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A Guide to Same Day COIs and Florida Trucking Insurance

When you run a trucking business in Florida, having fast access to your certificate of insurance (COI) can make or break a job. At Terra Insurance Services, we provide same day COIs and complete Florida trucking insurance coverage. We help truckers stay compliant, book loads, and keep their trucks moving.

In this guide, you’ll learn what key trucking filings mean and which insurance coverages you may need.  We’ll also break down how Terra handles your paperwork quickly, and what to expect when requesting a same day COI in Florida.

Know Your Trucking Filings: BMC-91X, MCS-90, and More

For Florida motor carriers, staying compliant with FMCSA requirements starts with understanding these essential filings and proof-of-insurance documents.

 

BMC-91X Filing

Proof that your insurer has filed your liability coverage with the FMCSA. This filing applies to interstate carriers and verifies that your Florida trucking business meets minimum federal financial responsibility requirements.

MCS-90 Endorsement

Attached to your liability policy, this endorsement ensures your insurer pays certain public liability claims to meet federal minimums. It will cover losses even if they fall outside normal policy terms. Note that it’s not a separate policy, it’s an endorsement tied to your liability coverage.

USDOT Number

Issued by the FMCSA to identify carriers and monitor compliance. If your truck exceeds federal weight thresholds or operates interstate, you need one. For details on registration and federal operating authority, visit the FMCSA Registration Portal.

MC Number (Operating Authority)

Required for for-hire carriers in interstate commerce. Before your authority becomes active, the FMCSA must accept insurance filings, such as the BMC-91X and MCS-90.

Certificate of Insurance (COI)

A COI is a document listing your coverage, limits, and effective dates. Many Florida brokers, shippers, and warehouses require proof before you haul. Terra provides same day COIs, so you never miss a load because of paperwork delays.

Typical Trucking Insurance Requirements in Florida

We know that every Florida motor carrier has different insurance needs.  However, most will require a few key coverages to stay protected and meet shipper or broker requirements.

  • Auto Liability: Covers bodily injury or property damage you might cause in an accident while operating your truck. Federal minimums for interstate carriers start at $750,000, while Florida shippers and brokers generally require $1 million or higher.
  • Motor Truck Cargo: Protects the freight you’re hauling from loss or damage caused by collision, fire, theft, or other covered events. Limits vary based on commodities and contracts.
  • Physical Damage: Pays to repair or replace your tractor or trailer if it’s in an accident, stolen, vandalized, or damaged by weather. This coverage keeps your equipment on the road and earning.
  • General Liability: Coverage for accidents or injuries that happen during day-to-day business operations. Often required by contracts with brokers or shippers.
  • Trailer Interchange / Non-Owned Trailer Coverage: Covers trailers you don’t own but use under a trailer interchange agreement. It can also cover accidents involving trailers you’re hauling for others. Protects against physical damage while the trailer is in your possession.
  • Workers’ Compensation / Occupational Accident: Protects you and your drivers in connection with on-the-job injuries. Workers’ compensation is required for employees, while occupational accident coverage is a flexible alternative for independent owner-operators.

 

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How Terra Handles Your Filings and COIs

At Terra Insurance Services, we make the compliance process simple. From your first call to your first load, our team manages every detail so you can focus on driving—not paperwork. We handle Florida trucking insurance filings and issue same day COIs with speed and accuracy.

Here’s how our process works:

  • Quick Intake Call: We’ll confirm your business details. Details about your operations, radius, drivers, and equipment help ensure your policy fits your needs.
  • Fast Policy Binding: Once approved, we bind coverage and submit your BMC-91X and MCS-90 filings electronically to the FMCSA.
  • Same Day COIs: We issue certificates to brokers, shippers, and any certificate holders you specify, often within hours.
  • Ongoing Support: We maintain your certificate holder list, handle updates, and process rush COI requests during business hours.

With Terra Insurane Services, you get a partner who knows Florida trucking and keeps your authority active without delays. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on the road.

Same Day COI: What We Need From You

To deliver your same day COI and start filings fast, please provide:

  • Legal business name and, if available, your USDOT and MC numbers.
  • Driver list with MVR consent and equipment list with VINs and values.
  • Loss runs, if available, and details about your commodities and typical lanes.
  • Certificate holder names and emails for immediate COI delivery.

 

Turnaround Times and What Can Delay Filings

Same day COIs are typically issued once coverage is bound. As soon as your policy is active, Terra submits filings electronically to the FMCSA. The FMCDA generally processes filing within 24 to 48 hours. While the process is designed to move fast, a few common issues can slow things down:

  • Missing or incomplete information on your application
  • Unpaid or pending premium payments
  • Business name mismatches between your policy and FMCSA records
  • Delays in FMCSA system updates or verification

Providing accurate details and prompt responses helps us keep your filings on track so your authority activates without interruption.

FAQs - Trucking Filings and COIs

We issue most certificates within hours of binding your policy, often the same business day.

Yes. Terra handles all filings for your Florida authority electronically once your coverage is active.

Absolutely. We send COIs directly to any certificate holder you specify, saving you time and keeping your partners satisfied.

Yes. Once we bind your coverage, Terra issues your COI immediately. However, your operating authority won’t activate until the FMCSA accepts all filings.

Yes, just call or email us during business hours; we process rush COI requests the same day to help you meet tight deadlines.

Yes. You can send us a list of brokers, shippers, or facilities, and we’ll issue all COIs the same day. We also maintain your certificate holder list, so adding new partners later is quick and easy.

If you haul exclusively within Florida, you may not need federal filings like the BMC-91X. However, you still need proper liability coverage and may have to meet state-level requirements. We help you confirm exactly what applies to your business.

Close-up of a trucking certificate of insurance showing same day COI issued for Florida motor carrier.

Partner with Terra for Fast Filings and Same Day COIs

When you need Florida trucking insurance and same day COIs, Terra Insurance Services is ready to help. Our team understands the pressure of meeting deadlines, securing loads, and keeping your authority active.

Ready to get started? Get a quote today, and let Terra handle your filings, certificates, and compliance from start to finish. You’ll work with a knowledgeable agent who understands Florida trucking and can get your coverage in place fast.

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