Oversized & Specialized Freight Specialists

Heavy Haul Truck
Insurance for Oversized
& Specialized Freight

Commercial insurance for heavy-haul trucking companies transporting oversized loads, construction equipment, industrial machinery, superloads, cranes, wind turbine components, and specialized freight.

Owner Operators
Fleets
Lowboy & RGN Trailers
Up to $5M+ Limits
Fast Certificates
Nationwide Coverage

Some of the insurance markets we work with

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
National Indemnity Company
GEICO
Lloyd's of London
Everspan Group
Berkley Small Business Solutions
Northland Insurance
Canal Insurance
Applied Underwriters
Crum & Forster
IAT Insurance Group
Carolina Casualty

Carrier availability varies by state, operation type, fleet size, and underwriting requirements.

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Limits Up to $5M+
Superload & project programs
All Trailer Types
Lowboy, RGN, multi-axle & more
Same-Day Certs
Fast certificates available
Owner-Op & Fleet
Specialty heavy haul markets

Who We Cover

Heavy Haul Operations We Insure

From single-unit owner-operators running lowboys to multi-truck superload fleets — we work with specialty markets that understand oversized freight.

Heavy Haul Trucking

Heavy Haul Trucking

Oversized Load Carriers

Oversized Load Carriers

Superload Transporters

Superload Transporters

Heavy Equipment Movers

Heavy Equipment Movers

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment

Wind Energy Transport

Wind Energy Transport

Crane & Machinery Haulers

Crane & Machinery Haulers

Oilfield Equipment

Oilfield Equipment

Mining Equipment

Mining Equipment

Industrial Machinery

Industrial Machinery

Coverage Options

What's Covered

Heavy haul programs are built around your specific operation — cargo type, trailer configuration, load values, and contract requirements.

Commercial Auto Liability

Required by FMCSA for all for-hire carriers. Covers bodily injury, property damage, and legal defense from covered accidents. Available up to $5M+ for specialized operations.

Physical Damage

Covers your tractor and specialty trailer for collision, comprehensive loss, theft, and weather — including lowboy, RGN, double-drop, and multi-axle configurations.

Motor Truck Cargo

Protects the equipment or freight in transit — excavators, cranes, transformers, wind blades, and heavy machinery — from covered loss or damage during transport.

General Liability

Covers non-auto claims including job-site incidents, loading dock injuries, and customer-property damage that occur in the course of your trucking operations.

Excess Liability / Umbrella

Stacks additional limits over your primary auto and GL — essential for high-value heavy haul loads, superload permits, and contract requirements up to $5M or more.

Trailer Interchange

Physical damage on non-owned trailers used under a trailer interchange agreement — critical when operating with rented or borrowed specialty trailers.

Inland Marine / Cargo

Blanket coverage for high-value loads moved under one-time or project-based contracts. Ideal for transformers, generators, boilers, and modular structures.

Contractors Equipment

Covers the heavy equipment itself — excavators, cranes, dozers, pavers — while in transit or temporarily at a job site.

Pollution Liability

Covers fuel spills, hydraulic fluid leaks, and other pollution events that occur during transport or loading operations when needed for your cargo type.

Workers Compensation

Required for employees. Covers work-related injuries for drivers and yard crew.

Occupational Accident

An alternative to workers comp for owner-operators. Covers on-the-job injuries, disability income, and accidental death benefits.

Non-Owned Trailer

Physical damage for leased or borrowed trailers not listed on your policy — useful for carriers who frequently use customer-owned or rented trailers.

Trailer Types

Specialty Trailers We Insure

Lowboy Trailers
RGN (Removable Gooseneck)
Double Drop Trailers
Step Deck Trailers
Extendable Trailers
Beam Trailers
Schnabel Cars
Multi-Axle Trailers
Jeep & Booster Combos
Hydraulic Platform Trailers
Modular Trailers
Stretch RGN

Equipment Types

Equipment We Cover in Transit

Excavators & Backhoes
Cranes (All Types)
Bulldozers & Dozers
Pavers & Rollers
Loaders & Forklifts
Scrapers & Graders
Mining Trucks
Agricultural Tractors & Harvesters
Wind Turbine Blades & Towers
Transformers & Generators
Boilers & Pressure Vessels
Bridge Girders & Steel Beams
Precast Concrete Sections
Modular Buildings
Industrial Tanks
Military Vehicles
Oil & Gas Equipment
Oilfield Rigs & Components

Know Your Exposure

Risks That Make Heavy Haul Different

Heavy haul trucking carries exposures standard trucking policies weren't designed to handle. Make sure your coverage keeps up.

High-Value Cargo Exposure

A single excavator, transformer, or crane can be worth $500K–$5M+. Standard trucking cargo policies won't cover specialized equipment at these values — you need a program built for heavy haul.

Oversize & Overweight Permits

Every state has different weight and dimension limits. Hauling without a valid permit or exceeding authorized dimensions can void coverage and trigger fines.

Load Securement & Shifting

Heavy, awkward loads are prone to shifting in transit. A cargo shift at highway speed can cause a rollover — one of the most expensive claims in heavy haul trucking.

Bridge & Route Restrictions

Exceeding posted bridge weight limits or deviating from a permitted route is a serious liability. Route planning and pilot car compliance matter for both safety and coverage.

Loading & Unloading Accidents

Most damage to high-value equipment happens during rigging, loading, and unloading — not on the road. Make sure your cargo and GL coverage extends to these operations.

Third-Party Property Damage

Wide or tall loads can strike overpasses, signs, trees, and utility lines. Liability for infrastructure damage can quickly exceed a standard $1M policy limit.

Permits & Compliance

Permits, DOT, and Regulatory Requirements

Every state has its own rules for oversized and overweight loads. Permit requirements, escort rules, and axle weight formulas must all be factored into your operation — and your insurance policy needs to reflect your actual moves.

State Oversize Permits

Required in each state for loads exceeding legal width, height, length, or weight. Single-trip and annual permits available depending on frequency and route.

FMCSA & DOT Compliance

For-hire interstate heavy haul carriers must maintain active FMCSA authority, MCS-90 endorsement, and BMC-91X electronic filing.

Escort / Pilot Car Requirements

Most states require pilot cars for loads over a certain width or height. Some loads require police escorts. Requirements vary by state and load dimensions.

Bridge Formula & Axle Weights

Federal and state bridge formulas dictate how weight must be distributed across axles. Multi-axle trailers help spread loads and meet these requirements.

Red Peterbilt with excavator on lowboy trailerHeavy haul trucks with oversize load

Industries We Serve

Who Uses Heavy Haul Insurance?

Construction

Wind & Solar Energy

Oil & Gas

Mining

Manufacturing

Government & Defense

Agriculture

Infrastructure

Why It Costs What It Costs

What Affects Your Heavy Haul Rate?

Heavy haul insurance is priced based on the risks specific to your operation. The more hazardous the cargo and the more states you operate in, the more it matters to work with a specialist who can find you the right market.

Cargo & equipment value
Driver experience & CDL endorsements
Oversize permit history
States operated & radius
Trailer type & axle count
Fleet size & vehicle values
Claims history & loss runs
FMCSA safety scores
Maximum load dimensions
Type of equipment hauled

How to Get Quoted

What We Need from You

Have these ready to speed up your quote. Don't have everything? Call 1-888-254-0089 and our team will guide you through it.

Driver schedule (name, DOB, CDL, experience)
Vehicle schedule with VINs
Trailer schedule and types
Cargo values & equipment types hauled
Operating radius & states operated
Loss runs (3–5 years preferred)
Current MVRs for all drivers
Maximum load dimensions & weight
Escort vehicle requirements
Years in business & current premium

Common Questions

Heavy Haul Insurance FAQs

Get Your Heavy Haul Quote Today

TruxSurance works with specialty markets that understand oversized loads, superload permits, and high-value equipment transport. Same-day quotes available for owner-operators and fleets nationwide.