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Jeff Friedlander, Managing Member·6 min read
How to Lower Your Commercial Auto Premium in NJ
Jeff Friedlander, Managing Member·6 min read
Not tricks — just the real levers that move a NJ commercial auto premium.
Levers that actually work
- Raise physical-damage deductibles — going $500 to $1,000 often saves more than $120/vehicle/year
- Screen drivers — pull MVRs before handing over keys; clean records keep renewals down
- File radius accurately — don’t pay statewide rates for a local route
- Secure overnight parking — cuts comprehensive cost in higher-theft ZIPs
- Bundle coverages — auto with general liability and inland marine
- Use fleet rating — once you hit five vehicles
The fleet tipping point
At five or more vehicles, fleet rating typically saves 10–18% versus individual policies, plus it consolidates everything onto one renewal. If you’re stacking separate policies, you’re probably leaving money on the table.
What not to do
Don’t cut limits to the state minimum to save a few hundred dollars. A state-minimum policy is a compliance number that leaves your business exposed to six-figure claims. Save on deductibles and structure, not on protection.
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