Pilot and escort drivers do more than drive: they plan routes, warn of hazards, coordinate with law enforcement, and ensure oversized loads pass safely. Auto liability covers vehicle accidents, but professional liability covers mistakes in those broader job duties.
Now comparing that to your auto liability policy, your auto liability is going to cover accidents caused by your vehicle versus professional liability is going to cover mistakes you make while doing your job. And as a pilot or escort driver, your job is a lot more than just driving. So you're responsible for route planning, communicating with the truck driver, warning about hazards, ensuring safe passage of oversized loads, sometimes coordinating with law enforcement or, or the DOT.
