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New York Commercial Auto Insurance
Customizable coverage options for your business vehicles
Protect your vehicles with a New York commercial auto policy
Many of New York's 2.2 million small businesses need commercial auto insurance to protect against accidents and other mishaps involving their work vehicles. Personal auto policies typically don't cover vehicles used for business because they're generally exposed to more liability than personal vehicles.
Over 700,000 small business owners across the nation trust us to protect their work vehicles and livelihoods. Each gets customized coverage to match their unique needs, whether they run a small cleaning service in New York City or a floral shop in Buffalo.
Commercial auto coverage for a variety of business types:
Business auto
Vehicles driven by employees or used for business activities, such as visiting clients or making deliveries, usually need commercial auto insurance. Personal auto insurance typically doesn't cover vehicles used for work purposes.
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Contractors
Contractors need commercial auto coverage for things like transporting various tools and supplies and traveling between job sites. These are business-related activities that need the additional protection of a commercial policy.
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Food truck
Food trucks and many other food service businesses, like restaurants and ice cream vendors, rely heavily on their vehicles. Most food trucks have expensive equipment attached to them that commercial auto insurance can cover.
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For-hire livery
Any vehicle used to transport people for a fee must be insured by a commercial auto policy. This includes taxis, limousines and non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) vehicles. Some ridesharing vehicles might require commercial coverage.
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Heavy truck
We're the #1 truck insurer in the nationΔ, insuring everything from dump trucks to tractor trailers. Our network of truck repair shops and specialty claims services is accessible whether you're driving locally or outside of New York.
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Tow truck
We offer protection whether you own a wrecker, rollback or roadside repair vehicle. You can add specialty tow coverages like on-hook and garagekeepers legal liability to protect you when a customer's vehicle is in your possession.
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New York commercial auto insurance cost
There are several factors that affect the cost of your New York commercial auto policy, including your:
Profession
Some industries have more risk than others. A contractor who carries tools and equipment to various job sites every day can expect to pay more than a consultant who runs occasional errands.
Vehicle
Your vehicle's size and use affect your rate. A large, heavy food truck with a grill and a deep fryer will have a higher premium than a small delivery van with minimal equipment.
Driving history
Your insurance provider will run a motor vehicle report on all drivers with access to your commercial vehicles. Drivers with accidents or violations on their driving record will usually cause your rate to increase. You can expect your insurance company to take the past three years of driving history into account.
Location
It's common to pay more for commercial auto coverage in a large city like NYC than in a smaller city like Syracuse. Keep in mind, prices are usually higher in locations that experience more claims or more expensive settlements than other locations. This includes areas susceptible to weather-related events, such as floods and wildfires.
Travel radius
The distance you routinely travel can influence your commercial auto rate. A vehicle with a local route within Rochester's city limits is considered lower risk than a vehicle with a regional route that covers all of Upstate New York.
Coverage needs
The amount of coverage you need affects your premium. Policyholders with the New York state minimum limits of 25/50/10 will pay less than a policyholder needing a combined single limit of $1M.
Did you know?
New York's state minimum liability limit 25/50/10 is called a split limit. It separates, or "splits," the dollar amounts payable by your insurer for bodily injury and property damage into three groups. By choosing New York's state minimum limits, your policy will pay up to:
- $25,000 for each person injured in an accident
- $50,000 for all people injured in an accident
- $10,000 for all property damaged in an accident
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New York commercial auto insurance requirements
New York state law requires all commercial auto policies to have a minimum liability limit of $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury and $10,000 for property damage (i.e., 25/50/10). Some policies are required to carry higher limits based on the types of vehicles listed on them.
The state also requires that you carry a minimum of $50,000 in basic personal injury protection (PIP). This coverage pays for the medical expenses of your drivers and passengers if they're injured in an accident within New York state, regardless of who's at fault.
New York is a "no-fault" state, meaning that you can only sue an at-fault driver for injuries after the coverage provided by the PIP has been exhausted. Additional PIP can be added to extend coverage outside of New York state.
New York also requires all commercial vehicles to have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. This insurance helps pay for the medical expenses that result from injuries caused by an uninsured driver or a hit-and-run situation.
It's important to select limits that are best for your business in addition to what's required by state law. Lacking adequate coverage for your level of risk could leave you responsible for an uncovered debt and threaten your business's future.
Commercial auto resources for New York business owners:
- Commercial Auto Insurance Requirements (New York Department of Financial Services)
- Motor Carrier Permit Information (DOT Operating Authority)
Common professions that need commercial auto insurance in NY:
- Food trucks
- Landscapers
- Snow plow services
- Carpenters
- Bakeries
- Cleaning services
- Rideshare
- Contractors
- Real estate agents
- Pizza delivery
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Get New York commercial auto insurance with Progressive Commercial
We're the #1 commercial auto insurer* in the country, insuring over 2 million commercial vehicles. Here's a few of the many reasons small business owners trust us:
24/7 policy service by phone or online
We understand you might need help outside of regular business hours, whether you need to adjust your coverages, request an insurance certificate, or pay a bill.
Specialized commercial claims adjusters
Our in-house adjusters specialize in handling commercial auto claims to help you get back on the road fast after an accident.
Discounts†
Save 13% or more when you pay in full on commercial auto insurance, and take advantage of our other discounts to get the best rate for your New York policy.
Business insurance options
In addition to commercial auto insurance, we can help you find other business coverages, including general liability, professional liability, workers' compensation and more.
Commercial auto insurance anywhere in New York
We offer New York commercial auto insurance statewide, including these major cities:
- New York City
- Buffalo
- Albany
- New Rochelle
- Mount Vernon
- Rochester
- Yonkers
- Syracuse
- Schenectady
- Utica
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