New CDL and getting insurance

Called everyone, finally got it through progressive. Really expensive but it was worth it in the end. Theres certain companies that will work with new cdls. I got mine with a 500 mile radius at first and then after a year my rate dropped significantly.

 

Hey thanks man. My first year was around 20-23k. I think it was 4800 down and 1800 a month. It was ridiculous, but i worked hard and pushed through.

Yeah i bought my own truck and trailer. Seeing the prices today, I cant believe i bought a truck under 500k miles for 33k. My trailer was 7300 bucks and it was in decent shape, and yes i also can’t believe i got a dry van for that price seeing what old ones are going for nowadays. My truck and trailer payment was 1,295 a month, and my insurance was 1,800 my first year.

and yes it does feel good proving people wrong. But it was not easy and i almost failed lol. But i persevered, i had a blown engine, blown tires, check engine lights, egr issues, and everything in between. I lost 7k my first 6 months after working like crazy. Thats -$7,000 after all i spent starting the business and working for 6 months. My wife said she saw a lot of money going in and a lot going out, and ask why am i always gone yet we are in the same boat financially (even worse) than when i started.

But i pushed through all that and now all equipments been paid off for a few years. I work local now home everyday netting about 2500 a week and it feels amazing, i’m most proud that i’m able to spend time with my kids. I’m actually on vacation as i type this lol.

you can do it man, what i learned is talk to others, truckers and owner ops are always willing to share their expertise and advice, whether its positive or negative, and take it as knowledge. Theres resources out there to help you get through. I’m still learning stuff everyday.

good luck and be safe out there.