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Last Update Feb 2023 by MultiQuoteTime Editorial Team

7.5 Tonne Lorry Insurance

The 7.5 tonne lorry is a popular choice with framers for livestock transport to market, or a horsebox to bring your pony to show trials. It is also a favourite choice for the delivery sector. The cover required will depend on the intended use. This guide is intended to provide you with 7.5 ton truck insurance.

Key Takeaway : Always inform your insurance provider in advance if your intended use of the lorry will change. Failure to do so could result in you driving your lorry with the incorrect insurance. Which in the eyes of the law and the insurance provider is the same as driving with NO insurance.

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What types of 7.5 tonne lorries are there?

The 7.5 tonne lorries come in a wide variety of configurations to meet the needs of the commodities that are being transported. For large items, a flatbed works best. Others have curtains for sides that make loading and unloading easier. Some of them are fully enclosed for hauling commodities or livestock.

Do I need an operator's licence for a 7.5 ton lorry

You will need an operator's licence to carry goods for any vehicle over 3.5 tonnes gross plated weight or an unladen weight of more than 1,525 kg

What are the three types of operator licence?

Standard national licence : This licence enables you to haul your own goods within the UK and internationally. In relation to other peoples good you are restricted to the UK only.
Standard international licence : This licence will enable to haul your own and other peoples goods within the UK and internationally
Restricted licence : A restricted licence restricts you to only hauling your own goods

What is required to operate a 7.5 tonne lorry?

To operate a 7.5 tonne lorry requires a UK C1 driving licence. This classification permits the holder to operate any lorry from 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes.

What is 7.5 tonne Lorry Insurance?

The 7.5t Lorry Insurance is road risk protection when moving freight on the road and an event like an accident and or collision occurs. Just like personal vehicles, there are three distinct levels of cover an operator can obtain.

Third Party only is the minimum cover required by UK law to legally operate on the road.
Third Party Fire and Theft.
Comprehensive.

Option Extras for 7.5t Lorry insurance

The most common add-ons are goods in transit cover and breakdown recovery.

Breakdown cover is recommended for any hire for reward lorry operator. The task of just changing a tire on an HGV will help convince anyone of the advantages of having this type of cover. There is the standard cover, national cover, which lets your vehicle be towed to the destination of choice (if it can not be fixed on the roadside). For those with destinations in Europe, there normally is an option to include European cover.
Goods in transit provides cover if the commodities you are transported are damaged. Without this cover, the operator could be held financially responsible for the load. For some shipments, this is a requirement, especially when the load has a high value.

More than one 7.5 tonne lorry?

If you operate a fleet of lorries, you can also consider courier fleet insurance if you are providing a hire and reward service. Going the fleet insurance route should make it possible to get discounted premiums with the addition of each new vehicle to the policy. Whilst the fleet solution should provide savings, both options, fleet cover and a separate policy for each lorry should be considered.

Tips to save money on your 7.5T insurance costs

1. Reduce Risk of Vehicle Theft

One way to reduce the cost of the insurance premium is to lower the risk of the lorry being damaged or stolen. An easy way to do this is to have the lorry stored in a locked facility when not in use, and have the facility monitored by cameras or a security system.

2. Pay the premium annually

Another option to reduce the cost of the premium is to pay the premium annually. This path avoids the charging of interest on the unpaid balance when monthly or quarterly payments are made.

3.increasing the excess voluntarily

By increasing the excess voluntarily, the risk to the insurance company is reduced and the cost of the premium is lowered. The excess amount is the amount that you would be liable for if you need to claim against the policy. Speak with your broker on the impact of increasing this amount on your policy premium.

4. Comparing insurance options

Always compare Insurance quotes at renewal time. With the ease of obtaining multiple insurance quotes, it is easy to compare options come renewal time. Spend some time researching what is on offer with other providers as you may be able to save some money on your premium