Garbage Truck Insurance Built for Waste & Recycling Operations

Protect your fleet, your team, and the communities you serve—24/7.

Garbage trucks face tough working conditions: dense neighborhoods, tight routes, heavy loads, and constant starts and stops. GIA Group, LLC offers garbage truck insurance designed specifically for waste haulers, sanitation contractors, and municipal fleet operators—helping you meet contract requirements and stay protected every mile.

White garbage truck representing Garbage Truck Insurance services
White garbage truck representing Garbage Truck Insurance services
White garbage truck representing Garbage Truck Insurance services

Coverage

What’s covered in a Garbage Truck Insurance policy?

What’s covered in a Garbage Truck Insurance policy?

From single-unit trucks to full fleets, our coverage options help protect your vehicles, team, and community responsibilities.

From single-unit trucks to full fleets, our coverage options help protect your vehicles, team, and community responsibilities.

Coverage
Why it matters
Auto Liability

Required coverage for third-party bodily injury and property damage

Physical Damage

Protects your garbage truck from collision, theft, fire, or vandalism

General Liability

Covers non-driving incidents, like damage at disposal sites

Medical Payments / Personal Injury Protection

Helps cover injuries to drivers or passengers

Workers’ Compensation or Occupational Accident

Required in most contracts; covers injury on the job

Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist

If another driver causes damage and doesn’t carry enough insurance

Pollution Liability (optional)

Coverage for environmental incidents during waste hauling

Insurance Carriers

Insurance companies we work with

Insurance Carriers

Insurance companies we work with

Insurance Carriers

Insurance companies we work with

Quote

What's needed for a quote

We make quoting fast and accurate. To get started, have the following:

  1. Business name and legal structure

  2. Driver and vehicle info (VIN, year, make, model)

  3. Type of waste or recycling hauled

  4. Area of operation (city, county, state)

  5. Prior insurance information (if applicable)

Success Stories

Real results from GIA clients

We insure independent haulers, subcontracted city routes, and specialty waste services across the U.S.

Please note
Every trucking operation is different, and so are insurance premiums. At GIA Group, we work hard to find the best possible rates and coverage for each client. These stories highlight results we’re proud of, though individual outcomes may vary.

Pennsylvania

January 2026

Cargo Van General Freight - Auto Liability, Cargo Liability, Physical Damage

Price per truck

$ 5,100

Illinois

January 2026

Reefer - General Liability, Auto Liability, Cargo Liability, Physical Damage

Price per truck

$ 13,700

Mississippi

January 2026

Towing Company - Cargo Liability

Price per truck

$ 1,600

Pennsylvania

January 2026

Cargo Van General Freight - Auto Liability, Cargo Liability, Physical Damage

Price per truck

$ 5,100

Illinois

January 2026

Reefer - General Liability, Auto Liability, Cargo Liability, Physical Damage

Price per truck

$ 13,700

Mississippi

January 2026

Towing Company - Cargo Liability

Price per truck

$ 1,600

Pennsylvania

January 2026

Cargo Van General Freight - Auto Liability, Cargo Liability, Physical Damage

Price per truck

$ 5,100

Illinois

January 2026

Reefer - General Liability, Auto Liability, Cargo Liability, Physical Damage

Price per truck

$ 13,700

Mississippi

January 2026

Towing Company - Cargo Liability

Price per truck

$ 1,600

Cost explanation

What does Garbage Truck Insurance cost?

Costs vary based on region, number of units, driving history, and type of material hauled. On average, garbage truck insurance ranges from $10,000 to $20,000 per vehicle per year, with higher rates for hazardous waste or specialty equipment.

These are estimates only—fill out our quick contact form to get started. We work with top-rated carriers who specialize in heavy commercial auto and municipal work.

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Stay protected wherever the road takes you

Through our exclusive partnership with RoadsideMASTERS.com, you get 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance—available across the U.S. and Canada. From towing to tire changes, your coverage goes the distance.

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Stay protected wherever the road takes you

Through our exclusive partnership with RoadsideMASTERS.com, you get 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance—available across the U.S. and Canada. From towing to tire changes, your coverage goes the distance.

Aerial view of a coastal highway curving along the ocean, representing roadside assistance services

Stay protected wherever the road takes you

Through our exclusive partnership with RoadsideMASTERS.com, you get 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance—available across the U.S. and Canada. From towing to tire changes, your coverage goes the distance.

Our advantages

Why choose GIA Group, LLC for Garbage Truck Insurance?

Why choose GIA Group, LLC for Garbage Truck Insurance?

Fast quotes & certificates

for municipal and subcontract bids

Fast quotes & certificates

for municipal and subcontract bids

Strong coverage

that meets city, state, and landfill contract standards

Strong coverage

that meets city, state, and landfill contract standards

Flexible policy options

for single trucks or expanding fleets

Flexible policy options

for single trucks or expanding fleets

We know trucking

and understand route-based liability and downtime risks

We know trucking

and understand route-based liability and downtime risks

Blog

Insights for every truck in your fleet

Explore the GIA Group, LLC blog for real-world tips on insuring semis, box trucks, dump trucks, tow trucks, and more. See how coverage and safety practices translate into better protection for every vehicle you run.

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Feb 13, 2026

Fleet operations

Semi Truck Insurance Coverage: Costs, Compliance, Strategy

Semi truck insurance coverage: costs, compliance, and key protections explained.

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White semi-truck with trailer driving on a mountain highway during daylight.

Feb 13, 2026

Fleet operations

Semi Truck Insurance Coverage: Costs, Compliance, Strategy

Semi truck insurance coverage: costs, compliance, and key protections explained.

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White semi-truck with trailer driving on a mountain highway during daylight.

Feb 13, 2026

Fleet operations

Semi Truck Insurance Coverage: Costs, Compliance, Strategy

Semi truck insurance coverage: costs, compliance, and key protections explained.

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Truck loading safety with palletized cargo being staged at a warehouse loading dock before loading into a container truck

Feb 5, 2026

Fleet operations

Truck Loading Safety Best Practices & Insurance Impact

Explore best practices for truck loading safety, it may lower risk and operational costs.

Read more

Truck loading safety with palletized cargo being staged at a warehouse loading dock before loading into a container truck

Feb 5, 2026

Fleet operations

Truck Loading Safety Best Practices & Insurance Impact

Explore best practices for truck loading safety, it may lower risk and operational costs.

Read more

Truck loading safety with palletized cargo being staged at a warehouse loading dock before loading into a container truck

Feb 5, 2026

Fleet operations

Truck Loading Safety Best Practices & Insurance Impact

Explore best practices for truck loading safety, it may lower risk and operational costs.

Read more

Row of semi-trucks covered in snow parked in a lot during winter.

Jan 19, 2024

Fleet operations

Winterizing Your Semi-Truck: Essential Tips for Safe Winter Operations

A comprehensive guide on winterizing semi-trucks.

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Row of semi-trucks covered in snow parked in a lot during winter.

Jan 19, 2024

Fleet operations

Winterizing Your Semi-Truck: Essential Tips for Safe Winter Operations

A comprehensive guide on winterizing semi-trucks.

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Row of semi-trucks covered in snow parked in a lot during winter.

Jan 19, 2024

Fleet operations

Winterizing Your Semi-Truck: Essential Tips for Safe Winter Operations

A comprehensive guide on winterizing semi-trucks.

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Person checking a weather forecast on a smartphone, representing route planning and safety awareness for truck drivers.

Dec 19, 2023

Fleet operations

Best Weather Apps for Truckers Safety and Insurance Cost Reduction

In this article, we explore the top weather apps for truckers in 2023.

Read more

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Dec 19, 2023

Fleet operations

Best Weather Apps for Truckers Safety and Insurance Cost Reduction

In this article, we explore the top weather apps for truckers in 2023.

Read more

Person checking a weather forecast on a smartphone, representing route planning and safety awareness for truck drivers.

Dec 19, 2023

Fleet operations

Best Weather Apps for Truckers Safety and Insurance Cost Reduction

In this article, we explore the top weather apps for truckers in 2023.

Read more

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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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.

By submitting data through this form, you agree to the Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions

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.

By submitting data through this form, you agree to the Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions

© 2015 - 2026 • GIA Group, LLC • In California DBA: GIA Trucking Insurance Agency

© 2015 - 2026 • GIA Group, LLC • In California DBA: GIA Trucking Insurance Agency

© 2015 - 2026 • GIA Group, LLC • In California DBA: GIA Trucking Insurance Agency