Semi Truck Insurance: Everything You Need to Know
Semi Truck Insurance Explained A semi truck — also called an 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer — is one of the largest vehicles on the road. Insuring one requires specialized knowledge that general auto insurers often lack. Required vs. Optional Coverage Required by law (FMCSA): Highly recommended: Cost of Semi Truck Insurance Semi truck insurance typically costs […]
Hotshot Trucking Insurance: What Every Hotshot Trucker Needs
What is Hotshot Trucking? Hotshot trucking involves hauling time-sensitive, smaller loads using medium-duty pickup trucks with gooseneck or flatbed trailers. It’s a popular entry point into trucking due to lower equipment costs. Insurance Requirements for Hotshot Truckers If you’re hauling for hire as a hotshot trucker, you’ll typically need: Do Hotshot Truckers Need a CDL? […]
Types of Commercial Auto Insurance Filings Explained
What Are Commercial Auto Insurance Filings? Insurance filings are documents submitted to regulatory authorities that prove you maintain the minimum required insurance coverage. They are mandatory for most commercial carriers. Common Filing Types BMC-91 / BMC-91X The most common federal filing, required by the FMCSA for for-hire motor carriers hauling general freight in interstate commerce. […]