Texas Commercial Trucking Insurance

Think of your trucking insurance premium on a risk meter. The more potential risk an insurance carrier views the higher the premium. Here are the major factors when a carrier determines your rate:

• Your Drivers History: A clean driving record in any case will help you secure a much lower rate v.s a driving record which has a history of accidents, violations, and more.
• Business Timeline: How long you’ve been in business is a huge factor to determining the premium price. In most cases, businesses with over 2 years will receive a much lower premium than businesses that have less than 2 years.
• Cargo: What you haul in your truck and how heavy it is being hauled will impact the risk level which will change the premium.
• Location + Operating Radius: The longer the operating distance the higher the premium will usually be. Longer distance means more risk because a driver has an increased risk of accidents, falling asleep behind the wheel, loosing focus on the road, and changing weather conditions throughout different areas.
• Vehicle Type:  The heavier the truck, the more the premium will increase. Heavy truck means more risk in event of an accident.

Commercial truck insurance rates are high because insurance companies know that there’s a higher risk of injury and accidents.  Why have the rates risen in the past decade? US Commercial truck insurance rates have risen dramatically over the past few years due to the numerous cases of accidents caused by commercial trucks due to inattentive driving as well as a decreased supply of drivers.

Doing your research upfront, taking good care of your truck, and looking for the least expensive coverage available are three ways to save money on trucking insurance.

• Keep your driving record extra clean to get better rates on your auto insurance policy.
• Look into other cheaper options outside of traditional captive insurance agencies. We are an independent insurance agency which means we can quote from a variety of insurance carriers.

Other factors in premium include what you’re hauling, driving radius, time in business, # of trucks, type of trucks, tickets/accidents, the driver(s) history and experience.

A claim will affect your premium differently based on the covered riders and the severity of loss. On average, 3 years.

Typically filings are done the same day or within 24 business hours.

Commercial Auto Liability is focused exclusively on the risks of owning a truck, while general liability policies focus on protecting a company from risks that could impact the business in any manner. Commercial Auto liability typically covers property damage and bodily injury to drivers, passengers in your car, pedestrians, and others.

General liability protection covers bodily injury to anyone who could sue your company: customers and other guests (walking through the lobby), contractors, and vendors doing work for you.

It typically takes 24-48 hours to get a quote and be covered. Once you decide which plan is best for your trucking needs, we can help you through the application process.

Even if you have been driving for years, opening your own business is a different ball game in insurance carriers eyes. Your CDL experience will impact your rate, but the time in business will also be a big factor, which means if you are a recently new business, your rates will be similar to other new businesses.