The only company that I have found that will insure me is Progressive for $700/mo. That is one million liability and $100000 cargo. Five hundred mile radius and no steel coils.My driving record is clean I just don't have any experience.

Are there any other companies out there that I should check out?

 

Progressive is about the only game in town when it comes to insuring those with no experience. Most require at least a couple of years behind the wheel before they will talk to you. There have been several on this board who have gotten their authority without first getting some experience. I believe all of them wound up starting with Progressive. As an alternative, you may be able to join your state trucking association and get insurance. I don't remember whether they require a minimum amount of time in business before they will allow you to join. They do offer insurance, but state membership usually runs about $400/year. A bit pricey for someone starting out. You may also check with OOIDA, but I believe they also require at least 2 years experience. They may be able to direct you to another insurance company who will take you on. Good luck.

 

u know, some like to gamble and learn the hard way, others like to gamble and they get lucky and make it...that is all we shall say on that subject for anyone whom wishes to get way the hell OT

 

With my no experience my first 3 weeks as a O/O were better than expected. My 3 week average after fuel and insurance was $2500. The downside was my first 3 weeks I had $5,000 in repairs.

I mafe the last 2 rounds to California with no added expense. Truck is averaging 6.6mpg.

 

Some like to work for a big company like Swift and make $.26 per mile and be home every weekend. :roll:

 

Thnaks for the info. I'll check into that.

 

There really isn't any such thing as "cheap" truck insurance, even for those of us who have been at this for some time.

 

You might pose your insurance question on the O/O Forum. BOL

 

I wasn't sure which section to ask the question it pertains to both new truckers and O/O's. I know it is against the rules of most forums to ask one question multiple times in different sections. I got banned in about 5 posts on another trucking forum last week and don't want to repeat that.