Medical Insurance

This thread maybe discussed somewhere else but have not located as of yet. While this website offers a wealth of information for new truckers obtaining their CDL., are they aware of the cost of medical insurance ?? Not so bad for single person but for married the costs can be phenomenal compared to the salary. Granted truckers are in high demand but the “trucking” companies do not seem to offer a lot of help in this area.. Unless (as me with Tyson) you are working for a large company with a trucking division such as Tyson, Walmart etc.... Any other members can offer comments ???

Different companies offer different plans and the costs naturally vary according to how much that company contributes to the cost of that plan. Of course family coverage anywhere will cost more than just a single driver would pay for insurance for themselves. That would be true whether in trucking or any other career path.

Old Dominion has a good insurance offer. check.them out.

I didnt.think my insurance was that good until i used it. I just had surgery...the total was $52,000. i paid $900 out of pocket so im happy. my scripts were cheap too. but mine is not one of those high deductible plans.

many companies reduce insurance premiums after staying one year. Mine went from $80 per week.for ALL insurances including disability, vision, life, dental. After the first year it dropped to $50 for all. but im single.

With Old Dominion I pay $30 a week for little ol me, my dad pays around 80 for him my mother and brother. They have a option that is free for the employee only but I went with the better plan and more of the insurance plus vision and dental.

When I was with West Side my insurance was going to be around 80 a week for less coverage it all depends on the company.

Hope this.helps