Bobtail Liability Insurance

Definition of "Bobtail liability insurance"

Coverage of a common carrier for liability on trucks that have delivered their cargo and are on the way back to the terminal. The company that hires the truck assumes liability while the truck is loaded, but after delivery, that firm's liability ends. The carrier can be protected by bobtail liability coverage for the return trip.

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