Trucking Insurance for Owner-Operators & Small Fleets in Illinois

Primary liability, physical damage, motor truck cargo, and MCS-90 filings for owner-operators and small fleets operating out of northern Illinois and beyond.

Trucking Insurance Built for Illinois Carriers

Whether you're a single owner-operator running regional routes or a small fleet hauling freight across the midwest, we work with specialty trucking markets to find you the right coverage. Trucking is a specialty line — we understand USDOT requirements, MCS-90 filings, and the markets that write your class of risk.

Trucking Coverage Options

  • Primary Auto Liability — federally required for all for-hire carriers; minimum $750K for general freight
  • Physical Damage — collision and comprehensive coverage for your power units and trailers
  • Motor Truck Cargo — covers the freight you're hauling if damaged or lost
  • Bobtail / Non-Trucking Liability — covers your truck when operating without a load or outside dispatch
  • General Liability — covers non-trucking liability at your terminal, loading dock, or business premises
  • Occupational Accident — coverage for owner-operators who are not covered by workers comp
  • MCS-90 Endorsement — required filing for interstate for-hire carriers

Truck Types We Insure

  • Semi trucks and 18-wheelers
  • Flatbed trucks
  • Refrigerated / reefer trucks
  • Dump trucks
  • Box trucks and straight trucks
  • Owner-operators leased to carriers
  • Small fleets with their own authority

Frequently Asked Questions

What insurance do I need as an owner-operator in Illinois?

At minimum you need primary liability meeting FMCSA minimums ($750K for general freight, $1M for hazmat). If you have your own authority you'll also need MCS-90 filing, and you should strongly consider physical damage and cargo coverage.

Can you help with new authorities?

Yes — we work with markets that write new authorities. New ventures are harder to place but we know which carriers will consider them and what underwriting information you need to provide.

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Specialty markets for owner-operators and small fleets. Licensed in IL, WI, IN, and IA.

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