Commercial Truck Insurance Coverages

Whether you run under your own authority or lease on to a carrier, GIA Group, LLC matches hard-working drivers with protection built for the realities of the road—fast quotes, clear coverage, and support from agents who know trucking well.

Coverage

Primary Auto Liability

Meets FMCSA minimums and covers injuries to others and damage to their property when an insured commercial truck is at fault in an accident. Required for all interstate carriers.

Who typically needs it

All interstate carriers & owner-operators

All interstate carriers & owner-operators

All interstate carriers & owner-operators

Minimum limits / requirements

FMCSA:
$750K – $1M

(higher for hazmat)

FMCSA:
$750K – $1M

(higher for hazmat)

FMCSA:
$750K – $1M

(higher for hazmat)

Typical annual cost
(per power unit)

$5K – $12K

per truck / per year

$5K – $12K

per truck / per year

$5K – $12K

per truck / per year

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A highway with a large truck driving under a clear blue sky representing Primary Auto Liability services. A stylized letter "G" is present in the foreground.
A highway with a large truck driving under a clear blue sky representing Primary Auto Liability services. A stylized letter "G" is present in the foreground.
Coverage

Physical Damage Insurance

Covers repair or replacement of the insured tractor and trailer after collision, overturn, fire, theft, or vandalism. Lenders and leasing companies typically require proof of this coverage before funding equipment.

Who typically needs it

Equipment financed or valued $25K+

Equipment financed or valued $25K+

Equipment financed or valued $25K+

Minimum limits / requirements

No statutory minimum

lender may require “Stated Value”

No statutory minimum

lender may require “Stated Value”

No statutory minimum

lender may require “Stated Value”

Typical annual cost
(per power unit)

3% – 5% of equipment value

3% – 5% of equipment value

3% – 5% of equipment value

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White semi truck under blue sky representing Physical Damage Insurance coverage for commercial trucks.
White semi truck under blue sky representing Physical Damage Insurance coverage for commercial trucks.
Coverage

Motor Truck Cargo Insurance

Protects the value of freight being hauled against loss, damage, or theft—from refrigerated produce to high-value electronics—so shippers and brokers can book loads with confidence.

Who typically needs it

Carriers hauling shipper freight

Carriers hauling shipper freight

Carriers hauling shipper freight

Minimum limits / requirements

Common contracts: $100K – $250K

Common contracts: $100K – $250K

Common contracts: $100K – $250K

Typical annual cost
(per power unit)

$800 – $3K

per year

$800 – $3K

per year

$800 – $3K

per year

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Blue semi-truck with a white trailer parked near a lake — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Motor Truck Cargo Insurance coverage for freight protection against loss, damage, or theft.
Blue semi-truck with a white trailer parked near a lake — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Motor Truck Cargo Insurance coverage for freight protection against loss, damage, or theft.
Coverage

Bobtail / Non-Trucking Liability

Provides liability protection for owner-operators while the truck is off-dispatch, dead-heading, or returning home without a trailer—filling the gap where a motor carrier’s policy ends.

Who typically needs it

Leased-on owner-operators off the dispatch

Leased-on owner-operators off the dispatch

Leased-on owner-operators off the dispatch

Minimum limits / requirements

$1M liability

carrier lease agreements

$1M liability

carrier lease agreements

$1M liability

carrier lease agreements

Typical annual cost
(per power unit)

$350 – $900


$350 – $900


$350 – $900


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Red semi-truck without a trailer parked near a lake — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Non-Trucking and Bobtail Liability Insurance.
Red semi-truck without a trailer parked near a lake — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Non-Trucking and Bobtail Liability Insurance.
Coverage

Trailer Interchange Insurance

Provides physical damage coverage for non-owned trailers pulled under an interchange agreement. It is vital for power-only, port drayage, and drop-and-hook operations.

Who typically needs it

Power-only, drop-and-hook, port drayage

Power-only, drop-and-hook, port drayage

Power-only, drop-and-hook, port drayage

Minimum limits / requirements

$20K – $50K per trailer

(contract-driven)

$20K – $50K per trailer

(contract-driven)

$20K – $50K per trailer

(contract-driven)

Typical annual cost
(per power unit)

$450 – $1,2K

$450 – $1,2K

$450 – $1,2K

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Two white semi-trailers parked on a lot under a blue sky — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Trailer Interchange Insurance.
Two white semi-trailers parked on a lot under a blue sky — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Trailer Interchange Insurance.
Coverage

Workers’ Comp & Occupational Accident

Statutory workers’ comp for W-2 drivers or alternative occupational-accident plans for owner-operators. Provides medical, disability, and death benefits after a work-related injury.

Who typically needs it

Fleets with W-2 drivers;
O/Os requiring injury cover

Fleets with W-2 drivers;
O/Os requiring injury cover

Fleets with W-2 drivers;
O/Os requiring injury cover

Minimum limits / requirements

State WC statutes or $1M Occ Acc

State WC statutes or $1M Occ Acc

State WC statutes or $1M Occ Acc

Typical annual cost
(per power unit)

WC: $4% – 8% payroll

Occ Acc: $1,5K – $2,5K

WC: $4% – 8% payroll

Occ Acc: $1,5K – $2,5K

WC: $4% – 8% payroll

Occ Acc: $1,5K – $2,5K

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Truck driver standing confidently in front of a red semi-truck near a lake — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Accident Insurance coverage.
Truck driver standing confidently in front of a red semi-truck near a lake — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Accident Insurance coverage.
Coverage

Excess / Umbrella Liability

Adds an extra $1–$5 million (or more) above your underlying auto and general liability limits—often required by high-value shippers, oversized-load permits, and broker contracts.

Who typically needs it

High-value shippers,
oversized / overweight permits

High-value shippers,
oversized / overweight permits

High-value shippers,
oversized / overweight permits

Minimum limits / requirements

$1M – $5M over primary limits

$1M – $5M over primary limits

$1M – $5M over primary limits

Typical annual cost
(per power unit)

$1K – $2K per extra $1M

$1K – $2K per extra $1M

$1K – $2K per extra $1M

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White semi-truck parked near a lake with trees in the background — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Excess and Umbrella Liability Insurance.
White semi-truck parked near a lake with trees in the background — representing GIA Group, LLC’s Excess and Umbrella Liability Insurance.
Insurance Carriers

We offer commercial truck insurance from reliable carriers

Insurance Carriers

We offer commercial truck insurance from reliable carriers

Insurance Carriers

We offer commercial truck insurance from reliable carriers

FAQ

Common questions about truck insurance coverages

Feel free to ask if you need deeper explanations or check additional FAQs.

1. Do I really need cargo insurance if the broker already carries contingent cargo?

1. Do I really need cargo insurance if the broker already carries contingent cargo?

1. Do I really need cargo insurance if the broker already carries contingent cargo?

2. What’s the difference between Bobtail and Non-Trucking Liability?

2. What’s the difference between Bobtail and Non-Trucking Liability?

2. What’s the difference between Bobtail and Non-Trucking Liability?

3. How much umbrella coverage do shippers usually ask for?

3. How much umbrella coverage do shippers usually ask for?

3. How much umbrella coverage do shippers usually ask for?

4. Can I bundle Physical Damage and Cargo with the same carrier to save money?

4. Can I bundle Physical Damage and Cargo with the same carrier to save money?

4. Can I bundle Physical Damage and Cargo with the same carrier to save money?

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Get your quote today

Fast, simple, and tailored to your business.

Fill out the form, and our trucking insurance experts will contact you with the best options to protect your fleet and your bottom line.

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