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What Is Commercial Trucking Insurance?

Commercial Trucking Insurance is designed for qualifying trucking and motor-carrier activities. Trucking operations can involve specialized vehicles, cargo, longer routes, multiple drivers, and other exposures that may require specialized insurance consideration.

Depending on the policy, coverage may help address certain covered losses and liability exposures involving trucks and business operations.

  • Specialized Operations

    Trucking involve higher risk ad unique operation.

  • Liability Protection

    May help address third party injury or property damage claims.

  • Vehicle & Cargo Exporture

    Protects vehicles and cargo in your business operations.

Who May Need Trucking Insurance?

Owner-operators

Independent owner-operators

Contract carriers

Fleet operators

Long-haul carriers

Regional carriers

Last-mile and delivery operations

Cross-border trucking operations

Specialized freight operations

Hazmat operations, where applicable

What Risks Does It Help Address?

Accidents

Accidents and covered vehicle-related losses

Cargo damage

Cargo damage or loss, where applicable coverage is included

Truck vehicle damage

Truck or commercial vehicle physical damage.

Liability claims

Certain third-party liability claims.

Operational disruptions

Operational disruptions

Long-distance Expocurs

Long-distance and route-related exposures.

Common Coverage Areas

Commercial Auto / Truck Liability May address certain third-party bodily injury or property-damage liability arising from covered trucking operations.

Physical Damage May help address covered damage to an insured truck or vehicle, subject to applicable terms and deductibles.

Cargo-Related Protection May address certain covered cargo losses when applicable coverage is included.

Medical / Injury-Related Protection Certain medical or injury-related coverage may be available depending on the policy and jurisdiction.

Hired / Non-Owned Auto May address certain exposures involving vehicles not owned by the business when applicable coverage is included.

Other Trucking-Specific Coverage Additional endorsements or specialized coverage may be appropriate based on the operation.

What Can Affect Your Insurance Needs?

Fleet Size

Cargo Type

Vehicle
Types

Driver
Structure

Business
Operations

Active Safety & Telematics

Active Safety

Safety programs and best practices may help trucking businesses promote safer driving and risk-management practices.

Telematics

Telematics technology may provide insights into driving behavior, routes, vehicle performance, and fleet activity, depending on the technology used.

Insurance Support

Clear communication and professional guidance can help businesses understand risk-management considerations and available insurance options.

Claims, Billing & Expert Support

Claims Handling

Support and guidance when a covered incident occurs, subject to the insurer's claims process and policy terms.

Billing Support

Assistance with billing questions and payment-related issues.

Expert Help

Insurance support for trucking-related questions and coverage discussions.

How OLPolicy Helps?

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Understand Your Operation

We learn about your trucks, routes, cargo, drivers, and business activities.

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Discuss Your Needs

We identify important coverage considerations based on the operation and risks involved.

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Explore Available Solutions

We review available options that may fit the business, subject to eligibility and policy requirements.

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Receive Ongoing Support

We remain available for insurance questions and service needs as the business changes.

Related Business Protection

Commercial General Liability

May help address certain third-party bodily injury or property-damage liability exposures outside the scope of covered auto liability.

Workers Compensation

Generally relevant to businesses with employees, subject to applicable law and policy requirements.

Video Learning Center

  • What is Commercial Trucking Insurance?
  • Who may need it?
  • Common coverage concepts.
  • Common trucking risks.
  • Trucking operation types.
  • Factors affecting insurance needs.
  • Why professional guidance may help?
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FAQ

Commercial Trucking Insurance is designed for qualifying trucking and motor-carrier operations. Depending on the policy, it may help address certain liability, vehicle, cargo, and other trucking-related exposures. Coverage is subject to policy terms, limits, deductibles, exclusions, conditions, and eligibility requirements.

Businesses and operators involved in qualifying trucking activities may need specialized trucking insurance. Examples include owner-operators, independent owner-operators, contract carriers, fleet operators, long-haul and regional carriers, delivery operations, specialized freight operators, and certain hazmat or cross-border operations. Requirements and eligibility vary by operation.

Depending on the policy, coverage may include commercial auto or truck liability and may offer physical-damage, cargo-related, medical or injury-related, hired or non-owned auto, and other trucking-specific options. Not every policy includes every coverage, and limits, deductibles, exclusions, and conditions apply.

Factors may include fleet size, vehicle types, cargo, operating routes, territory, driver structure, business operations, loss history, and other characteristics of the trucking operation. These factors can affect eligibility, available coverage, limits, and underwriting requirements.

Yes. Commercial Auto Insurance can apply to a wide range of business vehicle uses, while Commercial Trucking Insurance is designed for qualifying trucking and motor-carrier operations that may involve specialized vehicles, cargo, routes, and operational requirements. The appropriate coverage depends on the specific business and its activities.

Let's Talk About Your Trucking Insurance Needs

Every trucking operation is different. Talk with OLPolicy about your vehicles, cargo, routes, drivers, and business operations to understand the commercial trucking insurance options that may be available.

A consultation can help identify important coverage considerations and whether additional business insurance may also be appropriate.