Why won't somebody give me an insurance quote

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  1. AndrewW

    AndrewW Bobtail Member

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    Like the title says. I've called 3 different agents and all of them don't have a "package" for me. 34 years old, no tickets, no accidents. Am I telling them something wrong? Most of them ask me the same questions about MVR, gross revenue estimate, type of transport, Over 500 miles or less, etc...

    Anybody got any tips or an agency they use?
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Have you asked them why they can't? If they can't answer you don't want that agent anyway.
    Also, Progressive commercial insurance is newbie friendly.
     
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  4. AndrewW

    AndrewW Bobtail Member

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    I did. Wouldn't answer me. Said I don't meet the criteria. Not sure if they're not looking for new customers or what. I have a couple more calls out to other agencies. Is a DOT # a requirement to get a quote? That is the only thing I answer no to.
     
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  5. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    And quite HIGH....
     
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  6. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    Have you tried OOIDA?
     
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  7. 24kHotshot

    24kHotshot Heavy Load Member

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    When Progressive is the only company who is willing to insure a new venture then high is your only choice.
    I couldn't get insurance from anybody except Progressive and they nailed me hard.
     
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  8. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Its to bad it has gotten this way. Someday they are going to get the courage to go after these ambulance chasing lawyers who are responsible for these high rates.......But I doubt it.
     
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  9. 24kHotshot

    24kHotshot Heavy Load Member

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    Not the lawyers fault.
    Every guy that drives a honda civic everyday decides he can drive a 65+ foot vehicle weighing 26k lbs or more and crashes or flips it before he paid his first month's insurance payment.
    The safe drivers pay the difference so the insurance company doesn't end up losing on the commercial policies.
     
  10. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Tort reform is whats needed. Lawyers suing everbody for huge amounts is allowed and needs to be reformed.
     
    Last edited: May 12, 2020
  11. StrokerTSi

    StrokerTSi Medium Load Member

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    What are you trying to insure? Just basic bobtail? Or truck trailer for your own business?
     
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