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Cargo insurance covers loss of or damage to the freight a carrier is hauling. It is separate from the liability insurance federal rules require, so ask for it on the certificate of insurance and check the limit against the value of your freight.
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Cargo insurance
Cargo insurance covers loss of or damage to the freight a carrier is hauling. It is separate from the liability insurance federal rules require, so ask for it on the certificate of insurance and check the limit against the value of your freight.
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