Commercial Auto Insurance in South Carolina

South Carolina requirements to know

State financial-responsibility minimum

South Carolina sets a standard financial-responsibility minimum that acts as a floor — heavier vehicles, for-hire operations, and many contracts require more. Confirm the current figure with the state.

Heavier and for-hire vehicles

Trucks above certain weights and for-hire vehicles commonly need higher limits set by the state or by the entity hiring you, and a $1,000,000 combined single limit is a frequent contract requirement.

Interstate carriers (FMCSA)

If you cross state lines for hire, federal motor-carrier minimums apply — often $750,000 for general freight, and higher for certain cargo or passenger operations.

Who needs it in South Carolina

Port and logistics services (anchored by the Port of Charleston), automotive and manufacturing, construction, and tourism across Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville are common South Carolina commercial-auto users.

Coverages commonly included

•Liability — generally intended to respond to bodily injury or property damage you cause with a covered vehicle.
•Physical damage (comprehensive & collision) — optional coverage for damage to your own vehicles.
•Hired & non-owned auto — for rented vehicles or employees driving their own cars for work.
•Medical payments / uninsured motorist — and, for haulers, motor-truck cargo where applicable.

Tell us your fleet, drivers, and how the vehicles are used, and we’ll route you to a carrier that fits. Limits and eligibility may vary by vehicle, use, and records — confirm your exact requirement before relying on a minimum.

Coverage descriptions are general. State minimums are a floor, not a recommendation; required limits, eligibility, and pricing are determined by the carrier and vary by vehicle, use, driving records, and the contracts you work under. Verify current requirements with the state and a licensed insurance professional.