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Originally Posted by Triplet Dad
I know this post is really old, but maybe someone has new information about insurance. I am getting ready to go to CDL school and would like to start a business right away. Can I get insurance right out of school that is affordable (under $1200 month)? I am 50 with spotless driving record and no criminal record.
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Learn what to and not to do on someone else's dime, in other words get your CDL thru a school and then work for one of the larger training companies for a year or so then think of buying a truck! There is so much wrong with your plan, here's a few examples.
1st, CDL school only teaches you enough to get your CDL that's it no more!
2nd Chances are you will never even back into a parking spot or bump a dock in school, do you really think you could successfully back into a tight spot between to other trucks with "hoods"?
3rd. do have any idea of DOT and FMCSA regs?
4th trip planning, ever plan a trip with 2 or three stops and be on time for each? On time means ON TIME!
5 another trip planning issue, are planning on using a GPS? If so that's fine BUT still you need to know how to read a map, if not be prepared to buy a bridge!
6 have you ever driven thru Chicago during rush hour? Try it with a 53' trailer and absolutely NO experience and no one to help offer encouragement.
7. Any idea how fuel cards showers, cash advances while on the road work?
I haven't even touched on how to find loads, when and how to get paid, breakdowns and preventive maintance. If you've never driven a truck let alone run a truck /business before you really have no idea of how much you don't know! Think it over.