What to Know About Insuring Cargo Vans for Commercial Use

What to Know About Insuring Cargo Vans for Commercial Use

Cargo Vans & Sprinters

Commercial Cargo Van & Sprinter Insurance: Introducing GEICO as a NEW and more affordable insurance option for expediters and last-mile delivery owner operators. Protect your business with the right coverage and get a clear understanding of the insurance limits you need to start booking loads. We also provide insights into the best load boards and bid training for new expediters and last-mile delivery drivers. #CISDoesThat

GEICO Commercial Truck Insurance Quotes are HERE!

GEICO Commercial Truck Insurance​ with CIS

GEICO Commercial Truck Insurance Quotes Online Here. Get a fast trucking insurance quote and free advice for your new DOT # from the Transportation Insurance Experts at CIS (330) 864-1511. Check out our 5-Star Reviews by Owner Operator Motor Carriers just like you! #CISDoesThat

Illinois Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements

Illinois Road Sign

Want to become an Illinois Motor Carrier? First, you need to meet the FMCSA’s minimum Commercial Auto Liability Requirements. Read on for the basics, a comparison of Progressive vs. GEICO, and a free 5-star cheat sheet on how to get your DOT Motor Carrier Authority. From Commercial Vans to Hot Shots, and Straight Trucks to Big Rigs. #CISDoesThat

New Expediting Truck Insurance Launching!

GEICO Commercial Truck Insurance White Truck

Exciting News:  Brand New Expediting Truck Insurance is Launching! Shhh!….It’s technically still a secret…but another Expediting Insurance choice is in the works! CIS is gearing up now to revolutionize Expediting Truck Insurance with a new Insurance Provider backed by a Powerhouse you all know. Our new Commercial Truck Insurance partner provides customized packages for everyone […]

Texas Commercial Truck Insurance | GEICO vs Progressive Quotes

GEICO Commercial Truck Insuance in Texas Truck

Motor Carriers and other truckers in Texas can get quick commercial truck insurance quote comparisons between Progressive and GEICO with 5-Star CIS. Online quotes or just give us a call, and we’ll find you the lowest premium. For newbies, free help with your new DOT number and authority. From Cargo Vans to Hot Shots and Dump Trucks to Big Rigs (330) 864-1511 #CISDoesThat

Indiana Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements

Indiana Road Sign for Commercial Trucking Blog

Indiana’s Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements start w/ FMCSA. Know the Hoosier State Rules + GEICO & a free cheat sheet for help with your New DOT Motor Carrier Authority courtesy of 5-Star CIS. Cargo Vans, Hot Shots, Big Rigs and more. (330) 864-1511 #CISDoesThat

What are Ohio Trucking Insurance Requirements?

Ohio Street Sign

Learn the minimum insurance requirements for Ohio Motor Carriers, including commercial vans, hot shots, and large trucks. Get easy steps to start your own DOT # Authority courtesy of 5-Star CIS. #CISDoesThat

Texas Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements

Texas Roadsign

New Texas Motor Carriers must follow FMCSA’s minimum commercial auto insurance rules. Get the Basics + Free New DOT Advice from 5-Star CIS. From Commercial Vans to Big Rigs #CISDoesThat

Florida Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements 

Florida Highway Sign

If you’re a Florida trucker looking to haul freight for hire across state lines, you’ve got to meet FMCSA’s minimum Commercial Auto Liability Requirements. Know the basics plus free cheat sheet to start your own DOT# and Motor Carrier Authority courtesy of 5-Star CIS. (330) 864-1511 #CISDoesThat

Commercial Truck Cargo Insurance Explained

Motor Truck Cargo inside white delivery truck

Motor Truck Cargo covers the freight you’re hauling—simple as that. Our CIS Cheat Sheet lays out everything you need to know. Give us a call to learn more! (330) 864-1511 #CISDoesThat

Michigan Owner Operator PIP Truck Insurance Rates

Michigan Owner Operators pay more for truck insurance rates due to PIP

Here’s three examples where Michigan Truckers pay more than Ohio Truckers due to PIP insurance. But great news on the horizon–competition could bring more affordable Michigan Commercial Truck Insurance. Stay tuned! (330) 864-1511 #CISDoesThat

FedEx Custom Critical Owner Operator Insurance

Owner Operators use Straight Trucks to haul for FedEx Custom Critical

FedEx Custom Critical Owner Operators are responsible for providing their own $1,000,000 Non-Trucking Liability, Physical Damage and Work Accident insurance. Check out 5-Star CIS for the best coverage and the lowest rates. (330) 864-1511 #CISDoesThat

How to Become an Owner Operator with No Experience?

New Owner Operators can drive all kinds of Commercial Trucks

Tips and Requirements on How to Become an Owner Operator With No Experience What is an Owner Operator?  An Owner Operator is someone who owns their own truck and operates as an Independent Contractor hauling freight for hire. Many Owner Operators Lease On to a Motor Carrier where a Dispatcher finds freight for them to […]

9 Tips for the Cheapest Commercial Van Insurance

Commercial Insurance for Cargo Van

Commercial Van Insurance should be cheap given it’s not technically Commercial Truck Insurance.   Coverage for Cargo Vans and Sprinters is usually written as Business Auto Insurance. Here’s why that difference matters to you along with 9 tips on how to get the Cheapest Commercial Van Insurance:   Today the Expediting Trucking For Hire world […]

Commercial Truck Insurance Basics

Owner Operator Commercial Trucker preparing her business

Commercial truck insurance doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s start with the simple Basics! If you’re a motor carrier, here’s what you need to know about the 4 key parts of your commercial transport insurance. CIS Transportation Insurance Experts break it down to make your truck insurance easy! (330) 864-1511 #CISDoesThat

Save Money on Your New Motor Carrier Insurance

Savings Ahead for Commercial Truck Insurance

Low down payment commercial truck insurance tips include: #2 Higher POP greatly reduces your new premium AND your down payment. See 5 more tips for affordable Truck Insurance plus cheat sheet to start your new DOT Authority. #CISDoesThat

Progressive now insures Small Truck Fleets

CIS Progressive Insurance Logo

Well it’s been years in the making, but Progressive now insures Small Truck Fleets.  Here’s what you need to know: What is Progressive Small Fleet for Trucks? Small Fleet refers to the number of vehicles, not the type of vehicle. A new Progressive Small Fleet policy can be written for accounts with 10-40 existing units. […]

New MC Number Pros & Cons

Free Agent Owner Operator Trucker

Thinking about getting your own MC Number and running under your own authority? It’s a big move for new truckers or leased on Owner Operators. CIS helps you kick around the pros and cons with free easy cheat sheets. #CISDoesThat

Chatter from earlier post, Why Cargo Vans and Sprinters carry $1 Million Liability?

Sprinter Cargo Van

There was quite a bit of chatter after I posted this explanation about Cargo Van and Sprinter Insurance … Why Cargo Vans and Sprinters carry $1 Million Liability?? Arguments are certainly made that since FMCSA only requires $300,000 Liability for under 10K GVW units hauling across state lines, why carry more? Short Answer: Because when […]

Understanding Owner Operator Commercial Auto Liability Insurance

Example image truck hitting car and liability

Has anyone ever said to you, “You’re liable to get sued!”  Everyone has heard it, but what does the word “liable” mean? It means you’re likely to have legal responsibility for damages you have caused. …So you’re driving along in your truck and you hit someone or something – and it IS your fault.  What […]

Difference between Hotshot Insurance vs Expediter Insurance

Chevy Silverado Dually 3500 perfect for Hotshot Freight

2026 promises new opportunities for Hot Shot Trucking & Commercial Van hauling. Know the Basics and get free help with your new Motor Carrier Authority with 5-Star CIS. Progressive vs GEICO Hot Shot & Expediter comparison quotes. Dually Pickups w/ Trailers, Cargo Vans, Sprinters, Cargo & More! (330) 864-1511 #CISDoesThat

Why Expedited Trucking standards for Cargo Vans and Sprinters is $1 Million Liability

Why Expedited Trucking standards for Cargo Vans and Sprinters is $1 Million Liability Arguments are certainly made that since FMCSA only requires $300,000 Liability for under 10K GVW units hauling across state lines, why carry more? Short answer: Because when a Motor Carrier’s Certificate of Liability lists $1 Million Primary Commercial Auto Liability, that $1 […]