Valley Trucking Insurance Agency
4914 Paredes Line Rd. Ste B1, Brownsville, TX 78526
Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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4914 Paredes Line Rd. Ste B1, Brownsville, TX 78526
frequently asked questions
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- Amazon & Load Board Requirements
- Claims & Policy Management
- Filings & Authority
- General Insurance Questions
- Specialty Coverage
A: Yes! Whether you need to add or remove a vehicle, change a driver, or update your limits or coverage types, we can make modifications to your policy. Simply contact our office, and we’ll process the necessary endorsements.
A: Bobtail/Non-Trucking Liability Insurance covers you when you’re driving your truck for personal use or without a trailer and not under dispatch. It’s typically required if you’re leased to a motor carrier.
A: Bobtail/Non-Trucking Liability Insurance covers you when you’re driving your truck for personal use or without a trailer and not under dispatch. It’s typically required if you’re leased to a motor carrier.
A: In some cases, you can request a policy suspension or downgrade coverage to storage-only (for Physical Damage only). Not all carriers allow this, so speak to an agent for options.
A: You can report a claim directly through the insurance company. We also help walk you through the process and follow up with your adjuster if needed.
A: If you’re financing equipment, your lender will typically require Physical Damage Insurance, which covers collision and comprehensive damages. This protects both your investment and the lender’s interest in your vehicle.
A: To activate your MC#, the FMCSA requires a BOC-3 Filing (Designation of Process Agent) and Proof of Insurance Filings (typically Form MCS-90 for liability. We take care of these filings for our clients to ensure proper and timely submission.
A: At Valley Trucking Insurance, we handle all required insurance filings for you. Once your policy is bound, we electronically submit filings to the FMCSA and/or state entities to activate your authority.
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• Box Trucks (typically 26’ or less):
o $1M in Auto Liability
o $100K in Cargo Insurance
o General Liability often required: $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate
o Workers’ Compensation (if you have employees)
• Semi Trucks / Tractor-Trailers:
o $1M in Auto Liability
o $100K Cargo
o $1M General Liability / $2M Aggregate
o Workers’ Compensation as needed
o Trailer Interchange $50K
We can structure a policy package that meets all of Amazon Relay’s requirements.
