Umbrella & Excess Liability Insurance for Truckers
In trucking, big risks can lead to even bigger claims. Standard liability policies only go so far—and one serious accident can exceed your coverage limits. That’s where Umbrella and Excess Liability Insurance come in, providing an extra layer of protection for your trucking business.
At FleetGuard USA, we help owner-operators, fleets, and motor carriers secure higher limits so they’re never left exposed when the unexpected happens.
What Is Umbrella/Excess Liability Coverage?
Umbrella and Excess Liability policies extend beyond your existing liability coverage, kicking in when claims surpass your standard limits. They can apply to:
Primary Auto Liability (accidents on the road)
General Liability (claims from business operations off the road)
Employer’s Liability/Workers’ Comp gaps (in certain cases)
In short, these policies give your trucking business higher coverage limits—often in increments of $1 million—stacked on top of your existing insurance.
Why Truckers Need Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance
Protection against catastrophic claims – Serious accidents involving multiple injuries, fatalities, or extensive property damage can easily exceed standard limits.
Contract requirements – Brokers, shippers, and large clients often demand proof of higher liability limits before awarding loads.
Peace of mind – With an umbrella policy, you know your business has an additional safety net beyond your standard coverage.
Affordable security – Higher limits can be added at a relatively low cost compared to the protection they provide.
Protect Beyond the Basics
Don’t let one major claim put your business at risk. With Umbrella or Excess Liability Coverage from FleetGuard USA, you’ll have the protection you need to cover catastrophic losses, secure premium contracts, and operate with confidence.
Umbrella vs. Excess: What’s the Difference?
Although often used interchangeably, there’s a slight distinction:
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Excess Liability → Extends the limits of one specific policy (e.g., your Primary Auto Liability).
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Umbrella Liability → Provides broader protection, extending limits across multiple liability policies (such as Primary Auto, General Liability, and Employer’s Liability).
Both give you additional financial protection, but an Umbrella Policy can cover more situations.
Who Needs It?
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Owner-Operators under contract with brokers or shippers requiring higher limits.
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Fleets hauling Hazmat or high-value cargo where exposures are greater.
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Carriers seeking premium contracts that demand $2M, $5M, or even $10M liability limits.
Why FleetGuard USA?
Not every trucking company faces the same risks, and not every carrier offers the same terms. At FleetGuard USA, we:
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Work with multiple underwriters to secure competitive umbrella rates.
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Tailor limits to your specific contracts, cargo, and routes.
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Leverage decades of trucking and compliance experience to match your risk profile with the right carrier.
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Help you meet client requirements so you don’t miss out on profitable loads.
FleetGuard USA provides reliable, customized insurance solutions for trucking companies and owner-operators across the nation. Our mission is to keep you protected on every mile, with coverage you can count on and service you can trust.
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