Trucking
What we do
Commercial Auto Liability Insurance
Provides coverage for vehicles owned or used by a business, covering damages and liabilities arising from accidents. This includes cars, trucks, vans, and other vehicles used for business purposes.
Physical Damage Insurance
Collision insurance helps pay for repairs or replacement of your vehicle if it's damaged in an accident with another vehicle or object, such as a fence or a tree, regardless of who is at fault.
Comprehensive insurance provides coverage for non-collision-related damage to your vehicle. This includes events such as theft, vandalism, fire, natural disasters, and hitting an animal.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo insurance provides protection for the freight you transport. It covers losses due to cargo damage or theft during transit. Given the value of goods transported, this coverage is essential for safeguarding against financial losses.
Non-Trucking Liability Insurance
Similar to bobtail insurance, non-trucking liability insurance provides coverage when the truck is not being used for business purposes, such as personal use. It fills the gap in coverage not provided by primary liability insurance.
Occupational Accident Insurance
Occupational Accident Insurance provides benefits to drivers (often owner-operators) who are injured on the job. It covers medical expenses, disability, death benefits, and, in some cases, lost income. This type of insurance is particularly important in jurisdictions where workers' compensation is not mandatory or does not apply to owner-operators. It offers a level of financial protection for injuries sustained in the course of employment, bridging the gap between personal insurance and workers’ compensation.
General Liability Insurance
Protects against claims of bodily injury, property damage, and advertising injury that your business may cause. It's foundational coverage for businesses, covering legal fees, medical payments, and settlements.
Bobtail Insurance
Bobtail insurance offers coverage for your truck when you’re driving without a trailer or while not under dispatch. This type of insurance is crucial for owner-operators who lease their services to others, protecting them during off-duty driving.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
For trucking companies with employees, workers' compensation insurance covers medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs for employees injured on the job. In many places, this type of insurance is legally required.
Additional Coverage Options
Depending on your operation, additional coverage may be available, including:
Excess and umbrella liability
Trailer Interchange
Reefer breakdown
Commercial property
Cyber liability
Employment practices liability
Learn more about Insurance Requirements in the Trucking Industry
In the trucking industry, having the right insurance is about more than meeting requirements—it’s about protecting the business you’ve worked hard to build. The right coverage can help protect your trucks, cargo, drivers, and overall operation when the unexpected happens.
From commercial auto liability and physical damage to cargo and Occupational Accident coverage, understanding your options can make a real difference. With the right protection in place, you can focus on running and growing your business with confidence, knowing you’re better prepared for the risks that come with life on the road.
Contact Us
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info@kentfordinsurance.com
(773) 299-8133