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Auto Liability Insurance for Commercial Fleets

Protection for bodily injury and property damage with coverage limits up to $1M CSL. Verified safer performance may support renewal savings, subject to eligibility.

What is Auto Liability Coverage?

Auto Liability insurance protects your business when your commercial vehicles cause bodily injury or property damage to others. This coverage is federally mandated for commercial motor carriers and provides financial protection against claims, lawsuits, and legal expenses.

What's Covered

Bodily injury liability for third parties
Property damage liability for third-party vehicles and property
Medical payments for injured parties
Legal defense costs and court expenses
Settlement payments within policy limits
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (where required)

Why Choose Cover Whale for Auto Liability

Connected driving data helps inform underwriting review and fleet safety coaching

Federal & State Compliance

Meet all FMCSA requirements and state-specific regulations with coverage limits up to $1M CSL.

Potential Renewal Savings

Verified safer performance may support renewal savings, subject to eligibility.

Fast Bind Times

Get your fleet covered in under 18 minutes on average. No more waiting days or weeks for coverage.

Admitted & Non-Admitted Options

Coverage available across 40+ states with both admitted and non-admitted options to fit your needs.

Auto Liability Guidelines

Our underwriting standards and eligibility requirements

Potential Renewal Savings: Verified safer performance may support savings, subject to eligibility

Fleet Size: Targeting 1-25 power units at bind

Growth Allowance: 2 additional power units per quarter allowed above the original cap of 25 units

DriveSmart Connection: Connect an approved ELD or camera, including an eligible device you already use; a dual-facing camera is not required

Experience: 2 years minimum driving experience with like vehicle

Vehicle Classes: Class 2 through 8 available - including hotshots

Scheduling: All drivers and vehicles must be scheduled to extend coverage

Vehicle Age: Tractors and trailers must be newer than 23 years old

Non-Admitted States: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WV

Admitted States: FL, GA, IL, NC, NM, NV, OH, SC, and WI with more coming soon!

How DriveSmart Reduces Your Auto Liability Risk

DriveSmart reviews connected driving data to identify patterns that may call for coaching or underwriting review. This helps fleets address risk throughout the policy term.

Proactive Risk Detection: 200+ automated checks daily identify speeding, harsh braking, and unsafe driving patterns

Driver Coaching: Detected driving patterns can prompt practical safety outreach

Potential Savings: Verified safer performance may support renewal savings, subject to eligibility

Ready to Get Auto Liability Coverage?

Cover Whale is exclusively available through licensed insurance agents and brokers. Ask your agent or broker about Cover Whale's competitive rates, fast quotes, and DriveSmart technology.