Before you hand over the keys, here are 3 things every RV owner should check:
Tip 1
Check YOUR insurance.
There's a 99% chance your policy doesn't cover your rig when it's being towed commercially. Look for language like "coverage does not extend to a bailee for hire" or similar exclusions. If it's there — and it almost always is — you need to make sure your transporter is properly insured.
Tip 2
Get their COI.
Make sure the transporter carries proper liability and cargo insurance. The federal minimum cargo coverage is $100K, so confirm they can bump it up to cover your rig's full value — many independents only carry the minimum.
Ask them to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI), and request that their broker list you as a certificate holder at no charge. This ensures you'll be notified if the policy is cancelled or lapses.
Tip 3
Check their authority and safety record.
Ask for their DOT number and look them up on FMCSA's free public database to confirm they're currently authorized as a for-hire carrier:
If a transporter hesitates on any of these, that tells you everything you need to know.
Mission Ready RV Transport
We carry full commercial cargo and liability insurance on every haul, hold active USDOT and MC authority, and provide a Certificate of Insurance on request. Licensed, insured, and fully transparent — based in Austin, TX and serving the lower 48.
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