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Starter Companies and Health Insurance

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by eddytude, Oct 10, 2010.

  1. Oct 10, 2010 #1
    eddytude

    eddytude Bobtail Member

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    Since most newbies probably lack coverage a roll-call of training companies and there health insurance coverage would help all of us newbies looking for that starter company immensely. By reading these forums I have ascertained that CRST starts your health benefits immediately, and Schneider takes 6 months to kick-in for inexperienced drivers, how about the other starter companies?
     
    eddytude, Oct 10, 2010
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  3. Oct 10, 2010 #2
    oknavy

    oknavy Light Load Member

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    I've always been under the impression that health benifts don't generaly kick in till 6-12 months for most industrys.
     
    oknavy, Oct 10, 2010
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  4. Oct 11, 2010 #3
    Laid_back_fella

    Laid_back_fella Bobtail Member

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    Hmmm good question, im running with CRST in a week. Guess ill find out soon. Ive heard a lot of bad but a lot of good about them, i choose them because ive already got a few things in writing threw e-mail.
     
    Laid_back_fella, Oct 11, 2010
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  5. Oct 11, 2010 #4
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Health/medical benefits costs have risen through the roof in recent years. Co-pays have gone up drastically. Companies in business have shifted these costs to the employee. Retirement benefits just aren't out there anymore (except for City/County workers). So expect to pay for medical benefits anywhere you hire on.
     
    Allow Me., Oct 11, 2010
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  7. Oct 11, 2010 #5
    Markk9

    Markk9 "On your mark"

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    You don't need company health care, Obuma care will take care you!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Mark
     
    Markk9, Oct 11, 2010
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  8. Oct 11, 2010 #6
    thelastamericanhippy

    thelastamericanhippy Road Train Member

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    2 week supply of my pills = $3100.00 !!!!!!!

    Ya'll be sure to get some insurance !!!!!!!!!
     
    thelastamericanhippy, Oct 11, 2010
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  9. Oct 11, 2010 #7
    chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    I think in general most companies offer insurance after your 90 day probation period. On a side note, for those of you that are thinking of "fleasing" with a company then you are on your own as far as providing insurance. You only get the company benefits if you are a company driver.
     
    chompi, Oct 11, 2010
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  10. Oct 13, 2010 #8
    rubberducky68

    rubberducky68 Road Train Member

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    I hear ya. I am banking on this one....NOT! Looking forward to him dipping into my 401k though....NOT!
     
    rubberducky68, Oct 13, 2010
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