-739-1380.


Physical Damage Coverage Overview & FAQ


Physical Damage Overview As an Independent Contractor, you typically need to purchase Physical Damage Insurance for your equipment to insure against any losses. This is not only “good business practice” but it is usually a requirement of your lease or finance company.

TrueNorth provides a Settlement Deduction Physical Damage option available to you while you’re leased to Towne Air Freight.

Specified Perils & Collision Coverage $2,500 Deductible Towing is covered when due to a covered loss, there is no coverage for

mechanical breakdown. Cost: 5.10% annually of equipment value ($83.33/month minimum) plus

10% administrative fee Physical Damage Example: $20,000 value x .004250 + 10% administrative fee ($8.50) = $93.50/month


Physical Damage FAQ

WHAT IS PHYSICAL DAMAGE INSURANCE? Physical Damage covers the damages that occur to your Tractor in a Collision, as well damages that occur from any other source - wind, hail, fire, etc. This is called: “Specified Perils & Collision Coverage”. WHAT IS MY DEDUCTIBLE?

$2,500 ARE TOWING EXPENSES COVERED? Towing is covered when needed due to a covered loss under this policy. There is no coverage for mechanical breakdown or cargo spill. IS MY WINDSHIELD COVERED UNDER THE PHYSICAL DAMAGE POLICY? Windshield/glass repair is covered under the Physical Damage policy and subject to the $2,500 deductible. IS MY GENERATOR OR APU UNIT COVERED UNDER THE PHYSICAL DAMAGE POLICY? As long as the generator or APU unit is permanently installed or mounted, it will be covered. Be sure to include the value of the unit in the total value of the unit. IF I HAVE A CLAIM TO REPORT, WHO DO I CALL?

You will need to contact One Beacon at: (866)568-2233


GAP Coverage Overview


GAP Insurance Overview

What is GAP? In the event of a total loss, your current insurance may not pay off your loan or lease balance. GAP coverage is additional coverage that only applies in the event of a total loss. This would cover the financial “Gap” created when a power unit depreciates faster than you are able to pay off the amount owed on your lease or loan.

$15,000 Limit

Loss Payment is paid :

o Receipt of an Actual Cash Value (ACV) from Insurance Company o Statement of outstanding principle loan balance from your lienholder o Payment will be the difference between the two o No Unpaid interest, penalties or fees will be included in payment o Directly to the Financial Institution

Cost: $33.00/month (includes 10% admin fee)


Roadside Assistance Coverage Overview Roadside Assistance Coverage Overview


RoadSide Assistance Overview Cost: $30.80/month (includes 10% administrative fee)

TrueNorth offers a Roadside Assistance Program that protects you for truck only breakdowns and roadside assistance. Some of the items this includes are:

Unlimited Roadside Assistance

Towing (up to 50 miles per disablement, or 2 hours port – to - port)

Vehicle Jumpstart

Out of Gas Fuel Delivery (up to 10 gallons of fuel)

Oil, Fluid and Water Delivery Service

Vehicle Winching/Extricating

Navigational Assistance

Lockout/replacement key services (up to $100)

Hotel and Travel Discounts

Flat Tire Change Coverage (up to $100 maximum occurrence)

*Free Delivery of new replacement tire upon request. Pay only for cost of tire.

*Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the following month of when the application is received!

*You will receive a card with a claims number to call if you need assistance

*Coverage will cancel the last day of the month your lease is cancelled


Deductible Buyback Coverage Overview


What is Deductible Buy Back? When an accident occurs, the Independent Contract Operating Agreement you have with Towne Air Freight requires you to assume responsibility for policy deductibles on damages to your truck and the carrier’s trailer and cargo. This contractual liability can add up to thousands of dollars. With TrueNorth’s affordable Deductible Buy Back endorsement, you can avoid the worry of facing a potentially expensive settlement because you don’t have the money to pay all the deductibles. You will pay one deductible and TrueNorth will take care of the rest. This coverage is designed for Independent Contractors to reimburse them for deductibles over $100 for which they are responsible.

DEDUCTIBLES

$5,000 Limit - Cargo & Trailer Physical Damage Deductibles Cost: $46.20/month (includes 10% admin fee) OR $7,500 Limit - Cargo, Trailer, & Tractor Physical Damage Deductibles* Cost: $70.23/month (includes 10% admin fee)

*Applies up to $2,500 deductible on Tractor Physical Damage Policies


Passenger Accident Coverage Overview


Passenger Accident Coverage Overview Passenger Accident coverage provides Accidental Death and Medical Expense to an authorized passenger in the event of a loss.

Authorized Passenger means a passenger who is traveling with an Authorized Commercial Driver of Towne Air Freight who does not operate the vehicle, load or unload cargo, fuel or participate in any other activity of the vehicle and the Passenger Authorization form has been completed by the Authorized Commercial Driver. In no event will the term Authorized Passenger include a hitchhiker.

DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS OCCUPATIONAL

ACCIDENTAL DEATH *

$100,000

ACCIDENTAL DISMEMBERMENT

(Benefits reduced schedule below)*

$100,000

ACCIDENTAL MEDICAL EXPENSE

$100,000 MAXIMUM BENEFIT AMOUNT

ACCIDENTAL DENTAL BENEFIT $1,000

DEDUCTIBLE $0 Maximum Benefit Period 52 WEEKS

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT AGGREGATE LIMIT OF LIABILITY

$100,000

$200,000

* AD&D limits reduce Age at Date of Loss: Percent of Principal Sum

18 and younger 10% 19-64 100%

65 80% 66 60% 67 40% 68 20% 69 15%

70 and over 10%

Cost: $8.80 per month (includes 10% administrative fee)


TrueChoices Personal & Family Benefits Coverage Overview


TrueChoices® Coverage Overview TrueChoices® is an exclusive Independent Contractor benefits package offering the most comprehensive and cost-effective solutions in the industry! Settlement-deduct benefits include:

Additional Settlement Deduct Benefits Include: Major Medical, Retirement Options, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness!!

If you have any questions, would like to obtain a free informational packet or are interested in enrolling in any of the TrueChoices® programs, please contact a TrueChoices® Benefits Counselor at:

(800) 877-9637

Thank you for being a Business Partner of

Towne Air Freight!

Limited Benefit Indemnity Insurance Member Member +

Spouse Member + Children

Member + Family

Medical Plan Options

Choice $27.48 $57.03 $44.04 $77.70

Choice Plus $33.73 $70.36 $54.30 $96.27

Choice Preferred $45.57 $95.35 $73.17 $130.27

Choice Premier $53.65 $112.54 $86.41 $154.25

Dental Plan Options

Dental – Low Option $4.36 $7.15 $8.57 $12.13

Dental – High Option $5.84 $10.11 $10.56 $15.71

Vision Plan $1.60 $3.05 $3.20 $4.93

Weekly Deduction Rates


Who is TrueNorth? Company Overview


Who is TrueNorth?

TrueNorth is a National Insurance & Financial Services firm located in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Over the past few decades we’ve developed a heavy specialization in the Transportation Industry. Today, we are proud to be partners with thousands of Motor Carriers across the United States.

We embrace the Entrepreneurial Spirit!

o Our sole mission is helping our Motor Carrier Partners provide Independent Contractors with the necessary tools to help them Maximize their Independent Businesses & Protect their Loved Ones.

Over 30,000 Independent Contractors nationwide leverage TrueNorth as a

Partner in their pursuit of Financial Success and Independence.

We take great pride in explaining the importance of insurance solutions, how it potentially impacts your business and your family, and taking the time to review your alternative options.

Because we work with hundreds of Motor Carriers across the United States, we know few carriers are able to offer Independent Contractors the business platform Towne Air Freight can. We’re proud to be a preferred partner of Towne Air Freight in providing comprehensive solutions to you the Independent Contractor!

Thank you for being the backbone of the American Economy. Everyone collectively benefits and shares in the opportunities and efficiencies created

by your hard work and dedication.

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