What general liability covers
- Slip-and-fall injuries at your office or yard
- Property damage at customer docks and warehouses
- Advertising and personal injury claims
- Products and completed operations (varies by business)
- Legal defense costs
Who needs it
Carriers that work with shippers, warehouses and brokers that require it in their contracts, and any trucking company with an office, yard or terminal.
Common requirements
- Typical limits: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate
- Often required in shipper and broker contracts
- Additional insured certificates available for customers
Requirements change by state, cargo and contract. This page is general information — your agent will confirm what applies to your operation.

