Insurance

Truck insurance might seem complicated and overwhelming, but that’s why our team is here. We’re transportation experts who help businesses insure their commercial vehicles all day, every day. We understand the risks you face and the coverages you need to protect your business from them. Our goal is to make truck insurance as easy as possible.

Part of that includes the articles below. The following articles explain different concepts and different coverages that your truck business might need. Commercial vehicle insurance might seem overwhelming, but that’s why we’ve broken down different topics into smaller, manageable articles. From deductibles to physical damage coverage, we’ve compiled useful information for any trucking business to have.

So, take some time to click through and read the posts below. They’re there for you to read at your leisure. We hope that you enjoy the content and find it helpful as you begin the process of getting coverage for your trucks.

Progressive rolls out Smart-Haul program for ELD-based truck insurance

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by truckinsurance

Progressive recently launched an ELD-based insurance program.

Progressive Insurance recently rolled out a new program called Smart Haul® that gives qualifying truckers a discount on their commercial truck policy for signing up and sharing their Electronic Logging Device (ELD) driving data. The program provides a three percent discount for sharing ELD data. According to Progressive, most customers save an average of $1,384 a year with the Smart Haul® program. But, should you sign up?

What kind of insurance do owner-operators need?

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 by truckinsurance

Find out what kind of insurance owner-operators can consider.

If you are one of the more than 350,000 owner-operators in the United States, then your truck is your livelihood. That is why you want to be sure that it is protected with the right insurance coverage. Choosing the right truck insurance is the best way to protect your business and your investment.

How to get tow truck insurance for your business

December 11, 2018December 10, 2018 by truckinsurance

Here are some tips for getting tow truck insurance for your business.

Do you earn your income by towing disabled vehicles? If you do, then you probably need specialized tow truck insurance. Whether your business has a fleet of tow trucks or just one, you need tow truck insurance. Here are the steps to finding the perfect tow truck insurance for your needs.

Does your business need trailer interchange insurance?

December 11, 2018December 7, 2018 by truckinsurance

Your business may need trailer interchange insurance.

Are you wondering what trailer interchange insurance is and what it covers? And are you wondering if your business needs it? This blog post will help you learn more about this insurance and why it is so important if you drive a trailer owned by someone else.

Do you often use or transport trailers that belong to another person? If so, you might not realize that your liability policy will not provide coverage for physical damage to the trailer while you are driving it. If there is an accident, then you will be responsible for damage to the trailer — unless you have trailer interchange insurance.

The most misunderstood facts about bobtail truck insurance

December 6, 2018December 5, 2018 by truckinsurance

There are a lot of misunderstandings about bobtail truck insurance.

If you drive your semi without a trailer attached, then you need bobtail insurance. Bobtail insurance pays for damages that occur while the trailer is not attached to your truck. An example would be if you drop off your load in Detroit, Michigan and pick up another in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bobtail insurance would cover you between Detroit and Pittsburgh.

Due to the complexity of bobtail truck insurance, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it is and what it covers. It can be hard to determine the truth. Unfortunately, these myths can be costly. To help shed some light on bobtail insurance and save you money, we have put together this list of common misconceptions.

5 signs that you need to compare truck insurance quotes

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 by truckinsurance

Here are five signs that you might need to compare truck insurance quotes.

The point of having truck insurance is to save you money. If you are in an accident, having the right truck insurance can save you from expensive lawsuits or having to pay out thousands to fix your truck. However, your current policy may not be the best one for you. There are many good reasons to compare truck insurance quotes, but how do you know when it’s time to do that? Here are some signs that it’s time to compare truck insurance quotes.

5 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Compare Truck Insurance Quotes

December 5, 2018December 4, 2018 by truckinsurance

Here are several reasons to compare truck insurance quotes.

You might be happy with your current truck insurance. However, prices and coverages are always changing. Insurance companies introduce new discounts all the time. Plus, insurance companies are always competing to get new customers, and that means that they may offer lower rates.

The good news is that you don’t have to wait until your existing policy is over to change insurance companies. With the vast majority of insurance plans, you can cancel at any time and switch to a new insurance policy. Need some reasons to compare quotes? Here are five of the most compelling reasons to compare truck insurance quotes.

Non-trucking liability insurance vs. Bobtail insurance

December 3, 2018November 29, 2018 by truckinsurance

Bobtail insurance and non-trucking liability insurance aren't quite the same thing.

Bobtail and non-trucking liability insurance are often incorrectly referred to as the same. However, there are important differences between the two types of insurance. Not understanding these differences could mean that you are not adequately covered when you need it.

3 Ways To Save Money On Reefer Insurance

November 30, 2018November 29, 2018 by truckinsurance

Do you specialize in transporting refrigerated cargo like milk, vegetables or fruit? Are you looking for ways to save on your refrigerated truck or reefer insurance? If so, then you have come to the right place.

4 tank truck insurance coverages you should know about

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 by truckinsurance

Whether you use your tank truck to haul staples like milk or water or fuel for retail gas stations, you need the right kind of insurance coverage. Tank trucks are not easy to drive. The liquid sloshes back and forth, which can make it harder to control a tanker compared to a box truck or tractor-trailer. Plus, tankers have a really high center of gravity.