6 months Solo driver, considering trying to find a new company

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by LH98, Dec 17, 2025 at 4:24 AM.

  1. LH98

    LH98 Bobtail Member

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    Howdy everyone! I’ve been solo for a little over 6 months with Swift, and honestly, they have been good to me, I’m making 0.65¢ pm right now, regional, and I’d gladly stay with them for the full year, or even longer, but the problem is the insurance, I’m a type 1 diabetic, and the insurance is ballooning to about 800 a month next year, I know a lot of companies have there insurance costs ballooning, but doing the math id be making more at a company doing the same miles every week for like 40¢ per mile if I could get insurance under 300 a month. What I’m asking is, what companies would take me with less than a year? Crete liked me, but they want a full year solo, I’ve got till March (when my COBRA from previous job, which is somehow cheaper then Swifts current insurance runs out) at which point I WILL have a full year. Should I just apply with my experience and see what I can get? I’m based out of NY, but I really only need to get home once a month to get insulin, and I’m happy to be on the road as long as possible, and I’d prefer not to drive teams if at all possible. Any advice is appreciated, thank you, and Merry Christmas
     
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  3. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    The CDL job market is not in your favor right now....especially for newer drivers like yourself.

    Thus -- I recommend that you put in at least a full year with Swift -- before moving on.

    In the meantime -- make good use of your time -- if you don't already have those CDL endorsements, go back & get them: tanker, hazmat...& doubles/triples.

    MORE ENDORSEMENTS = MORE OPPORTUNITIES = MORE MONEY

    -- L
     
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  4. Lazer

    Lazer Road Train Member

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    Up until a couple decades ago, being type 1 diabetic was virtually a ‘hard denial’ for obtaining a CDL in the USA.
    Will those now relaxed rules be reversed? If things are going half way decent with your current employer, I would advise to keep going with what you have. Now is not the time jump.
     
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