Personal auto insurance doesn't cover business vehicles. A commercial auto policy protects your fleet, your employees, and your bottom line when accidents happen on the road.
If your business owns, leases, or uses vehicles for any work-related purpose — delivering goods, transporting equipment, visiting clients, or hauling materials — your personal auto policy almost certainly won't cover an accident that happens on the job. That means one collision could leave your business exposed to lawsuits, repair bills, and medical costs with zero coverage.
Commercial auto insurance is designed specifically for the higher risks businesses face on the road. It offers higher liability limits, covers multiple drivers and vehicle types, and protects your company financially when accidents happen during business operations. In most states, it's legally required for any business-owned vehicle.
Whether you operate one company truck or a full fleet, we help Midwest businesses get the right commercial auto coverage — quickly, competitively, and without the complexity.
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A complete commercial auto policy covers liability, physical damage to your vehicles, and protection for your drivers — all tailored to your business operations.
Covers bodily injury and property damage you or your employees cause to others in a business vehicle accident. Includes both bodily injury liability and property damage liability — the foundation of every commercial auto policy.
Pays to repair or replace your business vehicle if it's damaged in a collision with another vehicle or object — regardless of who is at fault. Essential for protecting the value of your fleet.
Protects your business vehicles against non-collision events — theft, vandalism, fire, hail, flooding, falling objects, and animal strikes. Covers damage that happens even when the vehicle isn't being driven.
Covers your injuries and vehicle damage if the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough coverage. Protects your business from paying out of pocket when someone else causes the accident.
Provides liability protection when employees drive rental cars, leased vehicles, or their own personal cars for business errands. A critical gap-filler for businesses that don't own every vehicle used for work.
Covers medical expenses for you, your employees, and passengers injured in a business vehicle accident — regardless of fault. Helps pay hospital bills, rehabilitation costs, and related expenses quickly.
Covers towing, flat tires, dead batteries, lockouts, and fuel delivery for your commercial vehicles — keeping your operations running when breakdowns happen on the road.
Pays for a temporary rental vehicle while your business vehicle is being repaired after a covered accident. Keeps your operations moving without added out-of-pocket costs.
We assess your vehicles, drivers, and operations to find the right coverage at the best rate.
Talk to an Agent →If vehicles are part of how your business operates, you likely need a commercial auto policy. Here are the most common industries we serve.
Trucks hauling equipment and materials to job sites face heavy road exposure. Commercial auto covers your vehicles, tools in transit, and liability from employee driving.
Businesses that deliver goods, packages, or materials need commercial coverage for vehicles constantly on the road. Higher mileage means higher risk — and the need for proper protection.
Agents and reps who drive to showings, meetings, or client visits daily need coverage that protects them during business use — something personal auto doesn't do.
Trucks pulling trailers with mowers and equipment face unique risks. Commercial auto covers the vehicle, and we can bundle inland marine coverage for your tools and equipment.
Plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, cleaning companies — any service business that sends employees to customer locations in company or personal vehicles needs commercial auto protection.
Farm trucks, grain haulers, and vehicles transporting livestock or supplies need coverage beyond personal auto. We understand Midwest agriculture and build policies that fit farm operations.
If your employees drive for work — even occasionally — your business needs commercial auto insurance. Let us find the right policy at the right price.
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Every state has different minimum requirements for commercial auto insurance. We help businesses across Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois navigate their state's regulations and find the right coverage.
Missouri requires liability coverage for all business vehicles. We serve businesses statewide from our Kirksville and Kahoka offices.
Learn More →Iowa businesses need commercial auto coverage that meets state minimums. We help Iowa businesses find competitive rates from 50+ carriers.
Learn More →Kansas commercial auto requirements vary by vehicle type and use. We build policies that meet state requirements and protect your business.
Learn More →Illinois has specific liability minimums for commercial vehicles. We ensure your business meets all requirements while getting the best rate available.
Learn More →Getting the right commercial auto coverage through Brawner is straightforward. Here's how it works.
Share details about your vehicles, drivers, how they're used, and your industry. We'll assess your risk profile and coverage needs based on your specific operations.
As an independent agency, we compare rates and coverage options from over 50 insurance carriers — not just one. We find the best combination of price and protection for your business.
Once you choose your policy, we handle the paperwork and get you covered — often the same day. We're here for claims support, policy reviews, and any changes as your fleet grows.
Practical guidance to help you make confident insurance decisions.
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Personal auto insurance covers vehicles used for personal driving — commuting, errands, and everyday use. Commercial auto insurance covers vehicles used for business purposes — delivering goods, transporting equipment, visiting clients, or hauling materials. Commercial policies typically offer higher liability limits and cover multiple drivers and vehicle types that personal policies do not.
Yes. If employees use their personal vehicles for any business purpose — running errands, visiting clients, making deliveries — your business can be liable if they cause an accident. Hired and non-owned auto coverage adds a layer of liability protection for these situations and is strongly recommended for any business where employees drive for work.
Costs vary based on the number of vehicles, vehicle types, how they're used, your industry, driver records, and the coverage limits you choose. As an independent agency, we compare rates from 50+ carriers to find you the most competitive price. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote based on your specific business.
Commercial auto policies cover a wide range of vehicles including company cars, pickup trucks, box trucks, flatbeds, vans, SUVs, service utility trucks, and fleet vehicles. Specialized vehicles like dump trucks, tow trucks, and farm vehicles may require specific endorsements. We'll make sure your policy covers every vehicle your business operates.
Yes, in most states — including Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois — businesses that own or operate vehicles for business purposes are legally required to carry commercial auto insurance. The specific minimum coverage requirements vary by state. We ensure your policy meets all state requirements while providing adequate protection for your business.
No. Tools, supplies, and equipment that are not permanently attached to the vehicle are typically not covered under a commercial auto policy. These items would be covered under a separate inland marine insurance policy. We can bundle inland marine with your commercial auto to make sure both your vehicles and your equipment are fully protected.
Don't wait for an accident to find out you're not covered. Let us build a commercial auto policy that protects your vehicles, your employees, and your business.
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