Commercial Auto Insurance — What It Covers & What It Costs

Commercial auto insurance covers vehicles owned or used by a business. This includes company cars, delivery vans, trucks, service vehicles, and any vehicle used primarily for business purposes. Personal auto policies exclude business use, so if you or your employees drive for work, commercial coverage is essential.

Commercial auto policies typically offer higher liability limits than personal policies (often $1 million or more) because businesses face greater exposure in accidents. They can cover a single vehicle or an entire fleet, and they include options like hired and non-owned auto coverage for employees using their own cars for business errands.

The cost depends on factors like the number of vehicles, their types, what they carry, how far they're driven, employee driving records, and the nature of your business. Industries with higher accident risk (delivery, construction, trucking) pay more. Many businesses bundle commercial auto with a Business Owners Policy (BOP) for better rates.