Saturday, January 24, 2009

What to Know About Trucking Insurance Quotes

By Steve Turner

If you have ever tried to compare your truck insurance quotes with those of your normal car, you will find that it is much more expensive, and for good reason. Trucks are much more expensive than cars, especially if you count the contents it is hauling. But Even though you may be paying quite a bit for your trucking insurance, it is easy to save money if you know how the quotes work.

As an insurance company decides how much they will charge you for your premiums, the first place they will look is your driving record. If it is clean you will get a better price, if you have had accidents or tickets in the last 5 years you can expect to pay significantly more.

If you look at all your insurance policies, the one for your truck, your car, your house etc. you will find that you are paying quite a bit of money each month for your insurance. However, if you are in need of bobtail or non-trucking insurance, you can save a lot of money if you group all those insurance policies together and have them all with the same company.

If you are interested in saving even more money, you should talk to your agent about changing your deductibles. This does mean that if you do get in an accident, you will have to pay more. If you do change them you could save hundreds of dollars a year.

Another large part of your premium price is based on the frequency of the problems you have. If you file any claims, your prices will go up. This means that if you have a minor accident, or if your windshield breaks with minimal damage, it is smart not to get your insurance company involved if the price of the repair is affordable.

Not all insurance companies are created equal. Some will be able to get you great rates while others will charge you a lot. It is good to shop around to make sure you are getting a good deal.

Some consumers feel nervous about shopping around for insurance, thinking that they don't know enough, or that they won't find the best deal. For those people it is smart to look into an insurance broker. They work with many insurance providers, and are able to find you the best price out of all the companies.

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