Colonial General Insurance Agency, Inc. offers a specialized Building Material Trucking Insurance program designed for agents and brokers seeking comprehensive cargo coverage solutions for clients in the construction hauling space. This program is ideal for insureds who transport various types of building materials to and from job sites, including perishable or fragile items that require extra protection during transit.
Our coverage is tailored for construction truckers, heavy haulers, and operators of flatbeds, dump trucks, and other vehicles that carry building supplies such as lumber, steel, roofing materials, concrete forms, insulation, and more. With the unique risks involved in transporting these goods, having the right cargo insurance is essential—and Colonial General provides access to markets that understand these exposures.
Ideal Accounts and Appetite
This program is well-suited for independent contractors, owner-operators, and small to mid-sized trucking fleets specializing in hauling building materials. Target classes include:
- Lumber and wood products haulers
- Roofing and siding material transporters
- Steel and metal component delivery operators
- Concrete and masonry supply haulers
- Insulation and drywall transporters
We work with accounts that need flexible coverage solutions and access to excess limits. Risks involving long-haul freight, regional routes, or local job site deliveries can all be considered based on underwriting.
Coverage Highlights and Advantages
- Unlimited radius available on all monoline cargo policies
- Refrigeration breakdown included in cargo limits up to $100,000
- Excess cargo up to $750,000 available over primary coverage
This program helps protect against common losses such as cargo damage, theft, spoilage, and breakdowns that could delay delivery or compromise materials. Whether your client is hauling insulation across state lines or delivering steel beams to a commercial build, we can tailor the policy to fit their needs.
Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums
Colonial General evaluates each risk individually. While minimum premium details may vary by account and carrier, our underwriting team can assist in identifying the best fit for your client’s operations and coverage requirements. We work with a range of carriers, offering both admitted and non-admitted solutions depending on the specific state and risk characteristics.
Territories and Availability
This Building Material Trucking Insurance program is currently available in the following states:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Wyoming
Admitted markets are available in some states; please contact our team for state-specific options.
Why Work With Colonial General
Colonial General Insurance Agency is a Managing General Agency and Excess & Surplus Lines Broker with extensive experience in specialty transportation programs. We understand the unique needs of agents placing trucking and cargo-related risks and are committed to providing responsive service, competitive market access, and customized solutions.
Whether you are placing coverage for an experienced hauler with multiple trucks or a new venture with one rig, we can help you deliver the right coverage for your client’s operation with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?
This program is ideal for trucking operators who haul construction-related materials such as lumber, steel, roofing supplies, concrete forms, and insulation.
Is there a radius limitation for cargo coverage?
No, unlimited radius is available on all monoline cargo policies offered through this program.
Can you write excess cargo coverage?
Yes, we have markets that can provide excess coverage over primary cargo policies up to $750,000.
In which states is this program available?
This program is available in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NV, NM, UT, and WY.
Do you offer admitted or non-admitted options?
Some admitted markets are available depending on the state and risk profile. We also offer non-admitted solutions across our territories.
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