Contractor Insurance Academy

Commercial Auto

Auto is the fastest-rising line of insurance for contractors. Get ahead of it.

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What is commercial auto for contractors?

Fleet safety that lowers premium and keeps trucks on the road. Auto is the fastest-rising line of insurance for contractors. Get ahead of it. This guide covers fleet safety programs, driver selection, vehicle accident prevention, and the practical strategies contractors in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas use to manage this risk and reduce insurance cost.

Fleet safety that lowers premium and keeps trucks on the road.

Fleet Safety Programs

Telematics, dashcams, and structured driver coaching can cut auto frequency 30-50% — and prove negligent-entrustment defense if you're ever sued.

Driver Selection

MVR ordering schedules, point-based hiring criteria, and excluded-driver schedules keep your roster insurable.

Vehicle Accident Prevention

Pre-trip inspections, route planning, and backing/maneuvering protocols address where 80% of contractor crashes actually happen.

Hired & Non-Owned Auto

Subs and employees driving personal trucks to the jobsite are a hidden liability — we'll show you the coverage gap most contractors don't know they have.

Why this matters

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Jack Oyhancabal, founder of Construction Pros Insurance Services
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Jack Oyhancabal

Founder, Construction Pros Insurance Services

Jack has spent 25+ years specializing in contractor insurance and risk management. Construction Pros Insurance Services is a contractor-only brokerage focused on EMR reduction, workers' compensation strategy, and the full coverage stack contractors actually need. Licensed across CA, NV, AZ, and TX.

Licensed CA #0J16088 · NV #4089934 · TX #3172463 · AZ #9755723
25+ years contractor specialtyAliso Viejo, California
Published: 2026-01-15Last reviewed: 2026-06-18
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