Semi Truck Bobtail Insurance

If you’re an owner-operator on lease with a carrier and sometimes drive without a trailer, this is known as bobtailing and is usually not covered under the insurance policy provided by your carrier. Check your lease agreement or check with your carrier to see if you need semi truck bobtail insurance.

What is bobtail truck insurance?

Commercial truck bobtail insurance is a liability insurance policy that provides coverage in the event of an accident that occurs while you drive your rig without a trailer attached. This can include to and from a load pickup, or if you take your rig in for service.

Bobtail truck insurance cost

The cost of bobtail trucking insurance depends on a few factors, such as how often you drive your truck without a trailer, how old your truck is, and your driving record. On average, you can expect to pay around $35-60 per month for bobtail insurance.

What other types of trucking insurance should I have?

If you own your truck and are on lease with a carrier, you should carry property damage coverage, which serves to repair or replace your truck in the event of an accident. You should also carry comprehensive coverage on your truck, which will pay for any damage to your truck that occurs from theft, vandalism, or inclement weather.

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