Auto Liability for trucks

7/5/2023

Trucking companies are required by law to purchase Auto Liability or Truck Liability Insurance. This insurance provides protection for the motor carrier for legal liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, and use of any insured automobile. The minimum limit that can be purchased is $750,000 combined single limit per state and federal regulations (BMC-91 or BMC-91X). We encourage all clients to strongly consider purchasing $1 million in coverage as it is a common requirement from freight brokerages and shippers. It also affords better protection to the motor carrier as a single accident can produce claims well exceeding either of these totals.
The FMCSA BMC-91/91X requires that motors carriers who transport certain hazardous cargo maintain a total of $5 million in auto liability coverages in those instances. It is also common and good practice for all motor carriers to consider purchasing excess or umbrella policies to properly address their risk.

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2 Comments

Deccan link

8/25/2023 05:40:18 am

TQ for sharing the valuable information about trucks.. keep sharing like this

Julio Batista link

3/31/2025 10:38:36 am

Appreciate your comment! It’s easy to overlook how critical insurance is until something goes wrong. With CMVs, the potential damage from a single incident can be massive — that’s why the right coverage and regular safety checks aren’t just smart, they’re essential. It’s all about protecting the driver, the business, and everyone else on the road.

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