Class Code 7219
Trucking Firms; Express Companies; Mobile Crane/Hoisting Service
California WCIRB Class Code 7219 applies to businesses that operate trucking and express delivery services and mobile crane/hoisting operations. The September 1, 2026 approved pure premium rate is $7.318 per $100 of payroll. Correct classification matters because it directly affects your workers' comp premium and safety obligations.
What Class Code 7219 Covers
Class Code 7219 groups employers whose core operations are vehicle-based freight/express transport and on‑site mobile crane or hoisting services. That includes local and regional trucking companies (straight trucks, tractor-trailers), express/courier fleets using vans and box trucks, and businesses that provide mobile crane rental, hoisting, and on-site lifting with traveling or truck-mounted cranes. The classification covers employees who drive and operate vehicles, load and unload freight, rig and signal crane lifts, perform on‑site hoisting, and maintain the equipment. It does not describe stationary warehouse-only operations that are separately coded; if your workers spend substantial time in a yard, maintenance shop or warehouse, payroll should be split to the appropriate codes. Accurate payroll allocation between drivers, mechanics, crane crews and clerical staff is essential to reflect real exposure.
Who It Applies To
- Regional and local trucking companies (CDL-A/B drivers and helpers)
- Express/courier companies operating vans, box trucks and small straight trucks
- Mobile crane rental and hoisting contractors with truck‑mounted or lattice boom cranes
- Rigging crews, signal persons and on‑site lift supervisors
- Fleet mechanics and road service technicians who work on transport or crane vehicles
Common Job Duties
- Driving tractor‑trailers, straight trucks, delivery vans and performing pre/post trip inspections
- Loading, unloading and securing freight on trucks using pallet jacks, straps and chains
- Operating mobile cranes, boom trucks or truck‑mounted hoists to lift and place loads
- Rigging, slinging, signaling and supervising lifts on construction or industrial sites
- Performing vehicle and crane maintenance, adjustments and safety checks
- Assisting with local deliveries, last‑mile sorting and express package handling
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $7.318 Rate
The approved pure premium rate of $7.318 per $100 of payroll is the WCIRB’s base claim cost estimate for this classification before insurer adjustments. Insurers multiply that rate by your payroll in hundreds to get the base premium, then apply your company’s experience modification, any schedule or retrospective adjustments, credits/surcharges, and policy fees. Final premium varies with your recent loss history, payroll splits across class codes, safety programs, and claims management.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Workers in Class Code 7219 must follow California Code of Regulations Title 8 requirements for mobile cranes and hoisting equipment, competent person inspections, and qualified operator/rigger/signal‑person practices. Employers must conduct regular crane and vehicle inspections, provide operator certifications or proof of qualification, implement fall protection and electrical‑line avoidance procedures, and comply with heat illness prevention for outdoor driving and loading crews. Serious work‑related injuries, amputations and fatalities must be reported to Cal/OSHA within the required reporting timeframe.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 7219
A PEO like Key HR helps employers in this classification by ensuring payroll is correctly allocated across class codes, delivering industry‑specific safety programs (driver safety, crane rigging and signal training), and providing centralized claims management to contain loss costs. Key HR can also assist with DOT and state compliance, arrange drug testing and maintenance programs, and work with carriers on experience modification and return‑to‑work plans to lower long‑term premiums.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Do owner‑operators and independent contractors go on Class Code 7219 payroll?
Employees paid through payroll performing trucking or crane operations should be reported under Class Code 7219. Independent contractors are not reported as payroll, but misclassification carries audit and liability risk. Whether a worker is an employee or contractor depends on control and hiring practices; consult your insurance advisor and legal counsel before excluding workers from payroll reporting.
If my drivers also load and unload, should payroll be split?
Yes. If drivers perform significant loading/unloading, payroll should be allocated between driver/crane operation and loading codes to accurately reflect exposure. Underreporting loading time can understate risk and trigger audits or premium adjustments after a claim.
What safety steps reduce claims for mobile crane work?
Key controls include using certified crane operators and qualified riggers, pre‑lift planning and lift plans for critical picks, ground condition assessments, maintaining safe clearance from power lines, regular crane inspections and maintenance, and using trained signal persons. Documented training and lift logs help reduce frequency and severity of claims.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 7219
- Classification
- Trucking Firms; Express Companies; Mobile Crane/Hoisting Service
- Pure Premium Rate
- $7.318 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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