New CDL and getting insurance

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dztruck, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    OK so why don't you go thru their insurance company?
     
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  3. Scooter Jones

    Scooter Jones Road Train Member

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    I got my own authority December 2015. I had 7 years in the industry under my belt at the time. Progressive covered(s) me for $7,000 a year on a 2016 truck & 2016 trailer with a 100k cargo insurance.

    Those days (and numbers) for new entrants these days is pretty much over though.

    Good luck...
     
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  4. dztruck

    dztruck Light Load Member

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    Their insurance requires 2 years experience
     
  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    How did your buddies get insurance right after they got a trk?I thought at the time they were new drivers.
     
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  6. dztruck

    dztruck Light Load Member

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    1 guy got his about 12 years ago, the other one about 3 years ago
     
  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    So I take it when they first got their trk as newbies they didn't start driving it till they got exp so they could get insurance?
     
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  8. morpheus

    morpheus Medium Load Member

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    where did you go? I am gong to Southwest in March. since I have my permit and endorsements I was able to shave a week off. 3600.

    I looked at AIT but what a scam they have running over there. 8k for the program and for the most part you have to go to Werner or another who they work with. Werner owns them.
     
  9. morpheus

    morpheus Medium Load Member

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    I have a prehire with Schneider and Knight. Watkins Shepherd is part of Schneider. If yo have your CDL then you will not have to sign on with a contract.
     
  10. dztruck

    dztruck Light Load Member

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    No they started driving right away
     
  11. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Wow, and you got an llc for what?

    When it falls apart, you do know that you are on the hook for all the liabilities involved.

    Another reason why authorities need to be restricted a bit more.
     
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