When you think of auto clubs or roadside assistance plans you probably think of coverage for your family during summer road trips or for a commute to school or to work; however, these same programs that can be such a lifesaver are also available for vehicles that don’t fall into the private passenger category.

Any business that uses a vehicle for any work activity should be covered through a roadside assistance plan, including business-owned vehicles such as commercial, fleet or construction vehicles.

Just as you don’t want your family member’s safety jeopardized, you shouldn’t put your company or its employees’ lives at risk while using a company vehicle.

If you hadn’t realized roadside assistance is an option for your business-owned vehicles, it is! You should consider enrolling in a commercial roadside assistance program if:

Your business uses vehicles to pick up or deliver goods or services. Vehicles might include delivery trucks or vans, maintenance vehicles, or any vehicle used to carry business equipment.
Your business employees drivers to operate a fleet of vehicles that provide transportation services which can include, transportation from a nursing home to a hospital or rehab facility, taxicabs, or buses used for transporting students or senior citizens, etc.
Your business requires the use of construction vehicles.
Your business offers rental vehicles.

Any business that uses a vehicle for business activities can benefit from a commercial roadside assistance plan.

Why it can be even more important for commercial vehicles to be covered

As both construction vehicles and vehicles that have been modified for deliveries or other services, they are more likely to have breakdowns compared to the average private passenger car. While the costs of roadside assistance can be higher, it will also save you and your company more money over the long haul.

If a company vehicle breaks down, in addition to the annoying frustration and inconvenience to yourself and possibly your customer, the loss of business will ultimately cost the company more if you’re not able to get the vehicle back on the road as quickly as possible.

The cost of calling a tow truck or a mechanic out to a stranded driver is typically far more than the cost of a roadside assistance program, and by having this coverage in place you’ll be providing peace of mind to anyone who drives a vehicle for your company.