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Insurance Renewal Prep Checklist

Organize records, contacts, certificates, and follow-up tasks before an insurance renewal or quote. Review coverage areas with your provider or agent — this worksheet does not set coverage, submit anything, or determine whether requirements are met.

Planning & organization tool only. This checklist is provided for planning and organization only. Coverage requirements, limits, deductibles, exclusions, endorsements, certificate language, renewal timing, and acceptance standards vary by policy, provider, state, operation, carrier, broker, customer, and lender. Clear To Roll does not provide legal, tax, accounting, insurance, dispatch, carrier, broker, DOT, FMCSA, safety, or compliance advice, and does not verify, approve, certify, screen, qualify, or determine whether any requirement is met. Always review official sources, your policy documents, contracts, and your insurance provider or agent before relying on any checklist.

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Policy Dates & Contacts

Track expiration, target dates, agent, and key renewal contacts in one place.

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Coverage & Certificates

Review coverage areas, certificate requests, and endorsement needs with your agent.

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Claims & Requirements

Organize loss runs, claims, and broker / customer / lender requirements.

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Policy Dates & Contacts17 applicable · 17 shown›
Current policy expiration date
The date everything else in the renewal works backward from.
Policy document
Renewal target date
When you want the renewal wrapped up.
Review only
Insurance provider / carrier name
Know exactly who holds each policy.
Insurance provider
Insurance agent or agency name
Your main point of contact for the renewal.
Agent
Agent phone number
Keep it easy to reach.
Agent
Agent email address
Keep it easy to reach.
Agent
Policy number
Needed on almost every renewal request.
Policy document
Quote or renewal reference number
Track quotes and renewal offers by reference.
Insurance provider
Certificate request contact
Who handles certificate requests for your policy.
Insurance provider
Claims contact
Who to call about claims on the policy.
Insurance provider
After-hours claims number
Worth having before you need it.
Insurance provider
Payment contact or billing contact
Who handles billing and payment questions.
Insurance provider
Renewal meeting date
When you plan to talk through the renewal.
Review only
Follow-up date after quote review
When to check back after reviewing quotes.
Review only
Cancellation or non-renewal notice review, if applicable
If a notice was received, note the dates and review it with your provider or agent.
Policy document
Policy documents location
Where the current policy documents are kept.
Review only
Renewal notes location
Where renewal notes and quotes are kept.
Review only
Business / Authority Information22 applicable · 22 shown›
Legal business name
Should match your registrations and filings.
Authority record
DBA name, if applicable
Note it if the business operates under one.
Authority record
Business mailing address
Keep it current with your provider.
Review only
Garage location / principal place of business
Where equipment is based.
Review only
USDOT number
A basic identifier for insurance paperwork.
Authority record
MC number, if applicable
Note it if your operation has one.
Authority record
Operating authority status to review, if applicable
Review your authority information through official sources.
Authority record
Tax ID / EIN location
Where the confirmation letter is kept.
Review only
W-9
Frequently requested with insurance paperwork.
Review only
BOC-3 filing, if applicable
Keep a copy with your authority records.
Authority record
UCR record, if applicable
Keep registration records together.
Authority record
IFTA account, if applicable
Note the account with your business records.
Authority record
IRP account, if applicable
Note the account with your business records.
Authority record
State permits or state operating records, if applicable
Requirements vary by state — keep records together.
Official/state
Company contact information
Keep your business contacts current.
Review only
Driver list, if applicable
Some renewals ask for a current driver list.
Varies by operation
Owner-operator agreement or lease, if applicable
Know where the agreement is kept.
Lender/lease
Contract or customer operation notes
Notes about who you haul for.
Review only
Operation description to review with agent
A clear description helps renewal conversations.
Agent
Radius / operating territory notes
Where you actually run.
Review only
Commodities or cargo type notes
What you actually haul.
Review only
Any operation changes since last renewal
Changes are worth flagging for your agent.
Agent
Vehicle & Equipment Information21 applicable · 21 shown›
Vehicle list
A current list makes renewals faster.
Vehicle record
Unit numbers
Match units to policies and certificates.
Vehicle record
VINs
Commonly requested for policy schedules.
Vehicle record
Year / make / model
Basic details for each unit.
Vehicle record
GVWR or vehicle classification notes, if applicable
Note details that describe each vehicle.
Vehicle record
Trailer list
A current list of trailers in use.
Vehicle record
Trailer VINs
Commonly requested for trailer schedules.
Vehicle record
Trailer ownership or lease records
Who owns or leases each trailer.
Lender/lease
Vehicle registration / cab card
Keep registration records handy.
Vehicle record
IRP registration
Apportioned registration records, if applicable.
Authority record
Annual DOT inspection records
Keep the most recent records together.
Vehicle record
Maintenance record summary
A quick summary helps renewal conversations.
Review only
Vehicle photos, if used for renewal file
Photos help document condition.
Review only
Equipment value notes
Your own notes on equipment values to discuss with your agent.
Agent
Lienholder or lender information, if applicable
Lenders may have their own insurance requirements — review your agreements.
Lender/lease
New equipment added since last renewal
Additions are worth flagging for your agent.
Agent
Equipment removed since last renewal
Removals are worth flagging for your agent.
Agent
Lease or finance agreement location
Where the agreements are kept.
Lender/lease
Physical damage value review, if applicable
A value review topic for your agent — this worksheet does not set values.
Agent
Trailer interchange exposure review, if applicable
A review topic for your agent if you interchange trailers.
Agent
Non-owned trailer use notes, if applicable
Note how non-owned trailers are used, to discuss with your agent.
Agent
Coverage Areas to Review22 applicable · 22 shown›
These are coverage areas to review with your insurance provider or agent. This worksheet does not tell you what coverage you need — coverage decisions, limits, deductibles, exclusions, and endorsements vary by policy and operation.
Auto liability policy documents
Locate the documents and review them with your provider or agent.
Policy document
Motor truck cargo policy documents
Locate the documents and review them with your provider or agent.
Policy document
Physical damage coverage, if applicable
A coverage area to review with your provider or agent.
Policy document
General liability coverage, if applicable
A coverage area to review with your provider or agent.
Policy document
Non-trucking liability / bobtail coverage, if applicable
A coverage area to review with your provider or agent.
Policy document
Trailer interchange coverage, if applicable
A coverage area to review with your provider or agent.
Policy document
Workers' compensation record, if applicable
Requirements vary — review with your provider and the appropriate professional.
Policy document
Occupational accident coverage record, if applicable
A coverage area to review with your provider or agent.
Policy document
Umbrella or excess coverage, if applicable
A coverage area to review with your provider or agent.
Policy document
Reefer breakdown coverage, if applicable
A coverage area to review if you run refrigerated freight.
Policy document
Pollution or environmental coverage question, if applicable
A question to raise with your provider or agent.
Agent
Hazmat operation question, if applicable
If your operation involves hazmat, review coverage and requirements with your provider and official sources.
Agent
Towing / storage / cleanup expense question, if applicable
A question to raise with your provider or agent.
Agent
Rental reimbursement or downtime coverage question, if applicable
A question to raise with your provider or agent.
Agent
Deductible review
Review deductibles with your provider or agent.
Agent
Limit review with agent
Review limits with your provider or agent — this worksheet does not set limits.
Agent
Exclusion review with agent
Ask what is excluded and how it affects your operation.
Agent
Named insured review
Confirm the named insured matches your business setup.
Agent
Additional insured requirements to review
Requests vary — review each with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
Waiver of subrogation requirements to review
Requests vary — review each with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
Loss payee / lienholder requirements to review
Lender requests vary — review with your provider or agent.
Lender/lease
Policy forms and endorsements location
Where the forms and endorsements are kept.
Policy document
Certificates & Endorsement Requests18 applicable · 18 shown›
Certificate holder, additional insured, waiver of subrogation, and endorsement requests vary. This worksheet does not say certificate language is acceptable — review each request with your insurance provider or agent.
Current Certificate of Insurance
Keep the current certificate easy to find and share.
Certificate request
Certificate holder list
Everyone who currently holds a certificate.
Certificate request
Broker certificate request
Track broker requests to review with your agent.
Broker/customer
Customer certificate request
Track customer requests to review with your agent.
Broker/customer
Shipper / receiver certificate request, if applicable
Track requests to review with your agent.
Broker/customer
Lender or lienholder certificate request, if applicable
Track lender requests to review with your agent.
Lender/lease
Additional insured request, if applicable
Review each request with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
Waiver of subrogation request, if applicable
Review each request with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
Primary and non-contributory language request, if applicable
Review requested language with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
Cargo limit request, if applicable
Review requested limits with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
Auto liability limit request, if applicable
Review requested limits with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
Trailer interchange certificate request, if applicable
Review with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
Workers' compensation certificate request, if applicable
Review with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
General liability certificate request, if applicable
Review with your provider or agent.
Certificate request
Certificate delivery email list
Where certificates need to be sent.
Certificate request
Certificate expiration reminder
Note when certificates will need updating.
Review only
Certificate request notes
Running notes on requests and responses.
Review only
Certificate language to review with agent
Requested language varies — review it with your provider or agent.
Agent
Claims / Loss Runs / Incidents20 applicable · 20 shown›
Loss run request, if needed
Loss runs come from your insurer or agent — note when requested.
Claim/loss record
Claims history review
Review your history before renewal conversations.
Claim/loss record
Open claim list
What is still open and with whom.
Claim/loss record
Closed claim list
What closed since the last renewal.
Claim/loss record
Accident / incident file list
Where each incident file is kept.
Claim/loss record
Cargo claim file list
Where each cargo claim file is kept.
Claim/loss record
Theft or security incident file list
Where each file is kept, if any.
Claim/loss record
Roadside inspection follow-up records, if related
Keep related records with the file.
Review only
Repair invoices related to claims
Keep invoices with the related claim file.
Claim/loss record
Tow receipts related to claims
Keep receipts with the related claim file.
Claim/loss record
Photos or video notes related to claims
Note what exists and where it is stored.
Claim/loss record
Claim number list
All claim numbers in one place.
Claim/loss record
Claim representative contact list
Who is handling each claim.
Claim/loss record
Deductible notes
Your notes on deductibles paid or pending.
Claim/loss record
Settlement or reimbursement notes
Track what was received and when.
Claim/loss record
Incident follow-up tasks
What still needs to happen on each file.
Review only
Preventive action notes, if used internally
Your own internal notes, if you keep them.
Review only
Renewal questions related to claims
Questions to raise with your provider or agent.
Agent
Broker/customer claim follow-up records, if applicable
Keep related communications with the file.
Broker/customer
Documents requested by insurer or agent
Track what was asked for and what was provided.
Insurance provider
Broker / Customer / Lender Requirements18 applicable · 18 shown›
This worksheet does not determine whether requirements are met. Review requirements with the applicable party and your insurance provider or agent.
Broker insurance requirements to review
Review requirements with the broker and your provider or agent.
Broker/customer
Customer insurance requirements to review
Review requirements with the customer and your provider or agent.
Broker/customer
Shipper/receiver requirements to review, if applicable
Review requirements with the applicable party.
Broker/customer
Carrier packet insurance requirements
Review packet requirements with the carrier and your agent.
Broker/customer
Load board or platform requirements, if applicable
Review platform requirements directly.
Broker/customer
Lender insurance requirements
Review lender requirements in your agreements.
Lender/lease
Lease agreement insurance requirements
Review lease requirements in your agreements.
Lender/lease
Additional insured request list
Track who has asked and what they asked for.
Certificate request
Certificate holder request list
Track who needs certificates.
Certificate request
Cargo limit request list
Track requested limits to review with your agent.
Certificate request
Auto liability limit request list
Track requested limits to review with your agent.
Certificate request
Trailer interchange requirement, if applicable
Review with the applicable party and your agent.
Broker/customer
Waiver of subrogation request list
Track requests to review with your agent.
Certificate request
Renewal certificate delivery dates
When updated certificates need to go out.
Review only
Contract renewal dates
Contract dates that connect to insurance requests.
Review only
Requirement comparison notes for agent
Notes comparing requests, for your agent conversation.
Agent
Requirements that changed since last renewal
Flag changes for your agent.
Agent
Documents to send after renewal
What goes out once the renewal wraps up.
Review only
Documents to Collect26 applicable · 26 shown›
Current policy declarations page
The summary page of your current policy.
Policy document
Current Certificate of Insurance
Keep the current certificate in the renewal file.
Certificate request
Auto liability policy document
Locate the full policy document.
Policy document
Cargo policy document
Locate the full policy document.
Policy document
Physical damage policy document, if applicable
Locate the document if this coverage applies.
Policy document
General liability policy document, if applicable
Locate the document if this coverage applies.
Policy document
Non-trucking liability / bobtail policy document, if applicable
Locate the document if this coverage applies.
Policy document
Trailer interchange document, if applicable
Locate the document if this coverage applies.
Policy document
Workers' compensation document, if applicable
Locate the document if this applies.
Policy document
Occupational accident document, if applicable
Locate the document if this applies.
Policy document
Prior year policy documents
Prior policies help with comparisons.
Policy document
Loss runs
Request from your insurer or agent when needed.
Claim/loss record
Claim summaries
Summaries of each claim for the renewal file.
Claim/loss record
Vehicle list
A current vehicle list for the renewal file.
Vehicle record
Trailer list
A current trailer list for the renewal file.
Vehicle record
Driver list, if applicable
A current driver list, if requested.
Varies by operation
MVR or driver record request status, if applicable
Track request status if records were requested.
Varies by operation
Equipment registrations
Registration records for the file.
Vehicle record
Annual inspection records
Inspection records for the file.
Vehicle record
Lease agreements
Lease documents for the file.
Lender/lease
Finance/lienholder documents
Finance documents for the file.
Lender/lease
Carrier/broker/customer requirement documents
The requirement documents you were given.
Broker/customer
W-9
Frequently requested with renewal paperwork.
Review only
Authority / FMCSA records, if applicable
Keep authority records with the file — review official sources.
Authority record
State filings or permits, if applicable
Requirements vary by state — keep records together.
Official/state
Photos or supporting records, if used for renewal file
Anything else that supports the renewal file.
Review only
Follow-Up Tasks20 applicable · 20 shown›
Send updated vehicle list to agent
Keep your agent's records current.
Agent
Send updated trailer list to agent
Keep your agent's records current.
Agent
Confirm renewal date with agent
Make sure everyone works from the same date.
Agent
Request renewal quote
Start the quote conversation early.
Agent
Review quote with agent
Walk through the quote together.
Agent
Review coverage areas with agent
Discuss the coverage areas that apply to your operation.
Agent
Review deductibles with agent
Discuss deductibles with your provider or agent.
Agent
Review exclusions with agent
Ask what is excluded and how it affects your operation.
Agent
Request updated certificates
Ask your provider or agent for updated certificates.
Certificate request
Send certificates to brokers/customers
Deliver updated certificates where requested.
Broker/customer
Send certificate to lender, if applicable
Deliver updated certificates where requested.
Lender/lease
Confirm filings, if applicable
Filings are typically handled by your insurance provider — confirm with your provider or agent and review official FMCSA information.
Insurance provider
Confirm payment schedule
Confirm billing and payment details.
Insurance provider
Save final policy documents
Put the final documents where you can find them.
Review only
Save final certificates
Put the final certificates where you can find them.
Review only
Update renewal dates in driver file
Update your own records with the new dates.
Review only
Update broker/customer packets
Refresh packets with the new documents.
Broker/customer
Follow up on open claims
Keep open claim files moving.
Claim/loss record
Follow up on missing documents
Chase down anything still missing.
Review only
Final renewal review complete
Close the loop when everything is done.
Review only
Custom3 applicable · 3 shown›
Your own renewal item — name it, set a status, and add notes.
Varies by operationCustom
Your own renewal item — name it, set a status, and add notes.
Varies by operationCustom
Your own renewal item — name it, set a status, and add notes.
Varies by operationCustom
Certificate Request Log
Request dateRecipientCertificate typeRequested viaStatusNotes
Document Collection Log
DocumentSourceDate requestedDate receivedStatusNotes
Follow-Up Task Log
TaskOwnerDue dateStatusNotes

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Renewal Summary

Items Needing Attention
187
Not started or in progress
  • Total items187
  • Applicable items187
  • Not started187
  • In progress0
  • Collected0
  • Reviewed0
  • Not applicable0
  • Custom items3
  • Completion0%
  • Coverage decisions, limits, deductibles, exclusions, and endorsements vary by policy and operation.
  • Certificate holder, additional insured, and endorsement requests vary — review each with your provider or agent.
  • This worksheet does not determine whether requirements are met.
  • Clear To Roll does not verify, approve, or submit your insurance records.
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Items Needing Attention
187

Official Source Reminders

Coverage requirements, renewal timing, and certificate language can change. Verify with your insurance provider or agent, official FMCSA and state sources, and your carrier, broker, customer, and lender agreements.

FMCSA — Insurance & Registration

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration insurance requirements and registration resources.

fmcsa.dot.gov/registration

FMCSA Company Snapshot (SAFER)

Review your public authority, USDOT, and insurance filing snapshot.

safer.fmcsa.dot.gov

Your State Department of Insurance

Licensing, consumer, and complaint resources are handled by your state. Check your state’s official department of insurance website.

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

State insurance regulator information and consumer resources.

content.naic.org

Insurance Provider / Agent

Policy renewal dates, certificates, coverage questions, and endorsement language should be confirmed with your insurance provider or agent.

Carrier, Broker, Shipper & Customer Packets

Insurance requirement documents and certificate requests vary. Review your carrier, broker, shipper, or customer requirements directly.

Lender / Lease Agreements

Lender and lease insurance requirements live in your agreements — review them alongside your policy.

Tax or Business Professional

For EIN, W-9, business registrations, and authority records, consult the appropriate tax or business professional.

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This worksheet is provided as a free planning and recordkeeping tool. It does not submit, request, or send anything, and does not determine whether requirements are met. Coverage decisions, limits, deductibles, exclusions, certificate language, renewal timing, and acceptance standards vary. Always use official sources, your policy documents, contracts, and your insurance provider or agent. Clear To Roll does not verify, approve, certify, audit, screen, qualify, or determine whether any document, certificate, or requirement is acceptable or met.