15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know Church Insurance Determine if your church has the right insurance. Richard R. Hammar
When Volunteers Drive for Your Church Tips for handling this critical area of risk-management. Interview with attorney Frank Sommerville by Bobby Ross Jr.
6 Questions to Assess Vehicle Insurance Managing the money of the church includes being up-to-date on insurance policies. Bobby Ross Jr.
Q&A: Are New 15-Passenger Vans Safer? Even with improvements, these vehicles still pose significant risks. Richard R. Hammar
Message Sent: Liability May Exist for Senders of Texts A startling ruling underscores the importance of cell phone policies for churches. Richard R. Hammar
Before You Buy a New Bus 3 tips to remember when shopping for new ministry transportation. Tyler Charles
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. Michael Allison
Q&A: Certifying Church Buses Are church buses subject to state motor vehicle regulations? Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Does Our Church Bus Need to Be Registered with USDOT? Make sure your church bus crosses state lines legally. Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Does Our Bus Need to Be Certified? A "private motor carrier of passengers" must meet certain requirements. Richard R. Hammar
NHTSA Reissues 15-Passenger Van Safety Advisory Article summary. Many churches own 15-passenger vans, and most use them to carry passengers on Richard R. Hammar
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 Richard R. Hammar
Underinsured Church Vehicles: A Significant Risk for Many Churches Church treasurers should ensure their church’s auto insurance policies provide adequate coverage. Richard R. Hammar
Accidents Involving Rented Vehicles Recent case illustrates need for churches to have automobile insurance. Richard R. Hammar
What Church Treasurers Should Know About Church Vans Risks associated with 15-passenger vans could outweight benefits. Richard R. Hammar
Church Vans Article summary.Many churches own 15-passenger vans, and most use them exclusively to transport children and Richard R. Hammar