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New driver insurance ? END DUMP VS HOPPER !!

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by KwBulk18, Aug 17, 2019.

  1. Aug 17, 2019 #1
    KwBulk18

    KwBulk18 Light Load Member

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    so my brother just got his cdl . He debating on to purchase a end dump or hopper bottom because he can get work for both . Most companies require 1mill liability 25k cargo ect ect. But I was told that end dump insurance would be higher due to tip overs ect . But I don’t know because I never priced hopper bottom insurance . SO ARE THERE ANY DRIVERS THAT HAVE HAULED BOTH THAT CAN GIVE ME SOME INSIGHT SO I CAN PASS ALONG ? Thanks
     
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  3. Aug 17, 2019 #2
    starmac

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    What will he be hauling in the end dump?
     
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  4. Aug 17, 2019 #3
    KwBulk18

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    Same as what he would haul in hopper but maybe sand and gravel when ag is slow
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2019 #4
    25(2)+2

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    They haul all kinds of things in hoppers, too.
    A local outfit has some center dumps, a few end dumps, and mostly hoppers to.haul.sand to a rail head, they use the hoppers almost exclusively.
     
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  7. Aug 17, 2019 #5
    KwBulk18

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    But I get that I’m trying to find out about insurance not what they can haul boss lol
     
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  8. Aug 17, 2019 #6
    25(2)+2

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    Get some quotes, I have no idea what those will show. But you will find there are differences in insurers on this and nearly any other issue.

    Compare long haul rates to limited area rates, again , differences will show up.

    Hoppers do run long haul more, from what I've seen. Also harder to wash out.
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2019 #7
    Cat sdp

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    The insurance company will give you a hard time if you don’t have any end dump experience......... some won’t even take you on without experience....

    Hopper would be easier to get insurance with no experience.
     
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    KwBulk18 and 25(2)+2 Thank this.
  10. Aug 17, 2019 #8
    KwBulk18

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    Thanks so with that being said I’m sure hopper bottom insurance is way cheaper than end dump lol
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2019 #9
    starmac

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    My insurance has never even asked that I can remember. All they ask is what I primarily haul, and for some reason want me to list one trailer. I can insure several trucks, but they only need one trailer listed, so I generally just list my log trailer. lol
     
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