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TrueNorth

A trucking insurance broker for owner-operators and fleets, with mobile policy paperwork and programs for businesses using independent contractors.

  • Leased-on and own-authority coverage
  • Mobile insurance paperwork with TNTruck
  • Contractor onboarding tools for fleets
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Our take

TrueNorth is worth a closer look if you want insurance and the paperwork around it handled together. Owner-operators have TNTruck for documents and coverage management, while fleets using independent contractors can explore a broader onboarding program. Start with how you operate: leased onto a carrier, under your own authority or in final-mile delivery. The tradeoff is that this is a broker-led quote, so compare the named insurer, policy terms and day-to-day service as carefully as the premium.

What stands out

A closer look at TrueNorth

Getting covered

Bring your lease or customer insurance requirements to the quote. Have the broker explain when each proposed policy applies; do not assume the separately listed bobtail and non-trucking options are interchangeable.

Supporting details

TrueNorth Companies, L.C. is an insurance brokerage based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The insurer named in your proposal carries the insurance risk. Source ↗

Independent contractors leased onto a carrier, small fleets with their own DOT authority and final-mile contractors. Source ↗

The transportation page serves individual drivers through national fleets, but gives no complete state, authority-age or cargo eligibility list. Ask for a check against your operation. Source ↗

Listed options include physical damage, non-trucking liability, bobtail liability and occupational accident. Source ↗

Auto liability, cargo, physical damage and general liability are listed. Source ↗

Roadside assistance, deductible buyback, gap coverage and passenger accident are also offered; limits and exclusions require a proposal. Source ↗

A separate program addresses contractors running under their own authority, combining insurance options with operational and business support. Source ↗

At a glance

Who it serves
Independent contractors leased onto a carrier, small fleets with their own DOT authority and final-mile contractors.More details
Pricing basis
A personalized quote. The truck page advertises payment flexibility without publishing premiums, deposits or installment charges.More details
Policy and exit terms
No standard policy term, cancellation notice or refund calculation is published on the truck page. Request the written terms.More details
Certificate service
The current driver page describes certificate tracking, but does not promise a turnaround for new certificates or changes to coverage.More details

Costs, plans & capabilities

Coverage for your operating setup

TrueNorth Companies, L.C. is an insurance brokerage based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The insurer named in your proposal carries the insurance risk.

Independent contractors leased onto a carrier, small fleets with their own DOT authority and final-mile contractors.

The transportation page serves individual drivers through national fleets, but gives no complete state, authority-age or cargo eligibility list. Ask for a check against your operation.

Listed options include physical damage, non-trucking liability, bobtail liability and occupational accident.

Auto liability, cargo, physical damage and general liability are listed.

Roadside assistance, deductible buyback, gap coverage and passenger accident are also offered; limits and exclusions require a proposal.

Final-mile and contractor fleet programs

A separate program addresses contractors running under their own authority, combining insurance options with operational and business support.

Enterprise solutions include OverDrive for contractor onboarding and settlement administration, plus compliance and safety support.

TrueNorth describes OverDrive connections that transfer insurance data from recruitment systems. Confirm your specific system and implementation scope.

TNTruck, certificates and service

TNTruck supports insurance applications, document uploads and certificate tracking from a phone.

The TNTruck portal describes paperless quotes, enrollment, policy management and renewals. An account is required to manage coverage.

The current driver page describes certificate tracking, but does not promise a turnaround for new certificates or changes to coverage.

The contact page lists Truck Driver Solutions at 833-243-8647. It does not identify this as a universal after-hours claims line.

TrueNorth publishes trucking crash guidance covering prompt contact with dispatch, safety, insurance and legal counsel, along with preservation of relevant records.

Quote, payment and renewal details

A personalized quote. The truck page advertises payment flexibility without publishing premiums, deposits or installment charges.

No standard policy term, cancellation notice or refund calculation is published on the truck page. Request the written terms.

TrueNorth recommends current loss runs, accurate CAB reports and a complete application, supported by documented safety improvements.

Its renewal guidance says underwriters may request ELD and camera data. Ask what information the proposed insurer needs and how access works.

Plan details
Who it serves
Independent contractors leased onto a carrier, small fleets with their own DOT authority and final-mile contractors. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Who arranges the policy
TrueNorth Companies, L.C. is an insurance brokerage based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The insurer named in your proposal carries the insurance risk. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Availability and eligibility
The transportation page serves individual drivers through national fleets, but gives no complete state, authority-age or cargo eligibility list. Ask for a check against your operation. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Pricing basis
A personalized quote. The truck page advertises payment flexibility without publishing premiums, deposits or installment charges. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Policy and exit terms
No standard policy term, cancellation notice or refund calculation is published on the truck page. Request the written terms. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Leased owner-operators
Listed options include physical damage, non-trucking liability, bobtail liability and occupational accident. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Operating under your own authority
Auto liability, cargo, physical damage and general liability are listed. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Additional protection
Roadside assistance, deductible buyback, gap coverage and passenger accident are also offered; limits and exclusions require a proposal. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Final-mile operations
A separate program addresses contractors running under their own authority, combining insurance options with operational and business support. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Insurance paperwork from the truck
TNTruck supports insurance applications, document uploads and certificate tracking from a phone. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Managing coverage
The TNTruck portal describes paperless quotes, enrollment, policy management and renewals. An account is required to manage coverage. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Certificate service
The current driver page describes certificate tracking, but does not promise a turnaround for new certificates or changes to coverage. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Independent-contractor fleet programs
Enterprise solutions include OverDrive for contractor onboarding and settlement administration, plus compliance and safety support. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Recruitment-system connections
TrueNorth describes OverDrive connections that transfer insurance data from recruitment systems. Confirm your specific system and implementation scope. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Preparing a renewal
TrueNorth recommends current loss runs, accurate CAB reports and a complete application, supported by documented safety improvements. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Underwriting information
Its renewal guidance says underwriters may request ELD and camera data. Ask what information the proposed insurer needs and how access works. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Planning for an accident
TrueNorth publishes trucking crash guidance covering prompt contact with dispatch, safety, insurance and legal counsel, along with preservation of relevant records. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Getting assistance
The contact page lists Truck Driver Solutions at 833-243-8647. It does not identify this as a universal after-hours claims line. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10

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