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Reviewed by: Commercial Director & Motoring Expert 5 min read | Updated on 21/04/2026
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Why use Confused for truck insurance?

  • Insure a single truck or a whole fleet

    Compare quotes for a single HGV, or an entire fleet of trucks. Insuring more than one driver? We compare ‘any driver’ and named driver policies too.

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    Tap into 20+ years of experience from our partner Quote Me Today - experts in HGV insurance. Get guidance on the cover you need, whatever your business.

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    Compare quotes from specialist insurers and find the right policy for you and your business at a price that suits you. It’s quick, easy and free to do.

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"If you're an independent haulier, or if your business has exactly 1 heavy goods truck, truck insurance is what you're after. If you're looking to insure more than one heavy goods vehicle, then you're better off looking at fleet insurance.

Our partner, Quote Me Today, offers tailor-made cover that you can customise to meet your business needs. They even have former hauliers working for them so you know you're in safe hands."

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Do I need truck insurance?

You’ll need truck insurance, also known as HGV insurance, for any vehicle over 3.5 tonnes. Here’s a breakdown of the vehicles that need truck insurance and the businesses that might need it too.

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Vehicles that need it:

  • Rigid lorries
  • Box & curtain-sided lorries
  • Tankers
  • Car transporters
  • Articulated lorries (artics) & refrigerated trucks
  • Tippers, dump trucks & skip lorries
  • Flatbed trucks
  • Heavy recovery vehicles
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Businesses that might need it:

  • Haulage companies
  • Couriers
  • Removals companies
  • Mobile dog groomers
  • Agricultural businesses
  • Waste management & recycling firms
  • Construction companies
  • Retailers

How can I get cheaper truck insurance?

Increase your excess

Upping the amount you agree to pay towards the cost of a claim can sometimes bring down the cost of your insurance. Just make sure it isn’t so high that it makes claiming pointless.

Upgrade your security

Security measures such as approved truck alarms, immobilisers and trackers can bring down the cost of your cover. Anything to deter thieves is likely to do so too.

Get fleet insurance

Insure all your HGVs under a single policy is often cheaper than taking out several separate policies. Get a quote today and see if this is true for you.

Park safely

Ensuring your HGVs are stored safely overnight is an easy way to bring down the price of your cover. If they aren’t already, consider upping your security.

Compare quotes

Seeing exactly what deals are out there is the quickest way to save. Compare quotes from trusted insurers and find the policy for you in just a few clicks.

Get the right cover

Taking out more cover than you need could leave you paying over the odds for protection you won’t ever use. Make sure you only insure what you need to.

What type of truck insurance do I need?

There are three types of truck insurance to choose from, and you'll need to pick one when you get a quote.

Here’s a breakdown of the 3 options you’ll be given:

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Carriage of own goods

This is for those transporting their own goods, tools or equipment in their HGV. It includes plumbers, builders, mobile dog groomers, gardeners and anyone else who isn’t transporting someone else’s property as part of their job.

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Haulage

This is for those taking a single load to a destination fairly far away. Think lorry drivers, or those transporting any goods that aren’t theirs over long distances. These policies often come with goods-in-transit cover, which insures the items you’re carrying too.

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Hire and reward

These policies are for those making deliveries as part of their job and tend to suit those delivering goods to several addresses best. It’s generally for delivery drivers. Like haulage policies, they often come with goods in transit cover too.

What levels of truck insurance can I get?

Like other types of van insurance, truck insurance is available in 3 levels:

  • Third party only: This covers you if you damage a third party’s property or injure them in a collision. It doesn’t cover you or your vehicle, so the cost of repairs could fall to you.
  • Third party, fire and theft: This works like a third-party policy but adds in cover for your own truck if it’s damaged by fire or stolen too. It doesn’t cover any damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident, though.
  • Comprehensive: This is the highest level of insurance available. It covers all the above and offers protection for your own vehicle too, allowing you to claim if you’re involved in a crash.

What else can truck insurance cover?

As truck insurance is tailored to the needs of the haulage and logistics industry, it typically covers a few things you won’t get on most other vehicle insurance policies. This can include: 

  • Personal accident cover

    This pays out if you’re injured while driving in a way that’s covered by your policy

  • Medical expenses cover

    Can help cover the cost of any treatment you need if you’re injured in a road accident

  • Motor legal protection

    This can help with legal costs if you’re involved in an accident that requires you to go to court.

  • UK/EU breakdown cover

    This offers roadside assistance if your truck breaks down. Some policies will tow you to wherever suits you best.

  • Goods in transit

    This covers your cargo. Some policies come with it, but others only offer it as a paid-for add-on. Check your policy to see if it’s included.

Can I cover more than one person on a truck insurance policy?

Yes, you can cover several people on a single policy. There are a few ways to do this:

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Add a named driver

Most truck insurance policies will allow you to add a named driver. This insures both of you to drive the truck, though you need to ensure the main driver is the person doing the most driving. Failing to do so is called 'fronting', which is considered a type of insurance fraud and can lead to cancelled policies, fines and worse.

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Any driver truck insurance

These policies do what they say on the tin. Insure your HGV to be driven by any driver, and take the hassle out of getting the right coverage for the right driver. Any driver policies do tend to be more expensive, however, and some come with restrictions on the age of drivers that you can insure, so check your policy before committing.

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Fleet insurance

If you’re looking to insure a whole fleet of trucks under one easy-to-manage policy, this is the option for you. Fleet insurance covers two or more HGVs and often works out cheaper than taking out a load of single policies for each of your vehicles. It also makes admin easier as you’ll only have one renewal date to worry about.

What's the difference between HGVs and LGVs?

Before you get a quote, make sure you're getting the right insurance. If your truck is actually more of a light goods vehicle you may be better off with commercial van insurance or even something like courier insurance. Here's the different between HGVs ande LGVs to help you make the right choice.

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Light goods vehicles

Light goods vehicles (LGVs) have a maximum gross weight of 3.5 tonnes, which includes passengers, cargo and fuel.

Pick-up trucks and vans are typically classified as LGVs. Usually, you’re allowed to drive LGVs with a standard driving licence, but check before you do so.
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Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)

HGVs have a gross weight of over 3.5 tonnes - 7.5 tonne lorries are particularly common, with some of the more widespread examples being articulated lorries.

These consist of a tractor at the front connected via a pivot bar to a trailer and other lorries with more than 2 axles.

Truck insurance FAQs

Do I need a HGV licence to drive a truck?

To drive a heavy goods vehicle like a truck, you need a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

To get a CPC you have to pass 4 tests and complete 35 hours of training to upgrade your licence and keep it valid. You need to renew this licence every 5 years.

If you use your HGV to carry goods for business, you might be required to hold an operator’s licence as well. This depends on:

  • The weight of the HGV
  • Whether you're transporting goods in Europe

Learn more about how to get your HGV licence with our handy guide.

Will truck insurance cover me to transport hazardous waste in my HGV?

If you get the right policy, then yes.

We work with Quote Me Today who can find you a great deal on a policy that'll cover you to transport hazardous goods. Just make sure your insurer knows exactly what you’ll be transporting.

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