Do you have liability insurance or have you looked into it and what was your experience? Have you considered that your regular vehicle insurance could be voided if you have an accident while in the act of commerce (collecting scrap/junk or on the way to the scrap yard)? Unless your policy specifies operating a scrap yard, the insurance will not pay if (for example) the scrap falls off you vehicle and hits another. Stuff falling off your truck or trailer can also result in HUGE fines by the DOT.
I looked into General Liability and found that insurance companies only have one code for this activity. I'd have to pay the same as the scrap yard I sell to.
For those who don't know, there are two types of insurance which apply and are two separate policies:
Commercial Vehicle insurance would cover the car or truck itself while being used to generate income
General Liability insurance would cover damage unrelated to the vehicle. This could include falling items, damage to the office and records, other people getting hurt on your premises etc.
Bottom line - unless your a big operator and can afford GL (General Liability), be VERY careful and secure everything.
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