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How to get cheap California dump truck insurance

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By elliotjones
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Do you own a dump truck in California? Do you need cheaper insurance for your California dump truck? There are lots of ways to get dump truck insurance but there are only a few good companies that write dump truck insurance in California.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Phone
  • Internet
  • MCP number
  • VIN for all trucks and trailers
  • CA drivers license Number
  • A copy of last years bill
  1. Step 1

    Collect all of the information that was requested in "needed items" section including but not limited to; California Drivers License, motor carrier permit number, a list of your trucks and trailers, etc.

  2. Step 2

    Take your information and have it in hand while you are searching for a competitive quote.

  3. Step 3

    Call around to local brokers or insurance agents in the area. Most of them should be able to get you a quote in less than 15 minutes. At most it should take less than 48 hours to get a quote back.

  4. Step 4

    Take the quotes that you have and search online for the following;
    "California Dump Truck"
    "Commercial Auto Insurance"
    "Dirt Sand Gravel"
    "dirtsandgravel.com"
    or any other related term to what you are hauling with your dump truck

  5. Step 5

    Compare all of the quotes that you receive. It is not unheard of to find a company that will insure your for a cheaper price almost every single year. In California there is a point where you will be getting the cheapest possible price.

  6. Step 6

    Check out these websites for multiple quotes from multiple insurance companies;
    www.catruckinginsurance.com
    www.dirtsandgravel.com

Tips & Warnings
  • Always shop it around
  • Always ask if there is anything else that can be done to lower the price with the same coverages
  • Not all insurance companies are created equal
  • Progressive is usually the best company for the price for Dirt, Sand, Gravel, and Asphalt haulers in California.
  • Victoria is usually the cheapest price but their claims service has not been as good as Progressives. They are getting better everyday.

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