Like all vehicles on the road, tow trucks must be insured. Since these trucks transport and recover disabled, damaged, or seized vehicles, tow truck companies need specific insurance coverages to protect not just their own vehicles, but also those they are towing. By working with your business to understand the specific risks and coverage requirements, we build custom insurance quotes to protect your towing business.
Commercial Insurance for Tow Trucks
Rollbacks, Wreckers, & more!
Are you looking for insurance for your tow truck?
The custom coverage you need for nearly any tow truck
We can offer insurance coverage for tow trucks of almost any year, make, and model, regardless of how you use them. Our team of professionals understands the unique risks associated with towing, and we are dedicated to providing our clients with the most reliable A++ insurance coverage available. Whether you need coverage for physical damage to your tow truck or for liability in case of an accident, we have you covered. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help protect your tow truck with customized insurance coverage.
We cover tow trucks used in these businesses:
Recovery services
Police rotation
Auto reposessors
Hook and chain
Flatbed or rollback towing
Wrecker towing
Auto body & repair shops
Salvage operations
Roadside assistance
Light, medium, and heavy-duty towing
Wheel lift towing
Find out if your tow truck is covered
We take care of your tow truck motor carrier filings
Based on where and how you operate your tow truck, there can be specific insurance filings that need to be taken care of in accordance with state or federal laws. Milepost ensures that all federal and state insurance filings are taken care of accurately and quickly.
Available filings include:
Federal filings BMC-91 and BMC-91X
MCS-90 endorsement
State Form E filings
Learn more about filings or give us a call and one of our friendly Insurance Advisors will be happy to assist you with your filings questions.
What kind of insurance coverage do I need for a tow truck?
In general, tow trucks need auto liability coverage to protect against injuries or damage to other people or property, as well as on-hook or in-tow coverage to protect the vehicles you tow. You may also want physical damage (i.e. comprehensive & collision) to protect your tow truck in the event that it gets damaged in an accident or a covered weather event. Depending on your specific tow truck and how you use it, we can help select the most appropriate commercial auto insurance coverage.
Common coverages for tow trucks:
Auto liability (bodily injury and property damage)
Cargo, in-tow, or on-hook coverage
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
Comprehensive and collision (aka physical damage or "full" coverage)
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Garagekeepers legal liability
View our full list of coverages to see what else we can offer based on your individual requirements.
How much does insurance cost for tow trucks?
The cost of an insurance policy for your tow truck depends on several factors. Driving experience, prior accidents, and the number of years in business can all have a large impact on the cost of insurance for tow trucks. The cost will also depend on what coverages you need, the limits you choose, and the amount of deductible you're comfortable with. Milepost takes all of these factors into account to put together a custom quote with the right coverage and deductibles for your business. We also work hard to find every discount you qualify for to help keep your insurance cost down.
Some things that affect the cost of tow truck insurance are:
Driving history
Location and radius of operations
Type of towing services provided
State and federal insurance requirements
Type of tow truck
Get certificates online instantly
Our online certificates of insurance are available 24/7 so you can always provide instant proof of coverage.
Get a commercial tow truck insurance quote today
Get started on a custom commercial auto insurance policy online at any time, or give us a call to speak with one of our friendly Insurance Advisors.
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