Protect your business vehicles with a Utah commercial auto policy
Many of Utah’s 300,000 small businesses need commercial auto insurance to protect from accidents and other situations involving the vehicles used in their business. Work vehicles are usually considered higher risk than personal autos and often need specific coverages that aren’t covered by a personal policy.
Hundreds of thousands of 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 own a single delivery van in Salt Lake City or several landscaping trucks in Provo.
Commercial auto coverage for a variety of business types:
Utah commercial auto insurance cost
Several factors affect the cost of your Utah commercial auto policy, including your:
Profession
Some industries have more risk than others. An electrician who carries tools and equipment to various job sites every day can expect to pay more than a real estate agent who occasionally travels to meet clients.
Vehicle
Your vehicle’s size and use affect your rate. A heavy food truck with a grill and a deep fryer will likely have a higher premium than a small box truck with minimal equipment.
Driving history
Your commercial auto insurance carrier will run a motor vehicle report on all drivers with access to your business 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 Salt Lake City than in a smaller city like Ogden. Keep in mind, prices are usually higher in locations that experience more claims or more expensive settlements than other locations. Areas susceptible to weather-related events, such as landslides, earthquakes and wildfires, are also factors
Travel radius
The distance you routinely travel can influence your commercial auto rate. A vehicle with a local route within St. George’s city limits is considered lower risk than a vehicle with a regional route that covers all of southern Utah.
Coverage needs
The amount of coverage you need affects your premium. Policyholders with the Utah state minimum limits of 25/65/15 will pay less than a policyholder needing a combined single limit of $1M.
Utah commercial auto insurance requirements
Utah state law requires that you carry personal injury protection (PIP) to pay for the medical expenses of your drivers and passengers, regardless of who’s at fault for an auto-related accident. Utah’s considered a “no-fault” state, which means you must exhaust your PIP coverage before suing an at-fault driver for your injuries.
Utah state law requires all commercial auto policies to have a minimum liability limit of $25,000 per person, $65,000 per accident for bodily injury and $15,000 for property damage (i.e., 25/65/15). Some policies are required to carry higher limits based on the types of vehicles they insure.
It’s important that you choose limits that match your business vehicles in addition to what’s required by Utah law. An unexpected incident could leave you responsible for a claim that could financially affect your business.
Utah commercial auto resources:
Common professions that need commercial auto insurance in UT:
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Commercial auto insurance anywhere in Utah
We offer Utah commercial auto insurance statewide, including these major cities:
- Salt Lake City
- Sandy
- Provo
- Orem
- Layton
- West Valley City
- St. George
- West Jordan
- Ogden
- South Jordan
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