Trucking Coverage

Physical Damage Insurance

Collision and comprehensive coverage for your tractor, trailer, and reefer unit — because your equipment is your business.

CollisionCovers rollovers, jackknifes, collisions
ComprehensiveCovers fire, theft, weather, vandalism
ACV or Stated ValueValuation options for older equipment

Collision vs. Comprehensive

Physical damage coverage is really two coverages sold together. Collision responds to damage from a rollover, jackknife, or crash — with another vehicle or a fixed object. Comprehensive responds to everything else: fire, theft, vandalism, hail, and the flying debris that's common on Arizona highways in monsoon season.

Both apply to your tractor and, when scheduled, your trailer. Reefer units and other specialized equipment can be added as scheduled property with their own valuation.

Choosing a Valuation Method

How your truck is valued at a total loss matters as much as the deductible you pick. Actual Cash Value (ACV) pays the depreciated market value at the time of loss — the default on most policies. Stated Value lets you and the carrier agree on a value up front, which matters for older paid-off equipment that's still road-worthy but has a low ACV.

We'll walk through both options against your loan or lease terms so a total loss doesn't leave you upside down on a truck note.

What Drives Your Premium

  • Equipment age, cab configuration, and stated or ACV value
  • Radius of operation and primary hauling lanes
  • Driver experience and CSA/safety history
  • Deductible selection — higher deductibles lower premium but raise out-of-pocket risk
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is physical damage coverage required by law?

No — physical damage is optional under federal and Arizona law. It's typically required by your lender if the truck is financed, and most owner-operators carry it voluntarily to protect the equipment itself.

Does physical damage cover a trailer I don't own?

Only if it's scheduled on your policy. If you're pulling a leased or owned trailer, make sure it's listed with the correct value — an unscheduled trailer usually isn't covered.

What's a reasonable deductible for an owner-operator?

It depends on cash reserves. A $1,000-$2,500 deductible is common; higher deductibles meaningfully lower premium if you can absorb the risk out of pocket.

Protect the equipment that runs your business.

Call or text 480.789.1844 for a physical damage quote matched to your equipment and lanes.