Coverage Center

Trailer Interchange Insurance

Coverage options for qualifying non-owned trailers in your possession under a trailer interchange agreement.

Commercial freight truck pulling trailers on a highway
Commercial tractor pulling freight trailers
Understanding the Coverage

When You Pull Someone Else’s Trailer

Trailer interchange coverage is physical damage coverage that may help address covered loss or damage to a qualifying non-owned trailer while it is in the insured motor carrier’s care, custody, or control under a trailer interchange agreement.

It is commonly considered by motor carriers that exchange trailers with other carriers, shippers, or logistics partners. The agreement, trailer schedule, valuation, and policy terms all matter when evaluating whether this coverage fits the operation.

Key Considerations

Details That Matter

Interchange Agreement

Coverage is generally evaluated in connection with a written trailer interchange agreement or other qualifying arrangement.

Trailer Values

Limits, deductibles, stated values, and valuation methods should be reviewed against the trailers you may possess.

Possession and Control

The circumstances of possession, use, and responsibility can affect how a claim is evaluated under the policy.

Policy Terms

Covered causes of loss, exclusions, territory, and other conditions vary by carrier and policy.

Underwriting

Information an Underwriter May Request

A complete picture of the operation can help RIG evaluate available trailer interchange options.

Operations

Operating radius, routes, commodities, trailer use, and the parties involved in the interchange arrangement.

Trailer Details

Trailer types, values, ownership status, schedules, and the maximum value of non-owned trailers in your possession.

Risk History

Driver information, loss history, current coverage, and copies of applicable interchange agreements where requested.

Review Your Trailer Exposure

Tell RIG how your operation uses non-owned trailers, and we can help evaluate trailer interchange coverage alongside related transportation insurance needs.

Related Transportation Coverages

Trailer interchange may be considered alongside physical damage, primary auto liability, motor truck cargo, general liability, and other coverage options based on the operation.

Coverage Notice

Coverage Depends on the Policy

Coverage descriptions are general summaries only. Actual coverage is subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and endorsements of the applicable insurance policy.