I'm thinking of selling my car since I'll be home so seldom that it doesn't feel like it makes sense to keep paying for insurance. I'm sure I can fill the few days that I do need a car with public transportation, Uber or car rentals.
Are there any other drivers here who have experience with that?
Any OTR drivers who don't own a personal car?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by XenonOxide, Nov 29, 2022.
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A folding electric bicycle will fit in the sleeper.
Dozens of brands and price ranges.
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I went nearly 10 years without a car because I could park my bobtail at our apartment complex.
Then they changed the rules and said no more truck parking, and I ended up needing a car.
There are some that park their bobtails, or even with a trailer along the street there. It is really a hazard and I won't do it.
But, I must say...
It is nice to have a car again.
Dealing with Uber or a bus or rental is all too time consuming.
I don't care about paying for insurance.
It is nice to simply get in my car and go when I get home, not to mention drive wherever during my home time without having to worry about schedules or calling for a ride both ways.Flat Earth Trucker, Sirscrapntruckalot, Another Canadian driver and 1 other person Thank this. -
Not sure if that's available in your area.Another Canadian driver and tscottme Thank this. -
I have an old Jeep and I never replaced it while driving a truck because it would have been a waste of money having it sit and rot.
If you are in an urban area where other forms of transport are available, ditch the car (unless you want/need one). Jettison all that garbage and stack your paychecks.Another Canadian driver, tscottme and lual Thank this. -
I haven't owned a car in years. No problem. Lyft / Uber. I took 2 weeks off about a month ago and rented a car for to travel to New Orleans and Florida fun fun time.
There are a lot of advantages to being a driver and thats one of them.Another Canadian driver, tscottme, lual and 1 other person Thank this. -
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Why would an electric vehicle be affected by freezing conditions?
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On the bicycle side of things the rider would be exposed to the elements and potentially freeze to death. Along with the normal safety issues for ridding a bicycle in car and truck traffic.Sirscrapntruckalot, Another Canadian driver and XenonOxide Thank this. -
The battery should be fine since the bicycle & battery will be the same temperature as the inside of the truck.
Doubt he will be riding for hours in sub-freezing conditions anyway.Another Canadian driver and XenonOxide Thank this.
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