2 authorities under same name?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by DechkoTzar, Dec 19, 2017.

  1. DechkoTzar

    DechkoTzar Light Load Member

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    I have a small trucking company with 4 trucks so far. 3 of them are semi-trucks pulling flatbed trailers all over the country. The 4th unit is a pickup truck that I use for hauling the cars (it pulls 4 car unit trailer).

    Since those two kind of trucking business are totally different and have different insurance requirements (liability should be way lower for pickup truck but cargo needs to be higher) I need an advice how to separate those businesses. For now, I'm ending up paying higher liability for pickup truck and higher cargo insurance for all the trucks because of the pickup truck.

    I was told that one person cannot operate under two different MC/USDOT numbers. Any thoughts how to separate those two kinds of businesses in the eyes of insurance carriers?
     
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  3. ladr

    ladr Road Train Member

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    You insurance company should be able to write a policy designed for the lower requirements. If not shop around for a plan that suits your needs.
     
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    DechkoTzar Light Load Member

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    I have Northland and they're not flexible at all. Any suggestions?
     
  5. ladr

    ladr Road Train Member

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    Google Salter insurance.

    Or check the OOIDA side
     
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    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    Buy cargo insurance from two different insurance providers,one for the trucks one for the pick up.as far as liability i dont think you loosing much money by paying a higher limit for the pick up.
     
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    DechkoTzar Light Load Member

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    I'm trying. Getting odd responses like: AIG doesn't accept drivers from CA!?
     
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