Monday, April 6, 2009

Affordable Trucking Insurance Costs

By Steve Turner

When looking for trucking insurance search for competitive rates, but do anything else you can to decrease your premium even further. One way to do this is to purchase your policy from an insurance provider that specializes in trucking insurance because sometimes their rates are lowest.

The age of the commercial truck is not a large factor when determining the rate offered for coverage. Unlike in the auto insurance industry, providers have found that older trucks are better taken care of than newer ones. Because of this the factor considered in creating your rate is the overall condition of the truck.

Keeping the safety features of your truck in great condition can have a positive affect on your premium. The Department of Transportation (DOT) will give you an inspection to determine how these stand, although it is not required to receive insurance coverage.

Safety is the greatest concern in the trucking insurance business. If you attach signs saying "This truck makes wide turns" or the like can further reduce your premium.

How many years you have been driving truck will affect your insurance premium. If you are between the ages of 30 and 65 it will be easier for you to receive coverage. Driving records that are clean will result in a lower premium rate.

If you have long-haul trucking experience this could decrease your premium rate. Also the longer that you have been with your current employer the more favorable your premium will be as well.

The insurance provider that you purchase from should have a history of great customer service. And since each provider may offer different types of coverage determine if you need additions such as cargo insurance before you purchase your policy.

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