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Motor Truck Cargo Insurance

Protect cargo in your possession with comprehensive coverage up to $250,000. Broad form coverage for a wide range of commodities with optional refrigeration protection.

What is Motor Truck Cargo Coverage?

Motor Truck Cargo insurance protects the freight you're hauling while it's in your care, custody, and control. This coverage responds when cargo is damaged, destroyed, or stolen during transit, protecting you from financial liability to shippers and cargo owners.

What's Covered

Cargo loss or damage during transit
Theft of cargo from the vehicle
Fire and explosion damage to cargo
Collision damage to cargo being transported
Overturns and rollovers affecting cargo
Refrigeration breakdown (for qualifying trailers)

Why Choose Cover Whale for Cargo Coverage

Flexible protection with limits and options that match your hauling operation

Broad Form Coverage

Wide range of covered commodities with flexible limits to match your hauling needs and protect diverse cargo types.

Limits Up to $250,000

Competitive coverage limits that protect your cargo investment and meet shipper requirements.

Refrigeration Coverage Available

Optional refrigeration breakdown coverage for trailers less than 10 years old protects temperature-sensitive cargo.

Fast Claims Processing

DriveSmart dash cam footage provides immediate documentation for faster cargo claims resolution.

Motor Truck Cargo Guidelines

Our underwriting standards and eligibility requirements

Coverage Limits: Limits available up to $250,000

Fleet Size: Targeting 1-75 power units

Flexibility: Can be written as a package or on a standalone basis

Experience: 2 years minimum driving experience with like vehicle

Refrigeration: Breakdown coverage available if trailers are less than ten years old

Coverage Form: Broad form for wide range of covered commodities

Common Commodities We Cover

Our broad form cargo coverage protects a wide range of freight types

General freight and dry goods
Building materials and supplies
Machinery and equipment
Food and beverage products
Retail and consumer goods
Auto parts and components
Paper and packaging materials
Refrigerated goods (with reefer coverage)
Electronics and appliances

Coverage availability varies by commodity type and operational profile. Contact us for specific commodity questions.

Ready to Protect Your Cargo?

Get comprehensive motor truck cargo coverage with flexible limits and broad form protection.