Louisiana metro areas we insure
New Orleans truck insurance
Port of New Orleans containers and Gulf Coast distribution. We quote semi trucks, box trucks, hot shots and commercial vehicles for businesses based in and around New Orleans.
Baton Rouge truck insurance
Petrochemical plants and I-10/I-12 freight. We quote semi trucks, box trucks, hot shots and commercial vehicles for businesses based in and around Baton Rouge.
Shreveport truck insurance
Oil field, I-20 and I-49 freight in northwest Louisiana. We quote semi trucks, box trucks, hot shots and commercial vehicles for businesses based in and around Shreveport.
Common Louisiana operations we place
Owner-operators and small fleets hauling petrochemicals, port freight, oil field and agriculture, plus contractors and delivery companies running work trucks and vans.
Coverage for Louisiana trucks
- Semi Truck insurance: owner-operators and small fleets running tractors, trailers and reefers under their own authority.
- Box Truck insurance: straight trucks for local delivery, final-mile, moving and Amazon-style routes.
- Hot Shot insurance: one-ton pickups with goosenecks and flatbeds hauling time-sensitive loads.
- Commercial Auto insurance: pickups, vans, dump trucks, tow trucks and work vehicles for contractors and local businesses.
Louisiana insurance requirements
Interstate for-hire carriers need a USDOT number, MC authority and a federal liability filing (BMC-91X), with a $750,000 minimum for general freight. Most brokers and shippers ask for $1,000,000 liability and $100,000 cargo. Intrastate rules vary, so confirm current requirements with the FMCSA and Louisiana's transportation department.
Frequently asked questions
Do you write truck insurance in Louisiana?
Yes. Duke Truck Insurance places semi truck, box truck, hot shot and commercial auto insurance in Louisiana and 33 other states, from our office in Charlotte, NC.
Which Louisiana metro areas do you cover?
All of Louisiana. We write the most business around New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport, but trucks based anywhere in the state qualify.
How fast can I get a Louisiana truck insurance quote?
Most quotes come back the same business day. Call (980) 475-8076 or send the quote form with your USDOT number if you have one.