Business auto insurance is a commercial policy that covers vehicles your company owns, leases, or uses for work, and it carries higher liability limits than a personal auto policy because a business typically has more assets on the line when an accident happens.

A fender-bender in a company pickup is inconvenient. A serious collision involving a vehicle titled to your LLC or corporation can trigger liability claims, legal costs, and repair bills that a personal auto policy will not touch. Bittick places commercial auto coverage for businesses throughout the Treasure Valley, from sole proprietors running one van to contractors operating mixed fleets on I-84 and the Highway 55 corridor.

Your business vehicles need protection beyond the basics.

From liability to physical damage, we'll help you build the right coverage for how you operate.

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The risk

How this coverage helps

What this coverage includes

Liability: bodily injury and property damage

If a driver operating your business vehicle causes an accident, liability coverage pays for the other party's medical bills and property damage. Commercial policies carry higher limits than personal auto because courts and claimants treat a business differently than an individual driver. Idaho's minimum liability thresholds are a floor, not a recommendation; most Bittick clients in trades and delivery work carry significantly more.

Collision coverage for your vehicles

Collision pays to repair or replace your company vehicle after an accident regardless of who was at fault. If you finance or lease any of your commercial vehicles, your lender almost certainly requires this. Even if you own your trucks outright, replacing a work vehicle out of pocket while a claim sorts itself out is a cash-flow hit most businesses would rather avoid.

Named perils and physical damage beyond collisions

Comprehensive-style coverage on a commercial policy (sometimes written as named perils) covers losses that have nothing to do with another vehicle: fire, theft, hail, vandalism, or a deer crossing Highway 44 at dusk. The Treasure Valley's freeze-thaw winters and dry-summer wildfire smoke season are not abstractions for fleet owners who park vehicles outside year-round.

Non-owned auto liability for employee-driven personal vehicles

Non-owned auto liability covers your business when an employee uses their own personal car or truck to run a work errand and causes an accident. The employee's personal policy is the first line of defense, but if that coverage runs out or the claim is denied because the vehicle was being used commercially, your business faces the remainder. This coverage closes that gap.

Pairs well with

General Liability Insurance

Covers bodily injury and property damage claims that arise from your business operations away from the vehicle itself. Many clients need both policies to close the gap between what happens in the cab and what happens on the job site.

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Commercial Property Insurance

Protects the physical assets of your business, including tools, equipment, and inventory, that travel in or alongside your commercial vehicles but are not covered under the auto policy.

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Workers' Compensation Insurance

If an employee is injured while driving a company vehicle for work, workers' comp covers their medical costs and lost wages. It works alongside commercial auto, not instead of it.

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Inland Marine Insurance

Covers tools and equipment while in transit in your vehicles or temporarily at a job site, filling the gap that both commercial auto and property policies often leave for movable business property.

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Umbrella / Excess Liability Insurance

Adds a layer of coverage above your commercial auto liability limits. A serious multi-vehicle accident or a fatality claim can exhaust standard limits quickly; an umbrella policy picks up from there.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need commercial auto insurance if I already have personal auto on my work truck?
Yes, if the truck is titled to your business or you use it regularly for business purposes. Personal auto policies typically exclude commercial use, meaning a claim that happens while you are on the job can be denied outright. Titling and primary use are what the carrier looks at, not just what you call the vehicle.
How much does commercial auto insurance cost for a small Idaho business?
It depends on what you are driving, how many vehicles, what your drivers' records look like, and what you haul or carry. A single pickup for a one-person contractor will cost considerably less than a mixed fleet for a Meridian landscaping company with five drivers. Bittick works with multiple carriers to find competitive pricing for your specific profile rather than defaulting to one company's rate.
What is non-owned auto liability, and do I actually need it?
Non-owned auto liability covers your business when an employee drives their own vehicle on company business and causes an accident that triggers a claim against your company. If anyone on your team ever uses a personal car for a work errand, even occasionally, your business has that exposure. It is often inexpensive to add and worth having.
Does commercial auto insurance cover tools and equipment inside my vehicles?
The commercial auto policy covers the vehicle itself, not its contents. Tools, materials, and equipment inside the vehicle are a separate coverage question, typically addressed through an inland marine policy or a commercial property policy with an in-transit endorsement. If you carry significant equipment value in your trucks, ask Bittick about filling that gap.
Does Bittick write commercial auto insurance for businesses outside Idaho?
Yes. Bittick is licensed in CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, TX, VA, and WA. The San Antonio office also places commercial auto for businesses in the greater San Antonio metro and across Texas. Coverage requirements and minimum limits vary by state, so Bittick reviews those specifics for each client location.

Get the right coverage for your work vehicles

Tell us about your vehicles and how your team uses them, and Bittick will shop carriers to find coverage that fits your operation.

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