Insurance

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by biggi1996, Mar 30, 2021.

  1. biggi1996

    biggi1996 Light Load Member

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    What type of coverage do I need just to be able to take my truck to the shop and back. Don't want to risk getting it impounded or towed
     
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  3. catchall1234

    catchall1234 Light Load Member

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  4. biggi1996

    biggi1996 Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the response. But I have spoken to two different agents today and they said I can't get it unless I'm leased to a carrier. I explained to them that I'm working on the truck at the moment and not trying to haul freight. Getting it road ready.
     
  5. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    Might be cheaper to just have it towed to the shop.
     
  6. ApeHangerGod

    ApeHangerGod Bobtail Member

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    How far is the shop? I’d just drive it there if it’s within a reasonable distance!
     
  7. ChevyCam

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    Non trucking liability is what I have through progessive. About 800 / year.
     
  8. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

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    Non trucking liability covers you when moving NOT under dispatch, other wise you would be covered by the carrier's coverage, In 43 years, I haven't seen a NTL cover anything.That's why you need to be leased...

    Bobtailing has nothing to do with it IF you were under dispatch.

    Had a guy arrive AT 0800. Plant says stuff won't be ready till 5; drop the tank under the spiller and go sleep in the shade. He decides to bobtail out for a good breakfast as it looks like it's gonna be a long night.

    Bobtailing back he bumps a car that starts to go and re-stops. We paid, not his NTL

    One of my owner operated box trucks isn't dispatched, goes for oil change. On his way back gets sideswiped by a Mercedes who blew around him a the right turn to keep from following him. Claims Bodily Injury and his NTL says 'not our problem, getting the truck serviced is under the carrier's insurance.... W H A T ! ! !

    Our insurance goes to a NJ insurance NYL specialist and there is precedent. We are covering this one...
     
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