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Tow Truck Insurance in Colorado

Colorado has a tow-specific rule: $750,000 combined single limit for towing carriers at any GVWR. Cargo and garagekeepers coverage are mandatory, but the rule sets no dollar floor for them.

Colorado state minimums

Verified from state law
Auto liability — $750,000 combined single limit, towing carriers, any GVWR (4 CCR 723-6, Rule 6007(a)(I))
On-hook (in-tow) — Required as part of cargo liability - covers physical damage to motor vehicle in tow (on-hook) and loss of its contents
no dollar minimum stated, to extent of legal liability
Garagekeepers
Required for towing carriers providing storage directly or through an agent
No dollar minimum stated — to extent of legal liability.
Cargo
Required; includes on-hook (physical damage to vehicle in tow + contents)
No dollar minimum stated for towing carriers — to extent of legal liability.
Filings — Form E or Form G (liability)
Form H or Form J, or Colorado Form 12-INS (cargo); Colorado Form 14-INS (garagekeepers); filed with PUC

Weight / class variation: None for towing carriers - $750,000 applies at any GVWR

How we verified these numbers ▸

Tow-specific rule exists. Cargo/garagekeepers are mandatory but the rule sets no dollar floor for towing carriers (movers' $10,000 cargo floor does not apply to towers).

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Workers’ comp in Colorado

Required?
Yes
Trigger
1+ employees
State fund only?
No

Independent-contractor test: Two-prong statutory test (CDLE guidance)

Not required doesn’t mean not liable: if you don’t carry workers’ comp — even where it isn’t required for you — an injured worker may be able to sue you in court instead of being limited to comp benefits, because the exclusive-remedy shield generally depends on having coverage.

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What coverage do you need?

Minimums are the legal floor, not a recommendation — most operators carry more. Your operation (light-duty, heavy-duty, repo, rotation, motor club) decides which coverages fit. Take the coverage quiz →

Police rotation in Colorado

Rotation is a local contract, not state law. Rotation agreements commonly require auto liability around $1,000,000 CSL, on-hook/cargo $50,000–$100,000, garagekeepers $50,000–$500,000, and the agency named as additional insured — check your agency’s agreement for its exact terms. Rotation readiness checklist →

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Informational only — not legal advice and not a quote. Requirements change — confirm the exact limits with your state DOT / public utilities commission and your rotation agreement before you buy. Minimums are the legal floor, not a recommendation — most operators carry more.

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