Commercial vehicle insurance for owner-operators and fleets

For owner-operators and fleets running heavier units, longer routes and US trips. We compare commercial vehicle insurance that matches how far you go and what you carry.

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Commercial vehicle insurance

What is commercial vehicle insurance?

Commercial vehicle insurance covers trucks, tractors and specialty units used in business operations. Pricing is built around your radius of operation, where units are garaged, the drivers and what you carry.

It suits operations that need detailed underwriting: several units, mounted equipment, non-owned trailers, US exposure or public transportation. We gather the right details once, then present your operation to insurers that fit.

Who it’s for

  • Owner-operators
  • Fleets of trucks and tractors
  • Units with cranes, hoists or mounted equipment
  • Operations with US trips
  • Businesses using non-owned trailers
Coverage

What your policy can include

The main coverages we review with every client. We’ll explain each one and help you choose the right limits.

Auto liability

Covers injury and property damage your units cause to others.

Physical damage

Collision, comprehensive or all perils on your trucks and trailers.

Non-owned vehicles and trailers

Liability for damage to vehicles and trailers you use but do not own.

Cargo

Protects the goods you carry, whether your own or for customers.

Mounted equipment

Covers cranes, hoists and other machinery attached to your units.

General liability

Protects against claims from your yard, premises and operations.

Good to know

Commercial vehicles: what to know

Practical points we walk every client through before they choose a policy.

Radius drives pricing

Insurers rate commercial vehicles on how far they travel. Local operations usually cost less than long-haul routes, so accurate radius details matter.

Garaging location matters

Where units are parked overnight affects theft, weather and collision risk. List every garaging location.

US trips must be declared

Even occasional trips into the US need to be disclosed. Coverage, limits and filings differ once you cross the border.

Public transportation is specialized

Buses, taxis, limousines, driving schools and similar vehicles need specialized programs and supplements.

Optional coverage

Popular add-ons

Extras worth considering, depending on your situation.

Trailer interchangeFor trailers exchanged with other carriers.
Loss of useCovers downtime and rental after a claim.
Contingent liabilityFor gaps in coverage held by others.
Umbrella liabilityExtra limits above your primary policy.
Pricing

What affects your premium

Insurers look at these factors. Knowing them helps you keep your premium in check.

RadiusNormal and maximum operating distances.
GaragingWhere units are kept overnight.
Units and valuesNumber, age and market value of vehicles.
DriversExperience and driving records.
CommoditiesWhat you carry and how often you haul for others.
Claims historyRecent losses and their severity.
How it works

Covered in three steps

No long calls and no pressure. Most clients are done in one conversation.

1

Tell us what you need

Complete our online quote form, or call or WhatsApp a broker.

2

We compare insurers

We shop your coverage across multiple insurers and shortlist the best fit.

3

Choose and you’re covered

Pick your option. We handle the paperwork and send your documents.

FAQ

Commercial vehicle insurance questions

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Both cover business vehicles. Commercial vehicle programs are usually for heavier units, owner-operators and fleets with longer routes or US exposure, while commercial auto suits local service vehicles and vans.

If you pull trailers you do not own, yes. Without it, damage to someone else’s trailer could come out of your pocket.

Only if your insurer knows about and accepts that exposure. Tell us your US destinations, trips per month and days spent in the US.

Fleets are rated on units, values, drivers, radius, commodities and loss history. Larger fleets with strong safety records often have more options.

Yes. Depending on your lease agreement, you may need physical damage on your unit and liability for times you are not under dispatch. We will review your lease with you.

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