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Currently local, thinking about going OTR. Thoughts?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Visionquest, Jan 19, 2019.

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  1. Jan 19, 2019 #1
    Visionquest

    Visionquest Light Load Member

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    I currently have a local job in jersey. Driving a Rollback straight truck. Mon-Fri, weekends off guaranteed 40 hrs. I make
    25.75 an hour. Thinking about maybe going OTR. Jersey is so freaking expensive to live in.
    Oh also my boss provides free healthcare.
     
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  3. Jan 19, 2019 #2
    Bakerman

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    Get yourself one of those tiny houses like on TV
     
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  4. Jan 19, 2019 #3
    akfisher

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    Dont go OTR unless want adventure.
     
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  5. Jan 19, 2019 #4
    Visionquest

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    It will probably cost me 500,000. In jersey LOL
     
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  7. Jan 19, 2019 #5
    akfisher

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    Move somewhere with no state income tax. TX, FL, AK, WY, WA, one more cant remember where
     
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    TripleSix

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    Can you manage your house on the money you make?
     
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  9. Jan 19, 2019 #7
    Visionquest

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    Tennessee
     
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  10. Jan 19, 2019 #8
    Visionquest

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    Don’t own Rent an apartment 1br 1300.
     
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  11. Jan 19, 2019 #9
    akfisher

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    Plus its Jersey lol Just thats a turn off to me. OTR is a blast actually. I love it. Just cant afford to do it anymore
     
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    SteerTire

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    If you’re single. Box everything up, rent a Uhaul. Take everything to a no income tax state. Put it in storage. Rent a drop box with a physical address. Get your CDL there. THEN go OTR.
     
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