Additional Coverage Options

Coverage overview

• Extends standard carrier liability limits

• Coverage is based on the shipment’s declared value

• Maximum available limit: up to $250,000 per shipment

Availability

• Available only for ABF shipments

• Limited to customers using published LTL pricing

Excluded commodities

Accounts, bills, currency, cash, evidence of debt, checks, money orders, COD payments, coins, gold, silver, and other precious metals, gemstones (loose stones), securities and other negotiable papers, tickets, deeds, notes, gift cards, manuscripts, documents, jewelry over $1,000 USD per piece, neon items, bulk products, perishable goods or similar property (when not carried or stored in a temperature controlled environment), pharmaceutical drugs, live animals, flowers, plants, cotton, grandfather/grandmother clocks, automobiles/motorcycles, plate/flat glass

Additional information

Excess Liability Coverage applies only as an extension of ABF’s standard liability and does not replace it. Declared value is required on the bill of lading for Excess Liability Coverage to apply. 

Coverage overview

• Replaces standard carrier liability

• Coverage is based on the shipment’s declared value

• Maximum coverage limits depend on commodity type: New commodities: up to $250,000, Trade show commodities: up to $50,000, Other-than-new commodities: up to $25,000

Availability

• Available to ABF customers using Dynamic Pricing

• Available to approved ABF customers with published LTL pricing

Excluded commodities

Accounts, bills, currency, cash, evidence of debt, checks, money orders, COD payments, coins, gold silver and other precious metals, gemstones (loose stones), securities and other negotiable papers, tickets, deeds, notes, gift cards, manuscripts, documents, jewelry over $1,000 USD per piece, neon items, bulk products, perishable goods or similar property (when not carried or stored in a temperature controlled environment), pharmaceutical drugs, live animals, flowers, plants, cotton, grandfather/grandmother clocks, automobiles/motorcycles, plate/flat glass

Additional information

Premium Cargo Coverage replaces ABF’s standard liability and excess liability. Coverage availability and limits are subject to commodity classification and approval. Terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations apply.

Coverage overview

• All‑risk cargo insurance during transit

• Coverage applies to qualifying loss or damage events

• Maximum available limit: up to lesser of $1,000,000 per shipment or actual cash value

• Charges: 

  $.35 per $100 of declared value ($15 minimum)
  $15 Admin Fee

• Deductible: 

  $0 for Declared Value < $10,000.01
  $500 for Declared Value < $25,000.01
  $1,000 for Declared Value < $100,000.01
  2% of Declared Value for Declared Value > $100,000

Availability

• Available for LTL brokerage shipments

Excluded commodities

Accounts, bills, currency, cash, evidence of debt, checks, money orders, COD payments, coins, gold silver and other precious metals, gemstones (loose stones), securities and other negotiable papers, tickets, deeds, notes, gift cards, manuscripts, documents, jewelry over $1,000 USD per piece, bulk products, perishable goods or similar property (when not carried or stored in a temperature controlled environment), pharmaceutical drugs, live animals, flowers, plants.

Additional information

Shippers' Interest coverage is subject to applicable policy terms, exclusions and limitations. 

To be eligible, Shippers' Interest Insurance must be purchased at the time of booking, and the coverage must be reflected on the bill of lading at the time of pickup.