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Do I need Commercial Auto Insurance?

Whether you use your own car or a fleet of pickups, box trucks, and even trailers to get the job done, you need to stay financially protected by getting commercial auto insurance coverage for liability, personal injury/medical, collision, and more — to keep your business moving forward. Plus, if your employees use their own vehicles to perform deliveries, make sales visits, or run errands for your business, you could be liable for any accidents they cause. Unfortunately, the line between personal and commercial vehicles is sometimes unclear; we have shared the differences below.

You may need this policy if you’re a sole proprietor who owns a vehicle used primarily for business. A commercial policy typically has higher liability limits than personal auto insurance.

What vehicle usage is covered under Commercial Auto Insurance?

A) Transport goods or equipment

B) Drive clients or employees

C) Perform a service you’re paid for

D) Charge passengers a fee to ride in your vehicle

E) Charge people a fee to transport goods in your vehicle

F) Haul heavy, work-related loads

G) Tow a trailer used for business

What's the difference between Personal & Commercial Auto Insurance?

For small businesses, the line between what is considered a personal vehicle and a commercial vehicle is often blurry. Sometimes small business owners and employees use their vehicles to travel to job sites, transport equipment, or deliver goods.

Personal auto insurance policies almost always exclude business use. Unfortunately, that means you’re not covered if you get into an accident while driving for work (except for your commute).

The main difference between personal and commercial auto insurance is who owns the vehicle. If your business owns a vehicle, it must be covered by commercial auto insurance.

Commercial auto insurance covers accidents while you or your employees are driving a company vehicle. While both personal and commercial auto policies pay for legal and medical bills related to auto accidents, commercial auto insurance usually covers higher claims, different types of vehicles, and more complex legal issues.

A commercial policy typically insures all the business’ employees as additional insureds, which means every employee with a valid license can use the vehicle.

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