Is Your Transport Trailer Versital enough to Haul My Boat?
Do Your Have Federal Motor Carrier Authority?
Always request a Current Copy of Their Authority, There is Absolutely NO acceptable reason why they cannot provide it.
Do You Have Federal D.O.T. Authority?
Request a Current Copy for this also.
Is the Driver Transporting My Boat Registered on www.SaferSys.org Specifically for Boat Transport?
Do
your homework here this is important, often times the driver will be
registered, but not for boats. In the event they're not registered
specifically to include boats and damage occurs, insurance companies
can and will deny claims, which leaves you stuck.
Do You Have Commercial Auto Liability Insurance?
Transporters
doing business for hire to consumers are required to carry Commercial
Auto Liability. Commercial Auto Liability is
specifically for damage to property damaged by the transporter. For
example, in an accident this insurance would pay for damages to
other vehicles, persons, guard rales, highway/street signage and
other property, not your boat. States require this type of
insurance and it's not cheap. Many times carriers
will purchase general liability instead of Commercial. This
makes it easier for them to provide a cheaper price and still
maintain higher profits. Request a Commercial Auto Liability
Certificate of Coverage. Again, accept no excuses.
Just as a comparison, AAABoatTransport carries 1million in Commercial Liability with 2million in Aggregate.
Do You Have Cargo Insurance great enough to cover my boat?
This
is a tricky one, be prepared to read this statement twice. CARGO
INSURANCE IS THE ONLY INSURANCE THAT WILL COVER YOUR BOAT.
Unfortunately, Cargo insurance is one of the most expensive insurances
out there. So consequently, it usually is the first one to get
left out. As you know, insurance can be confusing with all the
wording. Some times you feel like you almost have to have a law
degree to understand what they are trying to cover, exclude, deduct,
withhold, convey and etc. So we did some triple checking, what we
found--two things; 1.) Cargo insurance is the only insurance
that will cover your boat. 2.) The cargo policy must be in
an amount equal to or greater than the value of your boat, otherwise
your boat is not FULLY covered. So what do you do? Request a
'Current Certificate of Cargo Insurance.' Check the dates, make
sure it's current. Call the insurance company verify the policy is
in force. Tell them the value of your boat and ask the value
covered by the policy. There is absolutely NO acceptable reason a
transporting company cannot provide it. Accept NO excuses.
They either have it or they don't it's that simple. If they don't
have it---Don't Use'Em.
Our Cargo Policy covers $100,000.00, on any boats above that we purchase short-term additional coverage for your boat. We will supply you with copies of all insurance certificates prior to boat pick-up, No excuses.
Can your equipment transport my boat on my trialer on your trailer?
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