Cargo Liability Insurance for Trucking & Commercial Haulers

for Trucking & Commercial VEHICLES

ELITE PARTNERS INSURANCE GROUP

Protection for the Freight You’re Paid to Transport

Cargo Liability Insurance—also known as Motor Truck Cargo Insurance—protects your business when freight is lost, damaged, or stolen while in your care, custody, and control. At Elite Partners Insurance Group, we provide cargo liability coverage built specifically for trucking operations, helping carriers stay compliant, protect shipper relationships, and avoid costly out-of-pocket claims.

If you haul freight for hire, cargo coverage isn’t optional—it’s a requirement.



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Who Needs Cargo Liability Insurance

This coverage is critical for:

Owner-operators hauling freight for others

Motor carriers and trucking fleets

Contracted and for-hire carriers

Brokers requiring proof of cargo coverage

Shippers and receivers demanding compliant insurance

Available in 47 states (not licensed in Hawaii, Alaska, or Delaware)


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What Cargo Liability Insurance Covers

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Freight Damage

Covers damage to cargo caused by covered events such as collisions, load shifts, or sudden braking while in transit.

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Cargo Theft

Protects against losses caused by theft, including stolen trailers or cargo taken during transit or at approved stops.

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Fire & Covered Accidents

Pays for cargo losses resulting from fire, explosion, or covered vehicle accidents.

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Loading & Unloading Incidents

Coverage may apply when cargo is damaged during loading or unloading, depending on policy terms.

What Cargo Liability Insurance Does Not Cover

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Understanding coverage limits helps avoid surprises:


  • Your own truck or trailer damage (Physical Damage required)
  • Injuries or third-party property damage (Auto Liability required)
  • Certain high-value or excluded commodities
  • Poor securement or improper packaging in some cases
  • Losses outside covered territory or conditions


We help you combine the right policies so every part of your operation is properly protected.

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Why Cargo Insurance Is Often Set Up Wrong

Many businesses run into problems because:

1.

Cargo limits are too low for the loads being hauled

2.

Specific commodities aren’t listed or are excluded

3.

Theft coverage is restricted or sub-limited

4.

Policies don’t match broker contract language

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Stop Overpaying for Cargo Liability Insurance 

If you’re an owner-operator, fleet owner, or contractor, chances are you’re paying for coverage you don’t need—or missing coverage you do. Elite Partners Insurance Group helps you switch smarter, with policies built to fit your operation and pricing that makes sense.

We shop the market, cut the waste, and get your coverage set up fast—so you can save money, stay compliant, and keep moving.


 Serving 47 U.S. states.

Not Available in Hawaii, Alaska, or Delaware

A Commercial Truck Insurance Partner—Not Just Another Agent

Why Choose Elite Partners Insurance Group

Elite Partners Insurance Group specializes in commercial trucking insurance built to fit your operation. No cookie-cutter policies—just the right coverage to keep you compliant, protected, and saving money.

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Fast commercial truck insurance quotes with quick turnarounds

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Plain-language explanations—no insurance jargon

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Policies structured to pass DOT audits, shipper requirements, and contracts

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Strong relationships with factoring companies, finance companies, and fuel card providers

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Real customer service before, during, and after the policy is written

OUR GUARANTEE

Every commercial insurance policy we sell is true to fit—no gaps, no wasted coverage, and no surprises when it matters most.