jeudi 15 août 2013

Truck Insurance Basics

By R. Flanagan


When it comes to commercial trucking, having truck insurance is just part of the territory. Unfortunately most truck drivers and companies don't have to basic knowledge to navigate this topic and rely heavily on their insurance agent. This could cost you hundreds of dollars in premium per year and even thousands of dollars if an accident occurs and you are not properly covered. Let's take a look at some of the basic coverages.

1. Trucking Liability Insurance - This kind of truck insurance is a necessity by law in order to work. What this kind of insurance coverage really does is offers insurance for any injuries or damages towards an additional party if you enter into car accident.. The present minimum amount is $750, 000 which means this coverage will cover you up to that limit. It is possible to raise the coverage should it be appropriate. If you must pay back greater than the amount that the policy covers, then the additional party's lawyer can come after your earnings or resources.

The other thing to consider is that this policy does not cover your injuries or damage to the truck you were driving. That is why this policy is almost always found in combination with other policies that provide more coverage.

2. General Liability Insurance - This insurance covers your tuck though it's not in operation. This insurance plan, in addition, provides coverage if your truck if it is damaged during loading as well as unloading, and also if your truck is burglarized or vandalized. These types of policies can be quite complicated and you ought to work with a specialized insurance agent to make sure that you are properly protected.

3. Non-Trucking Liability Insurance - When you are operating, your insurance may be the responsibility of the organization for which you will work. Non-Trucking Liability coverage is the insurance policy that provides protection while you are driving but not working.

4. Motor Truck Cargo Insurance - This particular insurance coverage protects you regarding damaged, destroyed, as well as stolen cargo. The person operating the truck is burdened with the value of the cargo until it reaches its ultimate destination. Should something transpires while the shipment is in transit, your Motor Truck Cargo Insurance will safeguard you from the expense of having to replace the shipment. This particular insurance coverage can also addresses cleanup in the event that the shipment be spilt on the roadway as well as a waterway.

It is very important to make sure that you have adequate coverage when it comes to commercial trucking insurance. If you are found not in compliance then you will be facing expensive fines and possibly losing your license. It is very important to work with an experienced and knowledge agent when shopping for trucking insurance. It could mean the difference between being in business for 40 years or losing everything you have.




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