Why newly approved truckers are the best prospects for trucking insurance agents

New authorities need insurance immediately

Carriers with operating authority are required to maintain insurance to stay on the road, and cargo insurance alone costs a minimum of around $1,000 per month. That means every newly approved trucker is a business that must buy coverage — and has the budget to do it.

They may still be shopping

A newly approved trucker often bought the first policy they could find just to get their authority moving. Many are still comparing prices, coverage, and agencies in their first months. That makes them open to a better quote from an agent who reaches out with a clear offer.

Unlike renewal prospects who are locked in for a year, these carriers are at the very start of their buying journey.

More than one policy to sell

New trucking businesses need several types of coverage, which means more opportunities per contact:

• Primary auto liability
• Cargo insurance
• Physical damage
• General liability and occupational accident
• Life and health coverage for the owner

Why exclusive leads matter

Shared lead lists get sold to five or ten agents at once, so the trucker gets hammered with calls and tunes everyone out. Freight Leads sells each lead only once and never resells it, so you're not racing other agents for the same contact.

Grant leads (newly approved authorities) cost $2 each and include phone, email, address, USDOT and MC numbers, plus truck and driver counts. DOT leads — brand-new trucking businesses — cost $1 each. No subscriptions, and no paying hundreds of dollars per lead.

Getting started

Pick your lead type, choose the state you're licensed in, and order a pack starting at 50 leads ($100 for Grant, $50 for DOT). Your leads arrive by email as a spreadsheet within 24 hours — ready for you to start calling.