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​Unleash the Power of Your Trucking Operation: Unveiling the Must-Have Coverages

Embarking on a thrilling trucking venture? Hold your horses! Before you hit the road, it's crucial to acquaint yourself with the vital coverages your operation demands. Buckle up as we explore the common ones that will keep you secure and worry-free:

Truckers General Liability Coverage: Picture this – you're maneuvering your massive rig on someone else's premises, like loading docks or truck stops. This coverage swoops in to safeguard you from any mishaps that may occur during these delicate operations. Not just that, it also offers a safety net in case of any blunders during load deliveries. Phew!

Primary Liability Coverage: Time to put the spotlight on the damage you might unintentionally inflict upon others while operating your truck. This coverage steps up to the plate, ensuring that when things go awry, you won't be left high and dry. Say goodbye to sleepless nights worrying about the aftermath of any unfortunate incidents.

Physical Damage Coverage: What if disaster strikes and your prized equipment suffers damage due to a nasty accident or – heaven forbid – a sneaky theft? Fear not, my friend! This coverage swoops in to restore or replace your precious cargo, mending the broken pieces and bringing you back on track.

Non-Trucking Liability Coverage: The truck may not be officially under dispatch from your current leasing company, but accidents can still happen. This coverage acts as a guardian angel, shielding you from any damages or injuries inflicted upon others during these non-dispatched moments. Safety first, always!

Motor Truck Cargo Coverage: Guarding your priceless cargo is crucial, but what if it falls victim to a plethora of unexpected risks? From stolen goods to a sudden refrigeration breakdown, or even debris removal – this coverage has got your back, no matter the predicament. Remember, opt for a cargo policy that's Broad Form, not Specified Perils. Trust us, it's a game-changer.

Trailer Interchange: Ever find yourself using a non-owned trailer under a trailer interchange agreement? Fear not, for this coverage is your knight in shining armor. It wraps itself around the borrowed trailer, ensuring that any mishaps or damages that occur won't leave you financially stranded. Borrowed but protected!

Medical Payment: We hope it never comes to this, but accidents happen, dear truckers. So if fate takes an unexpected turn and you or your passengers sustain injuries while driving or riding in the tractor, this coverage springs into action. Rest easy knowing that your medical bills are taken care of. Your well-being matters!

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists: Imagine this nightmare – someone crashes into you, leaving you in a lurch, only to discover that they don't have the liability coverage to fix the damages. Terrifying, isn't it? But fear not! This coverage serves as your guardian angel, ensuring that you aren't left hanging. You can rely on it to mend whatever needs mending, restoring your peace of mind.

So there you have it, fellow truckers! Arm yourself with these indispensable coverages, and conquer the roads with confidence. Remember, the key to a successful journey lies in being prepared for whatever may come your way. Happy trucking!

​What Does Commercial Auto Insurance Cover?
Commercial Auto Insurance can help pay to repair physical damage to the vehicle you drive for business if it's damaged by theft, weather events, or collisions. It can also pay for lawsuit costs associated with accidents, such as medical expenses and legal fees.
Let's take a more in-depth look at business auto insurance coverage and how it protects your company.
Commercial Auto Insurance Coverage: What's Included
A commercial auto insurance policy usually offers four major types of protection:

• Auto liability coverage can help pay for property damage or bodily injury you cause. It can also help pay for accident-related legal expenses, such as attorney fees or settlement costs.
• Medical payment coverage can cover medical bills if you or your passengers are injured in a car crash, regardless of fault.
• Physical damage and collision coverage can pay for repairs if your vehicle is damaged by something other than a car accident. For example, theft, vandalism, certain weather events, and collisions with an object are usually covered incidents.
• Uninsured motorist coverage can help pay for damage to your car or bodily injuries you suffer if somebody who doesn't have insurance hits your vehicle.

You may already have liability insurance, such as General Liability Insurance or Professional Liability Insurance, to protect your business from lawsuit costs. But commercial auto coverage is the policy that helps your business address lawsuits over car accidents. Considering how often you might drive for work, this protection can be valuable.

​Do I Need Commercial Auto Coverage If I Have a Personal Auto Policy?
It depends. If you only use your personal vehicle to commute and to occasionally meet a client, your personal auto coverage might be enough.
However, business auto coverage might be a better fit if:

• You frequently drive your personal vehicle for business.
• You own a vehicle that is registered to your business.
• Your employees drive company vehicles.

Commercial Auto Insurance Isn't Your Only Option
Commercial Auto Insurance offers useful protection, but it doesn't cover employees who drive their personal vehicles for business. Your business can be held liable for accidents that happen during these company errands, so it's smart to have Hired and Non-Owned Auto Insurance just in case.
Hired and Non-Owned Auto coverage offers liability protection for accidents that happen when employees drive their own vehicles on behalf of your business. If your employees frequently use their personal vehicles to do their job, you may want to consider purchasing this policy.
That's the beauty of small business insurance – there's a policy for most of your business needs!

​When do I need Commercial Auto Insurance?
You need commercial auto insurance for any vehicle that your company uses for business purposes, any vehicle that has a commercial license plate or tag and any vehicle that is registered as a commercial auto.
You must also get commercial auto coverage if your employees will be driving or using vehicles in the course of doing business, whether making deliveries, driving people to the airport or running errands on behalf of the business.
If you use your vehicle for any of the following functions, you may also be required to get commercial coverage:

• Using the vehicle to carry equipment
• Transporting flammable or hazardous material
• Transporting housekeeping equipment for business use
• Using, carrying or transporting cranes, or a winch or plow
• Hiring your vehicle out to tow other vehicles
• Delivering any goods such as pizza or any form of wholesale or retail products
• Delivering newspapers
• Trucking and freight transportation
• Transporting people as a chauffeur, limousine service or taxi service

Some situations and certain occupations may be covered under standard auto policies, but you should always ask our insurance agency if your vehicle use warrants a commercial policy.

Insurance Coverage for Business Autos Explained
Many businesses are exposed to the financial consequences of their ownership, use or maintenance of vehicles used in their operations.
Most coverage needs can be handled by a business auto policy (BAP) or similar form which covers operations such as:

• Product or food delivery
• Transporting business products to wholesalers or retailers
• Retail product delivery to consumers
• Carrying persons for short, intermediate, or long-distance routes
• Picking up customer items for cleaning, repair, storage, etc.

Coverage is flexible. It may be purchased as a separate policy or as part of a package of coverage that can also protect buildings and business property (equipment, furniture, etc.). A BAP generally offers:
Liability Coverage–protection for physical injury to other persons or their property because of an accident related to your covered vehicle, including legal defense cost or expense.
Comprehensive Coverage–handles loss from any cause except collision. A limited, less expensive option is available. It only protects against a set of specific causes such as fire, lightning, explosion, vandalism, and several others
Collision–takes care of damage from crashes with another object or overturn of the vehicle
Towing And Labor Costs–handles expenses for moving disabled vehicles
Loss of Use/Rental Vehicle Coverage–if you damage a rental car, this option helps to reimburse the rental company for income it loses because the vehicle is out of use. Also, there may be limited coverage for injury or damage that you cause to others while using a rented vehicle anywhere in the world.
Typically, a business auto (or similar form) bars coverage for the following:

• any injury/damage that you expected or intended
• responsibility for damage you assume under a contract
• losses that should be handled by a Workers Compensation, Disability

Benefits or Unemployment Compensation Law

• Bodily Injury to an employee caused by a Fellow Employee
• Damage to property that is in your Care, Custody and Control
• Any bodily injury or property damage that occurs because of Pollution
• Any loss that is related to racing, demolition or stunts

​Are you protected against business auto losses? Drive over and discuss your situation with one of our insurance agents. The trip will be worth it.