What this guide helps you evaluate
Fleet owners comparing insurance programs for commercial trucks and drivers.
This page is designed to help you compare the moving parts, organize due diligence and ask better questions before you commit money, sign a contract or change an operating process.
What to compare first
- Auto liability limits and covered autos
- Physical damage deductibles and valuation basis
- Motor truck cargo and non-owned trailer exposures
- Driver eligibility, MVR standards and telematics requirements
- Hired/non-owned auto and umbrella or excess layers
Step-by-step process
- 01
Build a vehicle and driver schedule with garaging, routes and annual mileage.
- 02
Normalize quotes to identical limits and deductibles.
- 03
Separate auto liability, physical damage, cargo and general liability premiums.
- 04
Ask how claims history and safety programs affect renewal pricing.
- 05
Verify certificates, additional insured requirements and contractual limits before binding.
Common mistakes and risk checks
- Comparing total premium when the limits are not equivalent.
- Failing to disclose long-haul routes, commodities or driver changes.
- Choosing a deductible the business cannot fund after a loss.