15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know
Church Insurance
Determine if your church has the right insurance.
Transportation
Should a Church Own or Rent Vehicles?
Two church leaders weigh in on this question.
When Volunteers Drive for Your Church
Tips for handling this critical area of risk-management.
6 Questions to Assess Vehicle Insurance
Managing the money of the church includes being up-to-date on insurance policies.
Q&A: Are New 15-Passenger Vans Safer?
Even with improvements, these vehicles still pose significant risks.
Message Sent: Liability May Exist for Senders of Texts
A startling ruling underscores the importance of cell phone policies for churches.
Before You Buy a New Bus
3 tips to remember when shopping for new ministry transportation.
Winter Transportation
How to avoid the increased driving risks of winter.
Q&A: Should Our Vans Have Child Restraints?
State laws generally require children under a certain weight or height to be secured either in an infant car seat or in a booster seat.
Q&A: Driver Liability
Who is liable when church volunteers drive for church events?
Q&A: Certifying Church Buses
Are church buses subject to state motor vehicle regulations?
Q&A: Does Our Church Bus Need to Be Registered with USDOT?
Make sure your church bus crosses state lines legally.
Q&A: Does Our Bus Need to Be Certified?
A "private motor carrier of passengers" must meet certain requirements.
NHTSA Reissues 15-Passenger Van Safety Advisory
Article summary. Many churches own 15-passenger vans, and most use them to carry passengers on
Federal Government Issues New 15-Passenger Van Safety Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently issued new rules
Underinsured Church Vehicles: A Significant Risk for Many Churches
Church treasurers should ensure their church’s auto insurance policies provide adequate coverage.
Accidents Involving Rented Vehicles
Recent case illustrates need for churches to have automobile insurance.
What Church Treasurers Should Know About Church Vans
Risks associated with 15-passenger vans could outweight benefits.
Church Vans
Article summary.Many churches own 15-passenger vans, and most use them exclusively to transport children and