What is “towing and clean-up coverage,” do I have it and do I have enough?
Towing and clean-up coverage is what you will need in the case of an accident to clean-up debris from your equipment and cargo, as well as towing your equipment and/or off-loading your cargo. You should also have coverage for storage costs after the wreck.
Now the big question is do you have enough coverage? Let’s talk a bit more about that.
Being out on the road, you’ve probably heard some of the horror stories about the cost to clean up a crash scene. On average we see tow bills that run around $30,000. Some can be lower but some can be much, much higher depending on many factors. We have seen bills as high as $100,000 and more. You need to make sure you protect yourself as much as you can for those instances.
Most physical damage insurance policies will include some coverage for towing, clean-up and storage, however it is not always enough. Did you know that if you choose not to carry physical damage on your equipment you won’t have any coverage to clean-up, tow or store the units?
Then we must address the freight you are hauling. Whether you carry your own cargo coverage or you are leased and your motor carrier has this coverage, a cargo policy will also have some towing, clean-up and storage coverage included.
OOIDA has the built-in coverage and we offer a wide range of supplemental coverage you can add on for a very reasonable price.
We are here to help you succeed. So, don’t find yourself in debt to a tow company. Call one of OOIDA’s expert insurance agents today to discuss your coverage. We’re an industry-leading expert in commercial truck insurance, and our agents are always available to provide answers to your questions.
You can reach an OOIDA truck insurance agent Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT at 800-715-9369.
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