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Classes
we serve

Engineering Insurance Solutions for the Transportation Industry

At RTA, we specialize in underwriting for high-impact transportation sectors—from heavy-duty freight carriers to urban contractors and everything in between. As the MGA we support a wide range of business classes and vehicle types operating across the U.S.

Parked semi-trucks at a gas station

classes
we serve

Engineering Insurance Solutions for the Transportation Industry

At RTA, we specialize in underwriting for high-impact transportation sectors—from heavy-duty freight carriers to urban contractors and everything in between. As the MGA we support a wide range of business classes and vehicle types operating across the U.S.

General Freight & Long-Haul Trucking

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Inland transportation of general commodities by for-hire carriers across regional or national routes. Fleets often operate Class 7–8 tractors, dry vans, or flatbeds.

Vehicle Types: Day cabs, sleeper cabs, and trailers with GVWR over 26,000 lbs

Risks: Long hours, driver fatigue, physical and mental health

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability to cover your responsibilities in at-fault accidents, UM/UIM coverage to protect your driver in not-at-fault accidents, Personal Injury Protection for drivers’ medical expenses, and Physical Damage coverage for your trucks and trailers

General Freight & Long-Haul Trucking

White semi-truck parked at a loading yard in front of a warehouse.

Inland transportation of general commodities by for-hire carriers across regional or national routes. Fleets often operate Class 7–8 tractors, dry vans, or flatbeds.

Vehicle Types: Day cabs, sleeper cabs, and trailers with GVWR over 26,000 lbs

Risks: Long hours, driver fatigue, physical and mental health

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability to cover your responsibilities in at-fault accidents, UM/UIM coverage to protect your driver in not-at-fault accidents, Personal Injury Protection for drivers’ medical expenses, and Physical Damage coverage for your trucks and trailers

Last-Mile Delivery (under 26,000 lbs)

Gray delivery van driving on a city street with trees and apartment buildings in the background.

Short-distance delivery operations serving residential and commercial areas. Operators typically run Class 2–5 vans and box trucks.

Vehicles: Sprinter vans, step vans, box trucks under 26,000 lbs

Key Risks: Urban traffic, frequent stops

Coverage Focus: tailored for local delivery operations—including Auto Liability for at-fault accidents, UM/UIM to protect drivers in non-fault incidents, Personal Injury Protection for medical expenses, and Physical Damage coverage for your vehicles

Last-Mile Delivery (under 26,000 lbs)

Gray delivery van driving on a city street with trees and apartment buildings in the background.

Short-distance delivery operations serving residential and commercial areas. Operators typically run Class 2–5 vans and box trucks.

Vehicles: Sprinter vans, step vans, box trucks under 26,000 lbs

Key Risks: Urban traffic, frequent stops

Coverage Focus: tailored for local delivery operations—including Auto Liability for at-fault accidents, UM/UIM to protect drivers in non-fault incidents, Personal Injury Protection for medical expenses, and Physical Damage coverage for your vehicles

Machinery & Heavy Equipment Hauling

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Specialized haulers transporting oversized or overweight equipment. These operators handle some of the largest vehicles on the road.

Vehicles: Class 7–8 heavy-duty tractors equipped with lowboys and extendable trailers

Key Risks: Oversized and overweight loads, limited maneuverability, and elevated repair costs due to specialized equipment

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability for at-fault accidents, UM/UIM to protect drivers in non-fault incidents, Personal Injury Protection for medical expenses, and Physical Damage coverage for specialized trucks and trailers handling oversized or overweight loads

Machinery & Heavy Equipment Hauling

Row of large construction vehicle tires on a work site.

Specialized haulers transporting oversized or overweight equipment. These operators handle some of the largest vehicles on the road.

Vehicles: Class 7–8 heavy-duty tractors equipped with lowboys and extendable trailers

Key Risks: Oversized and overweight loads, limited maneuverability, and elevated repair costs due to specialized equipment

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability for at-fault accidents, UM/UIM to protect drivers in non-fault incidents, Personal Injury Protection for medical expenses, and Physical Damage coverage for specialized trucks and trailers handling oversized or overweight loads

Hotshot & Expeditor Trucking

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Owner-operators or small fleets handling urgent deliveries with non-CDL equipment. These drivers often operate with flexible dispatch models.

Vehicles: 1-ton pickups with trailers and Class 3–5 medium-duty trucks

Key Risks: Increased accident exposure from frequent stops, driver error, and load securement issues

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability for at-fault accidents, UM/UIM to protect drivers in non-fault incidents, and Personal Injury Protection for medical expenses—designed to support the fast-paced, time-sensitive nature of hotshot and expeditor services

Hotshot & Expeditor Trucking

White box truck parked in a lot with other trucks in the background.

Owner-operators or small fleets handling urgent deliveries with non-CDL equipment. These drivers often operate with flexible dispatch models.

Vehicles: 1-ton pickups with trailers and Class 3–5 medium-duty trucks

Key Risks: Increased accident exposure from frequent stops, driver error, and load securement issues

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability for at-fault accidents, UM/UIM to protect drivers in non-fault incidents, and Personal Injury Protection for medical expenses—designed to support the fast-paced, time-sensitive nature of hotshot and expeditor services

Towing & Recovery

Tow truck parked near a building with a car nearby.

Operators providing roadside recovery and towing services—from light-duty to heavy rotator operations.

Vehicles: Wreckers, rollbacks, and rotators (Class 3–7)

Key Risks: Accident exposure during roadside operations and high-traffic work zones

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability during recovery work, PIP and UM/UIM coverages to protect drivers

Towing & Recovery

Tow truck parked near a building with a car nearby.

Operators providing roadside recovery and towing services—from light-duty to heavy rotator operations.

Vehicles: Wreckers, rollbacks, and rotators (Class 3–7)

Key Risks: Accident exposure during roadside operations and high-traffic work zones

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability during recovery work, PIP and UM/UIM coverages to protect drivers

Debris Removal / Waste Hauling

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Operators transporting construction debris, municipal waste, or recyclable materials—often in stop-and-go urban or jobsite environments

Vehicles: Roll-offs, front-loaders, and dump trucks (Class 6–8)

Key Risks: Frequent backing and tight navigation, equipment tip-overs, hydraulic failures, and exposure to hazardous materials

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability for incidents on jobsites and public roadways, PIP for driver injuries, and UM/UIM to protect against not-at-fault accidents in unpredictable traffic conditions

Debris Removal / Waste Hauling

Green garbage truck driving on a city street beside buildings.

Operators transporting construction debris, municipal waste, or recyclable materials—often in stop-and-go urban or jobsite environments

Vehicles: Roll-offs, front-loaders, and dump trucks (Class 6–8)

Key Risks: Frequent backing and tight navigation, equipment tip-overs, hydraulic failures, and exposure to hazardous materials

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability for incidents on jobsites and public roadways, PIP for driver injuries, and UM/UIM to protect against not-at-fault accidents in unpredictable traffic conditions

Refrigerated Goods Hauling

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Operators transporting temperature-sensitive freight, including food, pharmaceuticals, and other perishables.

Vehicles: Reefer trucks and refrigerated trailers (Class 6–8)

Key Risks: Temperature control failure, delivery delays, and equipment breakdowns

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability for transit incidents, PIP for driver injuries, UM/UIM in high-risk corridors, and Physical Damage for specialized refrigerated units

Refrigerated Goods Hauling

Close-up of a white semi-truck tractor and trailer.

Operators transporting temperature-sensitive freight, including food, pharmaceuticals, and other perishables.

Vehicles: Reefer trucks and refrigerated trailers (Class 6–8)

Key Risks: Temperature control failure, delivery delays, and equipment breakdowns

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability for transit incidents, PIP for driver injuries, UM/UIM in high-risk corridors, and Physical Damage for specialized refrigerated units

Business Auto

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Commercial auto coverage for businesses using vehicles as part of daily operations—without operating as for-hire motor carriers. This includes service, sales, contracting, and professional fleets.

Vehicles: Sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and light box trucks used for business purposes (Class 1–6)

Key Risks: High-frequency urban driving, employee drivers, distracted driving exposure, jobsite and parking lot incidents, and inconsistent driver usage patterns

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability to address at-fault accidents involving third parties, UM/UIM to protect drivers in not-at-fault incidents, PIP for medical expenses, and Physical Damage coverage to protect company-owned or leased vehicles essential to business operations

Business Auto

White pickup truck parked along a city street near a park.

Commercial auto coverage for businesses using vehicles as part of daily operations—without operating as for-hire motor carriers. This includes service, sales, contracting, and professional fleets.

Vehicles: Sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and light box trucks used for business purposes (Class 1–6)

Key Risks: High-frequency urban driving, employee drivers, distracted driving exposure, jobsite and parking lot incidents, and inconsistent driver usage patterns

Coverage Focus: Auto Liability to address at-fault accidents involving third parties, UM/UIM to protect drivers in not-at-fault incidents, PIP for medical expenses, and Physical Damage coverage to protect company-owned or leased vehicles essential to business operations

What our members say

"Getting our trucks insured used to be a hassle. With RTA, everything was fast, clear, and tailored to how we actually operate. STAR Mutual gave us coverage we trust."

Derrick J., Fleet Owner, Tennessee

01 / 05

What our members say

"Getting our trucks insured used to be a hassle. With RTA, everything was fast, clear, and tailored to how we actually operate. STAR Mutual gave us coverage we trust."

Derrick J., Fleet Owner, Tennessee

01 / 05

What our members say

"Getting our trucks insured used to be a hassle. With RTA, everything was fast, clear, and tailored to how we actually operate. STAR Mutual gave us coverage we trust."

Derrick J., Fleet Owner, Tennessee

01 / 05

built on partnerships.
geared for growth.

Black-and-white photo of two semi-trucks parked side by side on a lot.

At RTA, we don’t follow trends—we set the new standard in transportation insurance.

Every insurance program we develop is guided by underwriting discipline, operational efficiency, and a long-term growth strategy for the transportation professionals and agencies we serve.

Our technology-driven processes support faster quoting, streamlined policy servicing, and scalable program management—helping businesses stay focused on the road ahead.

built on partnerships.
geared for growth.

Black-and-white photo of two semi-trucks parked side by side on a lot.

At RTA, we don’t follow trends—we set the new standard in transportation insurance.

Every insurance program we develop is guided by underwriting discipline, operational efficiency, and a long-term growth strategy for the transportation professionals and agencies we serve.

Our technology-driven processes support faster quoting, streamlined policy servicing, and scalable program management—helping businesses stay focused on the road ahead.

built on partnerships.
geared for growth.

Black-and-white photo of two semi-trucks parked side by side on a lot.

At RTA, we don’t follow trends—we set the new standard in transportation insurance.

Every insurance program we develop is guided by underwriting discipline, operational efficiency, and a long-term growth strategy for the transportation professionals and agencies we serve.

Our technology-driven processes support faster quoting, streamlined policy servicing, and scalable program management—helping businesses stay focused on the road ahead.