What is hot shot truck insurance
hot shot truck insurance is under the umbrella of commercial auto. This business type assists in cars, machinery, pipe, etc from A to B for a fee. This type of trucking business is our bread and butter. Feel free to get a No Obligation quote on us.
Get personalized hot shot truck insurance
We know a lot is riding on your hot shot truck insurance so you can feed your family. Let us help you put together a hot shot truck insurance package to meet your needs. We have experience working with bumper pull pickups, pickup trucks with a gooseneck utility trailer, to heavy duty pickup trucks with a 5th wheel. We have see it all. If you have more questions about hot shot truck insurance, give us a call.
Hot shot truck insurance questions
How much is Hot shot truck insurance?
There are a lot of factors that go into a hot shot truck insurance rate. This includes, type of truck, garaging location, radius, age of driver, driving record, value of the truck and dot history, to name a few.
What kind of insurance do i need to be a hot shot trucker?
Hot Shot truck insurance is under the umbrella of commercial auto. Most states require a minimum auto liability limit of $750,000 to be considered legal. Other coverages are available and may be required from your broker. This could include, truckers general liability, physical damage coverage on a none-owned trailer or motor truck cargo coverage.
Why is hot shot truck insurance so expensive?
The main reason hot shot truck insurance can be expensive is due to the potential impact or damage the vehicle can cause. Think about it, an average car weights between 2,000 to 4,000 lbs, while a commercial vehicle like a ag truck can be in the 40,000 lb range. If your still not convinced, try standing in front of a horse at full charge vs one of your kids. Long story short, all states require trucking operators to carrier a minimum auto liability limit of $750,000 just in case the worst case scenario happens. It's best to be prepared.
Recommended coverages for hot shot truck insurance
We can tailor an insurance package to your needs, anything from liability only to get you on the road, to full coverage.
- Auto Liability
- Uninsured Motorist
- Medical Payment
- Physical Damage
- Motor Truck General Liability
- Hired Auto
- Non-Owned Auto
- Rental Reimbursement
Other common trucking operations
We can insure almost any type of commercial truck out there. Below is the most common we see. If you don’t see the business class you are interested in, give us a call.
- Auto Haulers
- Agriculture Haulers
- Box Trucks
- Bulk Cement Haulers
- Dump Trucks
- General Freight Haulers
- Heavy Machinery Haulers
- Hot Shot Trucks
- Livestock Haulers
- Logging Trucks
- Produce Haulers
- Tow Trucks
States we can offer hot shot truck insurance
We can help put a competitive hot shot truck insurance package together for you. If you don’t see the business class you are interested in, give us a call.
