Commercial Trucking Insurance

With all you’ve got to worry about, insurance shouldn’t be one of them.

Primary Liability

Primary Liability Insurance coverage protects you from damage or injuries to other people as a result of a truck accident you caused. This truck insurance coverage is mandated by state and federal agencies (FMSCA) and proof of coverage is required. We provide insurance coverage limits ranging from $750,000 to $5,000,000. Pricing varies widely by region, driving records, and history of the trucking operation.

Physical Damage

Physical Damage Insurance is coverage for your truck and trailer. This insurance coverage is for repair or replacement for damage resulting from things such as collision, fire, theft, hail, windstorm, earthquake, flood, mischief, or vandalism to your owned vehicles. Pricing is based on the value of your equipment and usually pays a percentage of that value. Physical damage coverage may be required by the lien holder of your vehicle.

Motor Truck Cargo

Motor Truck Cargo insurance is needed to protect the carrier in case of lost freight or damaged goods. Truck insurance coverage limits can range from $10,000 to $250,000. Pricing for this insurance is mainly dependent on the type of cargo being hauled.

FMSCA REQUIREMENTS

Reliant Insurance Group offers liability coverage that fulfills the legal obligations of those owner-operators who have obtained their own authority, or who are hauling exempt commodities.

In addition to filing an application for your operating authority, all applicants for motor carrier, freight forwarder, and broker authorities must have specific insurance documents on file before the FMCSA will issue your authorities. The minimum requirements for freight or passengers are below:

You should be prepared to purchase your liability insurance as soon as you obtain your designated docket(DOT) number. Once you purchase your insurance policy, the insurance company files the appropriate forms with FMSCA letting them know you have the required coverage. FMSCA must receive notification within 90 days in order to approve and release your authority.

Cost Of Insurance

If you’re just now obtaining your DOT number, expect trucking insurance premiums to range from $1200 to $2000 per month for a single driver, one truck, one trailer operation. Most carriers will also require 20% down ($2400 to $4000) to get started. Progressive is the largest writer of new trucking authorities in the country.

After you’ve had your policy for 12 months or longer, you’ll have additional insurance options available.

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