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title: Do you need a commercial auto insurance policy?
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# Do you need a commercial auto insurance policy?

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## Do you need a commercial auto insurance policy?

You run your own business. Do you need [commercial auto insurance](/business-insurance/commercial-auto-insurance "Business Auto Insurance Information")? It’s an important question.

As a general rule, if your vehicle is being used for [business](/business-insurance "Georgia Business Insurance Information") purposes, you may need a commercial auto insurance policy. Do you transport goods or people on behalf of your business? Do you drive to meet customers or clients? Do you have employees who drive to clients or customers? You may need this important coverage.

Above all, if your company owns the vehicle instead of you, you’ll want to ask about commercial coverage. Why does it matter? [Commercial auto](/business-insurance/commercial-auto-insurance "Commercial Auto Information") coverage is designed for the specific needs and added risks of a business. Questions? We’re here to [answer](/contact "Free Business vehicle Insurance Quote - Contact us today! ") them.

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