What It Is
Commercial auto insurance provides liability (bodily injury and property damage you cause to others) and optional physical damage (collision, comprehensive) for vehicles used in your business. Personal auto policies typically do not cover business use.
Who Needs It
Any business that owns, leases, or uses cars, vans, or trucks for business purposes. State laws require minimum liability for registered commercial vehicles.
What It Can Help Protect Against
Liability: claims from accidents you cause. Physical damage: collision and comprehensive (theft, vandalism, weather) for your vehicles. Hired and non-owned auto coverage can protect when employees use their own or rented vehicles for business.
Related Industries
Contractors, trucking, delivery, retail, restaurants, and any business with company vehicles or employees driving for work.
FAQ
Do I need it if I use my personal car for work? — If it’s incidental, personal auto may suffice; significant business use usually requires commercial or hired/non-owned coverage.
What is hired/non-owned? — Coverage when employees use their own vehicles or rentals for business.