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Off-Dispatch Liability Protection

Bobtail / Non-Trucking Liability

Bobtail and Non-Trucking Liability insurance covers owner-operators when driving their truck without a trailer (bobtail) or for personal use outside of motor carrier dispatch. Your motor carrier's primary liability does not cover these situations.

What's Covered

  • Driving without a trailer (bobtail)
  • Personal use of the truck
  • Driving to/from a pickup or delivery
  • Deadhead miles between loads
  • Bodily injury and property damage to others

What's Not Covered

  • While under dispatch (covered by primary liability)
  • Damage to your own truck
  • Cargo
  • Intentional acts

Typical Limits & Deductibles

Typical Limit$1,000,000 per occurrence
Deductible$500 – $2,500 typical

Frequently Asked Questions

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