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This page provides simple, clear information on B-Double truck insurance, explaining what it covers, why it's essential for heavy haulage businesses, and how to get specialized protection for vehicles, trailers, and cargo.
So, you operate a B-Double truck – that’s a big deal! These powerful rigs are essential for moving huge amounts of goods across our country. But with big trucks come big responsibilities and big risks. That's why you need special 'B-Double Insurance'. It's not just any truck insurance; it's tailor-made to protect your valuable B-Double, the goods it carries, and your business from unexpected problems on the road.
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Questions about B-Double Insurance and General Enquiries
A B-Double is a large truck made up of a prime mover (the front engine part) connected to two trailers. The first trailer hitches directly to the prime mover, and the second trailer connects to the first, allowing for much bigger loads.
B-Doubles are much larger and carry heavier loads, which means they come with bigger risks and higher values. Standard truck insurance might not offer enough coverage for such a big asset, its two trailers, or the potential damage it could cause. Specialist B-Double insurance is designed for these specific needs.
It usually covers damage to your prime mover and both trailers, damage your truck might cause to other people's property or vehicles (third-party liability), and often the valuable cargo you're transporting. Some policies also include breakdown assistance or cover for lost income if your truck is out of action.
Getting a quote is easy! You'll typically need to provide details about your B-Double (make, model, year), its value, what you transport, your driving history, and where you operate. An insurance expert can then help you find the best policy for your specific needs.
Truck insurance typically consists of liability coverage, cargo coverage, comprehensive coverage, and personal accident insurance. We can tailor options to suit you.
A few factors that can affect your premium include the type of vehicle you drive, your driving record, the type and amount of coverage you choose, and the amount of your excess also known as a deductible.
You can lower your truck insurance premium by increasing your excess, shopping around for the best rate by using us as your insurance broker (we do the work for you!), and maintaining a good driving record.
In the event of an accident or claim, you should contact your us or your insurer right away.
Yes, if you need full comprehensive coverage on the trailer you will need to list the trailer on your policy. Some policies will include some default coverage up to a certain limit (usually $50,000 to 100,000) but this is usually for a liability aspect only.
Yes, comprehensive truck insurance policies provide coverage for theft and fire.
Generally speaking, you will need to take out dangerous goods liability coverage for protection. These limits can range so it's important you talk to us.
It's important to note though that some policies will have radius limits on them depending what you declared when setting up the policy. If you go outside of this radius limit there may be extra excesses applicable or issues in a claim.
Shielded uses quite a few when we quote and compare. These include Zurich, NTI, HMIA, Penn, Global Transport (GT), ATL, CGU, Vero, Hollard, Allianz, and QBE. Keep in mind we're not limited to these insurers, others do exist. It all comes down to what type of truck it is and what the purpose the truck will be used for.
