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Gooseneck Trucking Insurance

Gooseneck Trucking Insurance

Easily insure your gooseneck cargo to protect your freight and your business.

When it comes to trucking, getting freight insurance often isn’t optional. Many shippers require insurance and even in cases where it isn’t required, you are often more likely to get work if you insure cargo. Loadsure’s per-load insurance offers simple, cost-effective coverage to help your business succeed.

Protect your gooseneck freight with fast insurance coverage.

Get on the road fast thanks to per-load cargo insurance that takes just a few clicks.

Offering gooseneck cargo insurance makes you more attractive to brokers and shippers alike whether it’s actually required for a load or not. Getting fast, per-load freight insurance through DAT’s trusted partner Loadsure is the best way to do just that.

Loadsure leverages AI-driven technology to determine the going rate for every single load and set high-precision pricing. With Loadsure, you can get gooseneck insurance with up to $2 million in coverage in under 60 seconds.

Pay only for what you need with per-load gooseneck insurance.

Don’t get caught in expensive contracts — per-load insurance means you only pay for the coverage you need.

While many companies end up overpaying for gooseneck cargo insurance as a result of long-term contracts, those that work with Loadsure, DAT’s insurance partner, can say goodbye to wasting money. Loadsure calculates competitive rates and offers per-load insurance without any long-term contracts or hidden fees. It’s a flexible, easy-to-use solution for gooseneck trucking companies looking to insure their cargo.

Access gooseneck cargo insurance right from your load board.

Get gooseneck cargo insurance as soon as you pick up a load through the DAT load board.

Time is money for any gooseneck driver. Loadsure’s streamlined trucking insurance solution can help you save time and money. Thanks to its partnership with DAT, you can access Loadsure’s high-quality per-load insurance right from the DAT load board that you’re already using to find freight.

What is a gooseneck trailer?

Do I need a CDL to pull a gooseneck trailer?

What kind of insurance do I need for my gooseneck trailer?

How much does gooseneck freight insurance cost?

How else can DAT help my business?

Does DAT offer other products for carriers?

What is a gooseneck trailer?

Known and named for their long arched necks, gooseneck trailers are trailers that have a special hitching system that is installed over a pickup truck’s bed rather than at the rear of the vehicle. In addition to this unique hitching system, gooseneck trailers themselves are longer, wider, and heavier than many other types of trailers, meaning they offer increased stability and can carry more weight compared to other options.

With a gooseneck trailer, you can haul everything from livestock and farming equipment to boats and cars, so it’s no surprise that goosenecks are very popular among carriers.

Do I need a CDL to pull a gooseneck trailer?

Since federal law requires a Class A CDL license when operating a combination of vehicles with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds and gooseneck trailers can weigh anywhere between 5,000 and 10,000 pounds when empty, you will need a CDL to haul loads with a gooseneck trailer.

To earn your CDL, you’ll need to pass a skills test. In some cases, you may also need to take a written test.

What kind of insurance do I need for my gooseneck trailer?

As someone with a gooseneck trucking business, you’ll want to invest in a few types of insurance. You need at least $750,000 (preferably $1 million) in primary liability insurance to cover damage and injuries in accidents you are responsible for. Physical damage insurance, which will cover damage to your truck or trailer in accidents where someone else is liable, is also a good investment. Bobtail insurance is yet another good option, which will cover your vehicle if you’re in an accident when you aren’t hauling a load.

In addition, you’ll need cargo insurance for the specific freight you haul. Luckily, you can save money without sacrificing protection by purchasing Loadsure’s per-load insurance to cover each shipment.

How much does gooseneck freight insurance cost?

Gooseneck freight insurance costs can vary significantly based both on what freight you’re carrying and on whether you’re paying for insurance on a per-load basis or if you have a contract. Typically, contract insurance costs are higher than per-load costs since they are calculated to account for the most valuable freight you’re likely to haul, even if you only haul freight of that cost one time.

With per-load pricing available through DAT partner Loadsure, your gooseneck insurance pricing will vary from load to load. That means you’ll only pay higher premiums when you’re actually carrying freight that requires a greater level of coverage. Those higher costs will not have any impact on the insurance costs for your other loads.

How else can DAT help my business?

If you’re trying to get your business up and running as quickly and cost-effectively as possible but aren’t quite sure where to start, you can turn to the experts at DAT Authority! When you work with us, we’ll take care of all the heavy lifting that comes with getting your authority. We’ll handle your MC and DOT number paperwork. We’ll also file your BOC-3 form, state permits, and federal permits — and we’ll get things right the first time to save you time and money so you can get on the road fast.

Does DAT offer other products for carriers?

In addition to DAT Authority, DAT offers the most robust load board in the industry. So, once you’re insured, have your authority, and are ready to start hauling, you’ll be able to quickly search through loads to find something that matches your current needs.

With the DAT load board, you can filter loads by trailer type (including goosenecks!), origin, destination, and more to find the perfect match. You can also gain insights into shippers, brokers, and current market rates and trends, allowing you to make more informed business decisions.

“Claims like this typically take two to three months, but it only took two weeks with Loadsure.”

- John Coviello, President GMG Transwest Corp

"Loadsure is a no-brainer. I don't remember ever really having to sell it. It's just something that makes sense and the price is right. It’s another tool that makes me even better."

- Patrick O’Loughlin, COO, Regiment Logistics

Protect your cargo with per-load gooseneck freight insurance

Access Loadsure insurance right from your DAT load board to insure your gooseneck freight without monthly premiums. Save time and money and make your business more attractive to brokers and shippers. Get started today.