Truckers Insurance

Comprehensive insurance solutions for trucking operations, owner-operators, and commercial motor carriers. From primary liability to cargo coverage, protect your business on every haul.

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Trucking Insurance Available In:

Alabama Arizona Florida Georgia Indiana Maryland Maine New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia

What is Truckers Insurance?

Truckers insurance is specialized commercial auto coverage designed for the unique risks of trucking operations. It protects commercial motor carriers, owner-operators, and trucking companies from liability, cargo damage, and vehicle losses.

Essential Coverages:

  • Primary liability coverage (minimum $750K-$1M required)
  • Physical damage coverage for trucks and trailers
  • Cargo insurance for freight protection
  • Motor truck cargo legal liability
  • Non-trucking liability (bobtail coverage)
  • Occupational accident insurance for drivers
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Federal Compliance Requirements

DOT/FMCSA Requirement: All commercial motor carriers must maintain minimum liability insurance and file proof with the FMCSA.

  • BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing
  • Minimum $750K liability coverage
  • Operating authority documentation
  • Continuous coverage maintenance

We Insure All Types of Trucking Operations

Specialized coverage for every type of commercial trucking operation.

Owner-Operators

  • • Independent contractors
  • • Single truck operations
  • • Leased to carriers
  • • Under own authority

Small Fleets

  • • 2-10 power units
  • • Regional hauling
  • • Growing operations
  • • Family-owned businesses

Large Fleets

  • • 10+ power units
  • • Interstate operations
  • • Multiple terminals
  • • National coverage

Motor Carriers

  • • For-hire carriers
  • • Private carriers
  • • Contract carriers
  • • Freight brokers

Essential Trucking Insurance Coverage

Comprehensive protection designed specifically for commercial trucking operations.

Primary Liability

Required coverage for bodily injury and property damage caused by your truck.

  • Minimum $750K for general freight
  • $1M+ for hazmat operations
  • Covers accidents and injuries
  • Legal defense included

Physical Damage

Protects your trucks, trailers, and equipment from physical loss or damage.

  • Collision coverage
  • Comprehensive (fire, theft, vandalism)
  • Specified perils options
  • Trailer interchange coverage

Motor Truck Cargo

Covers the value of freight you're hauling for damage or loss.

  • Typical limits $50K-$250K
  • All-risk or named perils
  • Reefer breakdown available
  • Required by most shippers

Non-Trucking Liability (Bobtail)

Coverage when operating without a trailer or outside dispatch.

  • Personal use of truck
  • Deadheading to/from jobs
  • Fills gaps in primary liability
  • Essential for owner-operators

Coverage for All Commodity Types

Specialized insurance solutions for every type of freight you haul.

General Freight

  • • Dry van freight
  • • Flatbed hauling
  • • LTL & FTL loads
  • • Drop & hook operations

Refrigerated

  • • Temperature-controlled
  • • Frozen foods
  • • Produce hauling
  • • Pharmaceutical transport

Specialized

  • • Heavy haul/oversized
  • • Auto transport
  • • Tanker operations
  • • Hazardous materials

Intermodal

  • • Container drayage
  • • Port operations
  • • Rail yard services
  • • Chassis hauling

Construction

  • • Building materials
  • • Heavy equipment transport
  • • Dump truck operations
  • • Aggregate hauling

Local Delivery

  • • Last-mile delivery
  • • Box truck operations
  • • Local/regional routes
  • • Same-day delivery

Additional Protection Options

Enhance your coverage with these optional endorsements and policies.

Occupational Accident

Alternative to workers' comp for independent contractors and owner-operators.

General Liability

Premises liability coverage for terminal locations and loading/unloading operations.

Trailer Interchange

Protects trailers in your possession that belong to other companies or lessors.

Reefer Breakdown

Covers cargo loss from refrigeration unit mechanical failure.

Downtime Coverage

Provides income replacement when your truck is out of service after an accident.

Contingent Liability

Extra protection for freight brokers and motor carriers using independent contractors.

Common Trucking Insurance Claims

Real examples showing why adequate trucking insurance is critical.

Multi-Vehicle Accident

Truck jackknifes on icy highway, causing 5-car pileup with multiple injuries and fatalities.

Claim: $3,200,000

Injuries, vehicle damage, legal defense

Stolen Cargo

High-value electronics shipment stolen from unsecured truck stop. Full load loss.

Claim: $425,000

Cargo value, customer claims, investigation

Truck Fire

Engine fire completely destroys tractor and trailer. Full cargo loss and debris cleanup required.

Claim: $285,000

Equipment, cargo, cleanup, environmental

Reefer Failure

Refrigeration unit fails during cross-country haul. Entire load of frozen seafood spoils.

Claim: $156,000

Cargo loss, disposal, shipper claims

Loading Dock Incident

Truck pulls away before trailer fully unloaded. Warehouse damage and injured worker.

Claim: $385,000

Injury, property damage, lost business

Bridge Strike

Oversized load strikes low bridge causing significant structural damage. Road closure for repairs.

Claim: $875,000

Bridge repair, fines, traffic disruption costs

Why Choose PCFG for Trucking Insurance?

We specialize in commercial trucking insurance with deep industry expertise across 15 states.

Trucking Industry Specialists

We understand DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, and trucking operations inside and out.

Competitive Rates

Access to top trucking insurance carriers with programs for new ventures and established fleets.

Fast BMC-91 Filings

Quick turnaround on certificates, filings, and endorsements to keep your trucks moving.

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Whether you're an owner-operator or manage a fleet, we'll find the right coverage at competitive rates. Fast quotes and same-day certificates available.