What Is Commercial Auto Insurance and Do I Need It in Texas?
Personal auto doesn't cover business use. Learn what commercial auto insurance covers, who needs it, and how much it costs in Texas.
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Commercial auto insurance explained
Commercial auto insurance isn't just "car insurance for a business" — it's protection for your company's vehicles, drivers, and liability when you're on the road for work.
If one of your trucks rear-ends someone, a crew member backs into a customer's property, or a company van is stolen from a jobsite, commercial auto can help cover the damage, injuries, legal costs, and repairs that could otherwise become a major financial hit.
As an independent insurance broker, we shop multiple carriers to help you build the right policy for your business — whether you have 1 work truck or a growing fleet — so you can operate with confidence and stay focused on work, not "what-ifs." so you can drive with total confidence knowing you're protected.
What's covered vs. what's not?
Commercial auto can be extremely strong coverage — but it also has limitations, exclusions, and optional add-ons that vary by carrier and business type. Here's a quick breakdown:
What's Covered?
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Liability for injuring and property damage
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Legal defense costs
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Damage to your company vehicles
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Uninsured/ Underinsured motorist (optional)
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Rental reimbursement/ downtime support
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Roadside/towing
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Hired and non-owned auto (optional)
What's Not Covered?
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Damage from negligence or lack of maintenance
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Intentional damage
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Using vehicles outside the described business use
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Employee injuries (workers compensation)
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Commercial auto coverage built to protect your organization
When accidents happen, you need protection that keeps your drivers moving and your business protected.
Coverage for your vehicles
From fender-benders to major accidents, we help make sure repairs to your car are handled quickly with the right coverage in place.
Protection for your business liability
A serious accident can turn into a lawsuit fast. Proper liability limits and smart add-ons can help protect your company from expensive legal exposure.
Coverage built for how you actually operate
Contractors, service vans, fleets, and delivery vehicles all have different risks. We tailor coverage for your drivers, radius, job types, and vehicle mix — not a generic policy.
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Commercial auto insurance that keeps your business rolling
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