Trucker’s General Liability Insurance for Owner Operators and Trucking Fleets

Trucker’s General Liability insurance protects your business from claims that do not arise from driving the truck itself. These losses often happen at docks, warehouses, yards, and customer locations, and they are not covered by Auto Liability.

Cogo Insurance places Trucker’s General Liability coverage for owner operators and fleets across the United States. We structure policies that align with real trucking operations and shipper contract requirements.

What Trucker’s General Liability Covers

Trucker’s General Liability responds to third party bodily injury and property damage claims unrelated to the operation of the vehicle on public roads.

Typical covered claims include:

  • Slip and fall injuries at loading docks
  • Injuries during loading or unloading of a trailer
  • Damage to customer property at a warehouse or yard
  • Claims arising from your premises or operations
  • Legal defense costs and settlements

This coverage fills a critical gap left by Auto Liability.

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Common Trucker’s General Liability Limits

Most policies are written with:

  • $1,000,000 per occurrence
  • $2,000,000 general aggregate

Higher limits are available and may be required by certain shippers, warehouses, or terminals.

Who Needs Trucker’s General Liability

Trucker’s General Liability is commonly required for:

  • Owner operators with their own authority
  • Fleets making dock deliveries or pickups
  • Carriers performing driver assisted loading or unloading
  • Operations entering shipper or warehouse facilities
  • Contracts requiring evidence of general liability coverage

Even carriers that rarely leave the cab can face GL exposure.

What Affects Trucker’s General Liability Pricing

Underwriters focus on:

  • Type of freight hauled
  • Frequency of loading and unloading
  • Driver involvement at docks
  • Prior liability losses
  • States of operation
  • Contractual requirements

Accurate descriptions of operations are essential for proper coverage.

Common General Liability Problems We Fix

Issues often appear only after a claim:

  • Assumptions that Auto Liability will respond
  • Exclusions for loading and unloading activities
  • Inadequate limits for contract requirements
  • Missing additional insured endorsements

Cogo Insurance reviews policy language and endorsements carefully.

Why Truckers Choose Cogo Insurance for General Liability

General Liability for trucking is not the same as a standard GL policy.

  • Access to trucking specific GL markets
  • Proper coordination with Auto Liability
  • Contract review support
  • Clear explanation of coverage boundaries
  • Claims support when incidents occur

We make sure your coverage responds where Auto Liability stops.

Trucker’s General Liability Insurance FAQ

No. It is not legally required, but many shippers and facilities require it by contract.

No. It covers different types of losses and complements Auto Liability.

Yes, when properly written, it covers bodily injury during loading and unloading activities.

Yes, subject to policy terms and exclusions.

Often yes. Premises and operations exposure still exists.

Yes. We review shipper and warehouse contracts to confirm GL compliance.