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Tow Truck Insurance in Idaho

Idaho has no tow-specific rule — its general for-hire property-carrier rule applies, placing tow-away units in the $750,000 CSL tier. The state sets no on-hook, garagekeepers, or cargo minimum.

Idaho state minimums

Verified from state law
Auto liability
Common/contract carriers of all other property, including drive-away and tow-away units: $750,000 CSL per accident
Hazmat — highest-risk cargoes: $5,000,000
Hazmat — oil / other hazardous waste, materials, and substances: $1,000,000
On-hook (in-tow) — No statewide minimum — your city/county or rotation agreement may still set one
Filings
Form E, Department Form E-1, or W.C. 3091 certificate filed with or verified by ITD
Completed and signed by the insurance company's underwriting department or authorized representative
Insurers must file notice with the Department at least 30 days before termination or reduction of coverage below the board-set amounts

Law: IDAPA 39.02.80.020.04, 39.02.80.020.03.a, 39.02.80.020.03.b · IDAPA 39.02.80.021.01–.02; Idaho Code § 49-1233(3)

Weight / class variation: $5,000,000 for certain hazmat and $1,000,000 for oil/hazardous waste carriers in 020.03; $750,000 is the non-hazardous other-property tier

How we verified these numbers ▸

No tow-specific rule found; general intrastate for-hire common/contract property-carrier rule applied. The 'including drive away and tow away units' language in .020.04 places tow-away units in the $750,000 'all other property' tier. No state on-hook, garagekeepers, or cargo minimum — IDAPA 39.02.80 (read in full) contains no on-hook/garagekeepers provision and no Form H cargo filing; § 49-1233 requires only liability/property-damage insurance. Rotation is handled by local city/county agreements. Verified 2026-10-14: all fields resolved (figure or confirmed absence).

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Workers’ comp in Idaho

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

Independent-contractor test: Statutory "result-only control" definition

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 Idaho

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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