Short-Haul Trucking Insurance

Short-Haul Trucking Insurance

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we Help

As a Commercial Truck Insurance Provider for Short-Haul Truckers, we have a solution to assist you no matter what level your trucking company is currently at.

We can help no matter what you are hauling:

  • Semi-Trucks
  • Delivery Trucks
  • Light use trucks
  • Moving vans
  • Straight trucks
  • Box trucks
  • Refrigerated trailers
  • Hotshot Trucking
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Short-Haul Trucking Insurance

What and Why?

What is Short-Haul Trucking Insurance?

If you are a short-haul trucking carrier, you mostly stay within a 150 air-mile radius and report back to the same location to end your day. These operations usually function locally, and it is an attractive way to bring in new drivers who want to be home each night. These companies can range from a few drivers to very large-scale operations that host regional hubs. They can include hotshot trucking and box truck delivery as well. 

There are a lot of risks that come along with short-haul trucking.

Why do you need Short-Haul Trucking Insurance?

FMCSA regulations are in place to protect drivers and ensure they operate with the utmost safety, avoiding potential road hazards.

Your trucking compliance plays a major role in your insurance rates.

We are here to educate you on all risks, no matter what you are hauling.

We specialize in Commercial Trucking Insurance and work with our partners, Compliance Navigation Specialists, to cover your compliance needs as well.

QUESTIONS?

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know your Coverage

It is important to keep in mind legal requirements when obtaining trucking insurance. Commercial Truck Insurance is mandatory in all 50 states and failure to obtain coverage could cost you a lot of money in fines or even worse, your license. By law, you must have a minimum of 750,000 in auto liability and cargo coverage (coverage depends on what your trucks are hauling). 

Auto Liability
1 K+

Auto Liability, also known as Bodily Injury Physical Damage (BIPD), depends on the overall gross-vehicle weight (GVW) when hauling.

Under 10,001 lbs GVW = $300,000 while over 10,001 lbs GVW = $750,000

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Umbrella/Excess

Umbrella insurance is a supplemental policy that provides additional liability coverage beyond the limits of your standard insurance policies. 

Physical Damage
1 K+

Physical Damage is not required for Commercial Truck Insurance, but we do recommend it. Coverage depends on what you are driving and can range from $1000 to $200K.

Types of Coverage

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Reefer Breakdown

Provides you protection in the event that your refrigerated trailer breaks down due to mechanical failure of the temperature control system. This coverage will provide insurance for the loss of cargo so you don’t have to.

2

Liability

Whether you operate as a long-haul or short-haul trucker, you will always run into the risk of getting into an accident. That’s why all states require you to carry liability insurance.

Your transportation liability insurance will cover bodily injury, provide financial support for medical expenses, and property damage. If legal action is taken out against you because of the accident, your liability insurance will also cover the cost of your defense, regardless if you are found to be at fault or not.

3

Medical Payments

Provides short-haul truckers medical payments to help pay hospital bills resulting from an accident despite who is at fault.

4

Physical Damage

This is the type of insurance that you need to pay for the damage to your tractor/trailer during an accident, or because of another covered loss. Coverage will include both comprehensive damage caused by vandalism, theft or severe weather, as well as collision damage caused by an accident.

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Underinsured or Uninsured Motorists Insurance

If your truck/trailer is damaged or you sustain injuries in an accident that is caused by a party that does not have sufficient Auto Insurance coverage, this coverage will pay for your injuries.

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Before we can get you an estimate, we are going to need some information. Fill out a complete quote or quick quote to get started.

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After we gather all of your information we will get back to you with a detailed breakdown of your coverage and how much it will cost.

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Our Commercial Truck Insurance specialists are constantly working to get you the best rates, whether you are a new or existing client.

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Customers Reviews

The guys over at CNS Insurance have the best prices compared to everyone else. Thank you guys.
Robert NievesOwner
Great insurance company! They are friendly and work with you in anyway and they get you on the road within hours.
Gustavo MendozaOwner
While shopping for insurance, Kiel was friendly & knowledgeable every step of the way in choosing a commercial insurance policy for my freight company. His communication was stellar and getting set up was easy as pie. Rates were awesome and competitive. Holly processes all of our COI requests and answers our questions in a very timely fashion. She is always helpful, prompt and attentive. We appreciate this in our industry more than words can describe because it’s so fast pace, having someone who can get you what you need expeditiously really matters. We are very pleased!
Marie AllenOwner
Miss Holly is an amazing account manager .. I just wanna say thank you for your help for the last 4yrs you guys been there for me .. I can name everybody from account to insurance and tax everyone they are very helpful team .. if you own a trucking company I will recommend CNS Insurance.
Truck AmarOwner
I was in a desperate time in my business and I really needed a breakthrough to continued to make money. Tony along with the team not only got me a great price to get my insurance they fought for me as if it was there own business. You do not find real people like that anymore and I will always remember the effort they put in to make sure I succeeded. If you want someone to get the job done these are the people you need guaranteed.
Kevin AntoineOwner
Excellent place, excellent staff, excellent communication, These guys help you out immediately when you call them. I work with Holly Turner númerouse of times and she”s been helpful and does everything immediately, I recommend CNS Insurance to anyone who needs help with insurance.
Myrian BedoyaOwner
Only started doing business with them six weeks ago but looking forward for us to have a great long term relationship. Thanks for all you do.
Miguel McKenzieOwner
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CASE STUDY

Company A, a 9-truck carrier, approached CNS due to a problem in their operations. Their surplus lines carrier who was charging $190,000 annually for 9 trucks was canceling their liability insurance. The trucking company called CNS to see what could be done.

CNS reviewed carrier’s roadside safety, performance, driver files, loss ratio history, systems, and process. CNS analyzed the company had no losses but high BASIC SMS scores. Upon further investigation there were only two drivers that had bad records.

CNS developed hiring and qualification standards and implemented these standards within the company. The company also engaged CNS to manage their divers through drivers qualifications, monitoring drivers and training drivers.

As shown in the graph, the clients safety scores improved year after year.

As a result of the improved safety scores CNS Insurance was able to secure insurance which saved the company $100,000.00 in annual premium. The client has been a loyal CNS and CNS Insurance customer for 6 years.

We Are Your Insurance Family

We are always a phone call away.

Our customer service is unmatched and we take pride in the fact that we build lasting relationships with everyone we talk to whether you are a client or not.

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DOT Compliance? We have you covered

Risk assessment

Our DOT compliance partner, Compliance Navigation Specialist, are available with trucking compliance advice and DOT Compliance Programs that keep your company on the right track by keeping your risk low and even your insurance rates even lower.

Risk mitigating services:

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Driver Training

Driver training and education is a very valuable resource to ensure a healthy fleet, and compliant safety practices. Our trainers can tailor our training to your specific operation.
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DOT Mock Audits

The CNS Specialists assist with all types of audits, including performing a Mock DOT Audit which analyzes your company and ensures you are prepared for a real audit when it happens.
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Driver File Management

Driver File Management is a service to manage your Driver Qualification Files (DQFs) and reduce your risk by establishing and keeping your driver files accurate, organized and diligent.
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DOT Compliance Programs

Our programs promote proactive safety, which means regularly maintaining the safety and compliance of your company, keeping you ahead of the FMCSA.
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