Horse hauling insurance question

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  1. tech2019

    tech2019 Bobtail Member

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    When hauling horses commercially what all kind of commercial insurance do you need. i know ag is exempt and i dont need an mc authority number. I am getting my cdl class a license and also getting my dot number . what would you recommend for commercial insurance for hauling horses?
     
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  3. Midwest Trucker

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    I wouldn’t have the slightest idea.

    Hope that helps! :D
     
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  4. Midwest Trucker

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    Are you not leaving your state? Otherwise I’d think you would need an mc number? Do you have a trailer setup to be pulled by a semi tractor? I’d call some insurance companies and see what they recommend or offer. You’ll have to have 750k in minimum liability insurance for intrastate. Insurance on the cargo is likely between you and the horse owner.
     
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  5. tech2019

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    what the dmv told me because i am over the 26k mark i am sitting at 31,800 with my dodge ram 3500 and horses trailer and i will be hauling interstate i need a class a cdl as well as a dot number but am not required to have an mc number which threw me off alittle and yes our contract states that if the owner wants to insure their horse that will be on them but just for truck and trailer i didnt know what all i would need for insurance. just trying to get all the info i can get ya know lol .
     
  6. Midwest Trucker

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    Ahhh ok I understand more now. Good for you for wanting to do it the correct way. Most would get personal insurance on their truck and trailer and just haul ###. I do know since my Mom has horses that certain states require certain vaccines. Whether that’s only if that state is the destination or also for passing through I’m not 100% sure.That may be something to look into though.

    There will be someone come along that knows more. You might also find a forum for guys that haul RV’s. It’s orobably pretty similar in regards to DOT and commercial insurance.
     
  7. tech2019

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    yeah i want to do thi the legal way i know its going to cost alot for insurance i got my dot physical certificate today and fixing to be getting my cdl class a next month and meeting up with my tax person monday to do all the dot stuff ectt. and i know but the insurance if it was my luck i would be the first one to get pulled over first time on interstate and get hit hard. lol and i know about the driving logs and everything and stuff.i just want to make sure i got my ducks in a row. our cdl class a licenses here in Tennessee run about $60-80 which isnt bad and the dot and other stuff i ill be paying around $150 whats going to hit hard is that darn insurance lol. yu drive 18 wheelers???
     
  8. TTNJ

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    I’ve read this a few times and I am confused on what your question actually is?
    It sounds like you are asking about what insurance would be required to haul horses but you also state the horse owner had to get that insurance.
    If you don’t need a MC # then I wouldn’t think you need any commercial Insurance. I would recommend you get some coverage though, if for nothing else to protect you in the event something bad happens.....if the insurance company gets involved they generally will relieve you of all responsibility and bring their own attorney to protect their interest. Without any commercial insurance you would be on your own.
    I would also ask what type of horses you plan on Hauling? Even show horses can have a huge range in value.
     
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  10. tech2019

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    truck, and trailer
     
  11. Ridlingdj

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    Ag exemption law do believe is only for 140 or 150 air miles from home after that you will need a elog if crossing state lines health papers on the animals showing where you are going and coming from and I believe that you will still need everything that a semi needs because you are over 26k insurance you will need what ever you want for your rig I put a million dollars coverage on mine truck trailer and load to cover the animals trust me a horse person you can be paid to haul gold to them and they will ##### over it's to heavy to unload and best to cover your back
     
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