Coverage Options for Livestock Transporters
Transporting animals is not the same as transporting regular freight. Livestock is highly valuable, but also vulnerable to stress, injury, or even loss during long journeys. A single incident, such as a vehicle accident, sudden illness, or extreme weather, can create significant financial and emotional consequences. This is where our professional insurance brokers come in. Our effective Lifestock cargo insurance plan goes beyond basic coverage. It must address the full range of risks in animal transport:
Commercial Auto Liability
Legally required; covers injury or property damage caused by your trucks or trailers.
Livestock Cargo Insurance
Protects animals against loss, injury, theft, or death while in transit.
Animal Mortality Insurance
Coverage for unexpected death during accidents, illness, or natural disasters.
Physical Damage
Protection for your own trailers and equipment against collision, theft, fire, or vandalism.
Trailer Interchange Coverage
Covers liability when using non-owned trailers under contract.
Warehouse or Holding Liability
Important if animals are temporarily stored in barns, depots, or staging facilities.
Downtime and Rental Reimbursement
Keeps operations moving by covering replacement equipment or lost income when vehicles are out of service.
Insurance Requirements for Livestock Hauling in Quebec
Quebec has strict rules for livestock transportation. Missing even one step can mean fines, cancelled contracts, or being pulled off the road. SAAQ filings — Mandatory for registering and operating commercial vehicles in Quebec. CTQ permits — Issued by the Quebec Transport Commission, required before legally operating as a commercial hauler. MCS-90 endorsements — Required for U.S. cross-border routes to prove financial responsibility. CFIA Humane Transport Standards — Federal rules requiring safe handling, rest, feeding, and space for animals during transport. Client Contracts — Many farms, feedlots, and distributors demand proof of livestock hauling insurance before awarding work. Our transportation insurance brokers ensure your coverage meets all these requirements, so you remain compliant while building trust with partners.
Why Businesses Trust Qubit for Livestock Insurance
Choosing an insurance partner for livestock transport requires more than just comparing prices. You need a broker who understands both the logistics and the responsibility of carrying live animals across cities, provinces, and borders. Most insurers stop at general fleet coverage. Few design programs specifically for livestock transporters. That's where Qubit makes the difference. We build insurance solutions that reflect the realities of hauling live animals — including compliance, humane transport rules, high-value cargo, and urgent claims handling.
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Independent Brokerage
We compare multiple livestock insurance companies and present you with the best options.
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Compliance Expertise
Our team helps with Quebec filings (SAAQ, CTQ) and U.S. endorsements (MCS-90) so you stay compliant on every route.
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Tailored Coverage
Unlike general fleet policies, our solutions are built specifically as livestock cargo insurance.
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Local Advantage
Based in Montreal, we provide bilingual support and understand Quebec's transport rules in depth.
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Claims Support
We guide you through claims from start to finish, reducing stress and ensuring fair outcomes.
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Licensed & Trusted
Qubit Insurance Group Inc. is fully regulated by the AMF, giving you confidence that your coverage is backed by licensed professionals.
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Real Situations Where Livestock Insurance Helps
• A livestock trailer overturns on icy roads; livestock cargo insurance covers animal losses and medical expenses.
• Poultry suffers from heat stress during a delayed summer transport; animal mortality insurance helps recover financial loss.
• Animals temporarily housed in a depot barn die in a fire; warehouse liability coverage responds.
• A U.S. distributor requires proof of higher liability limits before awarding a contract; Qubit brokers arrange it quickly.
These examples show why generic fleet coverage is not enough and why tailored livestock hauling insurance is essential.
Why Choose Qubit Insurance?
Because we've been insurance customers too, we understand the pain points and focus on what truly matters most.
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