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Commercial Auto for contractors

Personal auto doesn't cover business use. Once you're using a vehicle to carry tools, haul materials, or drive between jobsites commercially, you need commercial auto — and this course explains why.

Commercial Auto — contractor insurance

What it covers

  • Liability for accidents in covered vehicles
  • Physical damage to owned vehicles (collision and comprehensive)
  • Hired auto liability — rented or borrowed vehicles
  • Non-owned auto liability — employee personal vehicles used for work
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
  • Medical payments for vehicle occupants

Who it’s for

  • Contractors who own one or more business vehicles
  • Contractors whose employees drive personal vehicles for work
  • Contractors who rent vehicles for jobsite operations
  • Anyone carrying tools, equipment, or materials in vehicles

Why CCA

  • Fleet programs for contractors with multiple vehicles
  • Hired and non-owned auto included or endorsed
  • Coordination with tools & equipment coverage for truck bed contents
  • Same-day certificates and ID cards
Commercial Auto — FAQ

Common questions about commercial auto

No. Commercial auto covers the vehicle and your liability while operating it. Tools in the truck bed or cargo area need a separate inland marine tools floater.

Hired auto covers liability when you rent a vehicle. Non-owned auto covers liability when employees use their personal vehicles for work. Both are critical gaps if employees drive their own cars to jobsites.

Usually yes, if the trailer is registered and towed on public roads. Unregistered jobsite trailers may need to be scheduled on an inland marine policy instead.

Yes. NPN #8608479, licensed to write and service contractor insurance programs in every state.

Once coverage is bound, we typically issue certificates within minutes. Same-day certs are standard.

We shop A.M. Best A-rated and A+ rated specialty contractor markets — not personal lines carriers or surplus lines scraps.

We have markets that write contractors with claims history. We'll need 3–5 years of loss runs to structure the right program.

We shop multiple markets and often match or beat current pricing — especially if you haven't been marketed recently. Send us your current dec page.

We assist with claims reporting and advocacy. Contact us immediately after a loss and we'll guide you through the process.

Basic business info: trade type, years in business, annual revenue or payroll, number of employees, states you work in, and 3–5 years of loss runs if available.

Yes. We can bundle GL, commercial auto, tools, and inland marine into a commercial package that simplifies billing and can reduce total premium.

Yes. Additional insured endorsements, waivers of subrogation, and primary/non-contributory language are standard and typically issued same-day.

Minimums vary by carrier and coverage line. GL minimums typically start around $500–$750 for the smallest contractors. We'll tell you upfront.

We'll reach out 60–90 days before your renewal to review your program, re-shop markets if needed, and ensure your limits still match your contracts.

A BOR letter transfers your existing policy to Contractors Choice Agency so we can service it and compete for your renewal. It doesn't change your coverage or premium mid-term.

Yes. We place license bonds, performance bonds, payment bonds, and bid bonds alongside your insurance program.

California, New York, and New Jersey typically have the strictest licensing and insurance requirements. Florida has specific requirements for roofing and storm work. We know all of them.

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