- The cheapest premium may not be the cheapest policy.
- Liability limits need to match the risks of the operation.
- Cargo coverage is separate from many liability protections.
- Physical-damage coverage may have different deductibles.
- Non-trucking liability may apply only in specific circumstances.
- Bobtail coverage isn’t necessarily interchangeable with other commercial coverage.
- Drivers may need to meet insurer eligibility requirements.
- Driver history can affect underwriting.
- Vehicle type can affect pricing. Operating radius can affect premiums.
- Cargo type can dramatically affect risk.
- Hazmat operations can require specialized coverage.
- Refrigerated cargo creates additional exposure.
- Trailer ownership and use should be disclosed accurately.
- Leased-operator arrangements can complicate insurance responsibilities.
- Additional insured requirements should be reviewed.
- Certificates of insurance don’t necessarily change the underlying policy.
- Exclusions can be more important than headline coverage.
- Deductibles can materially change total cost.
- Claims history can affect renewal pricing.
- Policy cancellation provisions matter.
- Ask how premium audits work.
- Ask whether mileage, payroll, revenue or other metrics affect audits.
- Compare equivalent coverage—not merely quoted premiums.
- Have the actual policy reviewed before assuming an agent’s summary tells the whole story.
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#16 — Commercial Truck Insurance Checklist. 25 Buyer-Beware Intelligence Points.