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Protect the Freight You Haul

Motor Truck Cargo insurance covers damage, theft, or loss of the goods in your care. Most freight brokers require it before they'll dispatch you a load — and for good reason.

$10K–$250K+ Limits
All Cargo Types
Reefer Breakdown Coverage
Same-Day Binding Available

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What Cargo Insurance Does (and Doesn't) Cover

Know your policy before you need to file a claim.

✓ Typically Covered

What's Included

  • Theft of cargo from truck or trailer
  • Fire or explosion damage to freight
  • Collision damage to goods
  • Water damage (covered perils)
  • Overturned or jackknifed trailer
  • Reefer breakdown (with endorsement)
  • Debris removal costs
  • Earned freight (with endorsement)
✗ Common Exclusions

What's Typically Excluded

  • Inherent vice of the cargo itself
  • Improper packing by the shipper
  • Losses during loading/unloading (can add)
  • War or nuclear events
  • Intentional acts by the driver
  • Certain high-risk commodities (varies)
  • Consequential damages to shipper
  • Mysterious disappearance without evidence

We Cover All Major Cargo Types

Specialized coverage available for high-value and perishable goods.

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General Freight

Dry goods, packaged products, and mixed loads. Most affordable premiums.

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Refrigerated / Reefer

Perishables, food, pharmaceuticals. Reefer breakdown endorsement available.

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Flatbed Cargo

Steel, lumber, machinery, building materials. Strapping & securement covered.

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Pharmaceuticals

High-value drugs and medical supplies. Enhanced security requirements.

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Auto Transport

Vehicle transport coverage for car haulers. Per-unit and blanket options.

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Produce & Perishables

Temperature-sensitive goods with coverage for spoilage from covered perils.

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Electronics

High-value tech goods often require higher deductibles and security protocols.

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Construction Equipment

Heavy equipment and machinery hauled on step-deck or lowboy trailers.

Choosing the Right Limit

Your cargo limit should match the maximum value of any single shipment you carry.

Coverage Limit Best For Broker Acceptable? Reefer Add-on?
$10,000 Low-value general freight, some agricultural ✗ Usually not
$25,000 Entry-level, some spot loads ✗ Often not
$50,000 Most general freight, building materials ✓ Most brokers
$100,000 Food, produce, mid-value goods ✓ Widely accepted
$150,000 Electronics, auto parts, higher-value loads ✓ Premium brokers
$250,000+ Pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, high-value freight ✓ Usually All brokers

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