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At CDL Associates Insurance Agency LLC, we want to be your one-stop-shop for insurance and the only agency you’ll need. Though we specialize in insurance for the transportation industry, we also offer a variety of insurance coverages to help you meet your business, personal, and employee benefits needs. We’ll help you find coverage from some of the nation’s top-rated insurance carriers as an independent agency.
Our experienced and knowledgeable team is here to help. We focus on personalized service because we understand that your situation will be different from others. Everyone is unique, so your insurance should be as well. That’s probably why we come so highly rated, with over 50 five-star reviews from our satisfied clients. We’ll work with you to help you understand your goals and find coverage to help you meet them.
The Advantage of an Independent Agency Working for You
What makes our independent agency different?
- We represent multiple insurance companies.
- We are licensed insurance advisors.
- We are by your side every step of the way.
- We offer a wide variety of insurance solutions.
- We are there for you in your time of need.
The Solution to Your Insurance Needs
Providing a variety of business insurance, personal insurance, and employee benefits solutions is what CDL Associates Insurance Agency LLC does best.
Business Insurance
Coverage and risk management solutions for companies of all sizes.
Personal Insurance
Trusted advice and insurance solutions to protect what matters most.
Employee Benefits
Coverage that can help attract, retain, and protect your team.
Serving the US
From our three offices in New York, we are proud to serve clients in over 40 states across the country.
Our Clients Rave About Us
Check out our reviews and see why you should switch to CDL Associates Insurance Agency LLC.
“This agency is the most knowledgeable trucking agency I have ever met. Vic is a former driver himself and can relate with his clients. His staff is knowledgeable and kind.”
Jason M.
“CDL Insurance has been nothing but great! They are always there if we have questions about anything. Highly recommend for any insurance needs whatsoever.”
Victoria N.
“They go above and beyond to help with all your insurance needs. My agent really helped me obtain the best insurance coverage for my company. I would highly recommend this agency!”
Arnaldo W.
“CDL Associates has helped us with our personal auto and home insurance then with business liability and auto insurance. Recently you've proved to be a valuable partner by supplying us with a commercial building policy. Now Melanie is working with us on a workers' compensation policy. You and your staff have always been our 'go to' for insurance coverage because of your accessibility and understanding. You get what it takes to run a small business.”
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What Makes CDL Associates Insurance Agency LLC Special
Here’s what sets us apart when it comes to serving your insurance needs.
Highly Rated
We have over 50 five-star reviews because our clients love working with us on their insurance.
Far Reaching
We are licensed to help clients with their insurance throughout the US in over 40 states.
Personal Service
Our experienced team is here to work with you to help you find unique protection for your needs.
CDL Associates Insurance Agency LLC + Erie Insurance
We strive to uphold Erie Insurance’s long-standing commitment to service.
Professional Associations
We are an agency focused on helping you, affiliating with professional organizations to better expand our resources and our ability to serve you.
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Get a glimpse of the risks you face and how your insurance can protect what matters most.
The type of trucking insurance you need can vary based on a number of factors. Private carriers who are hauling goods in their own truck or for an employer will need insurance designed for private trucking. Owner-operators will have different needs depending on whether they are operating under their own authority or under permanent lease to a motor carrier.
Having the right insurance for the situation is essential. For example, an owner-operator under permanent lease to a motor carrier may have their primary liability insurance provided by the motor carrier. However, there are other coverages theyโll want to consider. Additionally, the type of truck, driver experience, and goods hauled can all affect coverage needs as well.
Tow trucks carry a unique risk involving the property of someone else. The tow truck could be involved in an accident and the vehicle it is towing could become damaged. Also, itโs not unusual for a towed vehicle to be stored overnight at the garage of the towing company. In either scenario, special insurance is needed to cover the towed vehicle.
On-hook insurance provides protection in the case of damages to a vehicle while it is being towed. Garagekeepers insurance would cover losses sustained when a vehicle is being temporarily stored at the towing companyโs location.
Sometimes a truck is driven without a trailer attached. This could include when the driver is on their way to pick up a load, has just dropped off a load, or is in between loads. When a truck is driven this way under someone elseโs trucking authority, a coverage gap can exist if the truck is involved in an accident and found liable for bodily injury or damage to property.
Bobtail insurance is a liability policy that provides coverage for legal fees, damages awarded, and medical expenses for times when a truck is driven under someone elseโs trucking authority and there is no trailer attached.
Trucks that are under permanent lease to a motor carrier are typically covered under their liability coverage, which offers protection when the truck is used for business purposes. But what happens if the truck is involved in an accident and is liable for damages caused while being driven for non-business purposes?
Non-trucking liability insurance offers protection when a truck is driven for personal reasons, for example while running personal errands on a day off. It covers medical expenses, property damage, and legal fees related to the driver.
There are times a trailer needs to be handed off from one trucker to another to finish the shipment. The contract that arranges this transfer is known as a trailer interchange agreement. The parties to this agreement would need trailer interchange insurance.
If a trailer is damaged, the trucker currently in possession of it would be responsible for them. Trailer interchange insurance offers protection for these damages for the period of time the policyholder is in possession of the trailer.
A truck thatโs been damaged in an accident will need to be taken off the road for repairs. When the truck canโt be used, the business will lose money.
Rental reimbursement with downtime may cover the cost of truck payments and other bills while the truck is inoperable due to a covered loss. It may also provide reimbursement for a temporary replacement truck.
Owner-operators under their own authority and motor carriers can find themselves responsible for their mistakes. A customer injury, a delivery mistake or damage to goods, or damage to property caused by their truck or the actions of a driver can all be very costly.
Motor truck general liability insurance may provide coverage for bodily injury and property damage, personal or advertising injury, and other damages caused by the companyโs own negligence.
For-hire truckers are often hauling something for someone. For the time that the freight or goods are in the possession of the trucker, the trucker is responsible for any damage to the goods. Whether the goods are damaged in a collision, are spilled off the truck, or damaged during loading and unloading, the expenses associated with this damage can add up fast.
Motor truck cargo insurance, sometimes simply referred to as cargo insurance, may cover the cost of the damaged cargo, removal expenses if the cargo is spilled, lost cargo, legal fees, and freight charges if the cargo is not delivered.
If a truck is damaged in an accident and another driver is not held liable for these damages, the truckโs owner would be responsible for the repairs. The truckโs owner would also be responsible for damages caused in other ways, such as if something falls on it, it is vandalized, it catches fire, or it is stolen.
Physical damage insurance covers the cost of repairs to your own vehicle if itโs damaged by you or it is damaged by some other factor that you cannot be held responsible for. For vehicles that are owned outright, this coverage may be optional. However, if the truck is being leased or financed, this coverage may be required by the bank.
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