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6 Important Basics of Commercial Truck Insurance

29/11/2019

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Are you in the market to get insurance for your truck? Are you starting to wonder how to figure out all the different types of insurance? 

If you have started to research insuring your business trucks, you know there are many things to consider. Because this insurance can be expensive, you need to understand what you are buying and what exactly it covers.
Read on to learn about truck insurance for your business's trucks. 

1. What are the Types of Coverage?It is important to understand that you don't call your insurance agent and say I need to insure this truck. There are a variety of different types of insurance to consider when covering a big rig.
You want to consider several factors like how you travel, the load, the drivers, even how often the truck is empty when making decisions about the type of insurance to purchase.  

2. What is Basic Coverage?Basic coverage will cover damages in the event of an accident where your truck or truck driver is at fault. The basic coverage will cover damages and repairs to other vehicles involved in an accident.  
The basic coverage will also cover damages to your vehicle up to a pre-established value. This is where it is important to outline information about your fleet in the policy coverage. 

3. What is Comprehensive Coverage?Comprehensive truck coverage works like comprehensive coverage for your car. This type of insurance also covers damages. But damages that might occur not from an accident. 
For example, let's say you have trucks parked on your business premises. There is a bad storm with heavy winds. If the trucks are damaged because of the winds, the comprehensive coverage would kick in.

4. What Kinds of Specialty Coverage Should Be Considered?When purchasing insurance you want to be certain you are covered for any scenario in which you drive your truck. There are times when regular liability insurance does not cover your truck. That's why reading the policy coverage carefully is so important. 

One type of specialty insurance to consider is bobtail insurance. Bobtail insurance covers your truck when you are driving it without a trailer attached. It covers you between loads. 

5. How to Save Money On Your Truck Insurance?Of course, you want to find the best deal for your insurance coverage. You aren't going to be a successful business if you don't make money. 

But getting insurance because it's cheap might not be your best choice. You want the insurance that will protect your equipment, cargo and employees. Some ideas for saving money might include:
  • Give detailed and accurate fleet information when seeking quotes.
  • Consider slightly higher deductibles to lower premiums.
  • Paying a full year in advance often gets a discount versus in installments.

Always shop around and get multiple quotes to compare both coverage options and costs between companies.
6. What Factors Impact Premium Rates?Many of the same factors that impact your auto insurance also impact your truck insurance rates. Some of the factors impacting the premiums you will pay include:

  • The driving record of your drivers.
  • The safety of the location your trucks are parked. 
  • The age and condition of the fleet. 
  • Distance the fleet drives. 

Your insurance provider will look at the combination of factors to establish the rate. Of course, all these factors are connected to risk. 

Everything You Need to Know About Truck InsuranceHaving your fleet covered for any possible scenario is the whole reason you purchase insurance. You want to be protected. 

If you are looking for truck insurance, we can help.

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Semi Truck Insurance Amarillo link
24/7/2020 02:22:31 pm

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