epa clean up ins coverage

I cannot speak for the EPA cleanup coverage, but I can speak for carrying $5,000,000 in liability for hazmat. For me with hazmat rates it IS NOT worth it. Not to mention the hoops you have to jump through to haul hazmat. I would say if you ever did decide to go the hazmat tanker route to lease on someplace and let them deal with the headache of insurance, and compliance. My premium increase for the 5,000,000 in liability was over double and freight rates for hazmat that I had seen were only a little better than non hazmat. Tanker could possibly be different when it comes to hauling gas, diesel, or anhydrus i know i spelled that wrong. I know a guy that's looking for O/O's pulling hazmat tank if you would ever be interested in that you can P.M. me. Also he may be willing to give you more information about what he pays for his insurance for EPA cleanup and what not.

For your 500-600/month increase that begs the question as to what you're being charged as a leased O/O for insurance. If you're already paying $500/month as a leased O/O and it's going to increase another $500/month that'd put you at almost $12000/year for insurance which is flat out ridiculous unless you have a horrible driving record or you're young. I'm young, inexperienced, and I have horrible premiums with a clean 5 year record. High insurance does put a strain on things at times as well.