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American Trucker Benefits specializes in no-medical-exam life insurance for truckers. Our simplified underwriting process means you skip the hassle of scheduling appointments, drawing blood, or taking a physical. Instead, you answer a short set of health questions — most drivers complete the application in under 5 minutes from their phone.
Many of our 20+ carrier partners offer simplified-issue and guaranteed-issue policies designed specifically for commercial drivers. Simplified-issue requires a few health questions but no labs; guaranteed-issue requires no health questions at all. Your advisor will recommend the right policy type based on your health profile and coverage goals.
Ready to see how easy it is? Start your no-exam application today or learn more on our How It Works page.
Your exact rate depends on four main factors: your age, health history, coverage amount, and policy type. A 35-year-old healthy driver might pay $40–$60/month for $250,000 in term life coverage, while a 50-year-old with some health history might pay $100–$150/month for a similar policy.
Term life insurance is typically the most affordable option — it provides a high death benefit at a low monthly cost for a set period (10, 20, or 30 years). Whole life and Indexed Universal Life (IUL) cost more monthly but build cash value you can access tax-free during your lifetime.
Because we compare rates across 20+ A-rated carriers, we find you the best price available for your specific situation. There's no obligation to buy — just a clear look at your options. Get your personalized rate quote →
Many of our carriers offer life insurance coverage for truckers with pre-existing conditions including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, sleep apnea (including drivers with CPAP), obesity, and controlled heart conditions.
We specialize in impaired-risk underwriting — finding the right carrier for your specific health profile. Not every carrier treats every condition the same way. One carrier might decline a driver with diabetes while another offers them a standard rate. That's why access to 20+ carriers matters: we find the one that fits you.
Even if you've been declined by another insurer or told you're uninsurable, we encourage you to talk to one of our advisors. Start your application and let us shop your options — there's no cost and no obligation.
Most applications are completed in under 5 minutes from your phone, and many policies are approved instantly with electronic underwriting. Once approved, your coverage begins immediately — no waiting periods on most term and whole life products.
Here's what the typical timeline looks like:
Day 1: Complete your online application. Our advisor calls you within 5 minutes to confirm your quote and walk through your options. Day 1–2: Policy is issued electronically. Your coverage is active and your policy documents are emailed to you. Day 3: You're fully protected. Simple as that.
Learn more about the full process on our How It Works page, or apply now and get covered today →
American Trucker Benefits offers truckers a full suite of coverage options tailored to the risks of life on the road:
Term Life Insurance — The most affordable way to get a large death benefit. Protects your family for 10, 20, or 30 years. Ideal if you have dependents and want maximum coverage for minimum cost.
Whole Life Insurance — Permanent protection that never expires and builds guaranteed cash value. Your premium stays the same for life.
Indexed Universal Life (IUL) — Combines life insurance with tax-free wealth building. Your cash value grows based on market index performance with a floor of 0% — you can never lose money when markets drop.
Disability / Income Protection — Pays you monthly if you're unable to drive due to injury or illness. This is critical for drivers whose entire income depends on their ability to drive.
Critical Illness Coverage — Pays a lump sum if you're diagnosed with cancer, a heart attack, stroke, or other covered conditions. Use the money for treatment, bills, or anything you need.
Final Expense — Smaller whole life policies ($10K–$50K) designed to cover funeral costs and final medical bills. No health questions required. See our full Benefits page for details on each product.
We cover owner-operators, company drivers, lease-purchase drivers, team drivers, and even retired truckers. Your employment structure — whether you're W-2, 1099, or running your own authority — does not affect your eligibility for life insurance.
For owner-operators and independent contractors, this is especially important. You don't have an employer providing group life insurance, so building your own personal policy is critical for protecting your family and your business. Our Indexed Universal Life (IUL) plans are particularly popular with owner-operators looking to build tax-free retirement savings alongside their coverage.
For company drivers, your employer's group policy (if you have one) typically provides minimal coverage — often just 1–2x your annual salary. A personal policy ensures your family is truly protected, not just partially covered.
All policies issued through American Trucker Benefits provide nationwide coverage. Whether you're hauling coast-to-coast on I-10, running regional routes in the Midwest, or crossing into any of the 48 contiguous states plus Alaska and Hawaii — you are covered everywhere.
There are no geographic restrictions, exclusions for specific states, or coverage blackouts based on where you're physically located when a claim occurs. Your life insurance policy is a federal contract that doesn't change based on which state line you cross.
American Trucker Benefits is licensed in all 50 states (), so no matter where you're based, we can issue and service your policy. Apply today and get covered from coast to coast →
For truckers, your income depends entirely on your ability to operate a vehicle. A back injury, a serious illness, or an accident that prevents you from driving can wipe out your entire income overnight. That's a risk most truckers don't think about until it's too late.
Our disability and income protection plans provide monthly benefit payments if you're unable to drive due to a covered injury or illness. Depending on your policy, benefits can begin as soon as 30–90 days after disability begins (the "elimination period") and continue for months or years — even until retirement age for long-term policies.
We offer both short-term disability coverage (ideal for covering temporary injuries) and long-term disability coverage (for permanent or extended conditions). Your advisor will help you determine the right elimination period, benefit amount, and duration to match your expenses and savings.
See our full Income Protection benefits or get a free consultation →
Our Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policies combine two powerful tools: a death benefit that protects your family today, and a cash value account that grows tax-free for your retirement tomorrow.
Here's how the wealth-building component works: your cash value is tied to a stock market index (like the S&P 500). When the market goes up, your account gets credited a percentage of those gains. When the market goes down, your cash value is protected by a 0% floor — it never loses money. This gives you market-linked growth potential with zero downside risk.
Over time, you can access your accumulated cash value tax-free through policy loans — a powerful strategy for owner-operators and self-employed drivers who don't have access to employer 401(k) plans. Many drivers use their IUL as a primary or supplemental retirement vehicle.
This is one of the most popular products we offer — especially for owner-operators under 50 who have time to let their cash value compound. Talk to an advisor about your IUL options →
American Trucker Benefits is an independent insurance agency. We are not tied to any single carrier — we work with a network of 20+ A-rated insurance companies to find the best policy for each individual driver.
AM Best ratings are the gold standard for insurance carrier financial strength. An "A" rating or higher means the carrier has a superior ability to meet its long-term insurance obligations — in plain English, it means when your family needs to file a claim, the money will be there to pay it.
By working with multiple carriers instead of just one, we can shop your profile across the market and find carriers that specialize in covering truck drivers, drivers with health conditions, or drivers at specific age ranges. This competitive shopping is how we consistently secure lower rates than drivers could find on their own.
Learn more about how we work or start your application and see which carriers we match you with →
Filing a life insurance claim during an already difficult time can feel overwhelming. That's why American Trucker Benefits serves as your dedicated claims advocate. When you or your beneficiaries need to file a claim, you call us first — not the insurance company's 1-800 number.
We know your policy, your carrier, and the exact documentation required to process your claim quickly. We'll guide your beneficiary through every step: gathering required documents, submitting the claim to the carrier, following up on the processing timeline, and making sure the payout arrives as quickly as possible.
Unlike buying a policy online and being left to navigate claims alone, working with American Trucker Benefits means you have a real person in your corner throughout the entire process — from application to claim to final payout.
To reach our claims support team, call (800) 375-5342 any time. We'll be there when it matters most.
No matter where you're based — whether you're home-dispatched in Texas, based in Ohio, or living in any other state — we can help you get covered. American Trucker Benefits () holds active insurance licenses in all 50 U.S. states.
From Alaska to Florida, from California to Maine, every trucker in the United States is eligible to apply. There are no state-specific exclusions, waiting lists, or geographic limitations on our services.
The states you drive through don't matter either — as covered in our question about coverage across state lines, your policy follows you on every route, in every state. Whether you run a coast-to-coast lane, a dedicated regional route, or local drayage, you're covered everywhere.
Ready to get started? Apply now — it takes less than 5 minutes →
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