Homeless and trucking questions

Vagabond82 · Mar 9, 2020

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You can probably keep using the same address you got your permit with. Some states insist on mailing your physical license. Some states give it to you in person. In Texas they mail the license and I was able to get them to send it to my PO Box since I can't receive mail at the address on my license (I was staying at a shelter when I got my CLP). They even mailed my car title to my PO Box. When I was a resident of Arkansas they give you the license in person at the Revenue Office and they pretty much take your word for it as far as your address. So it just seems to differ by state.

I had to get the people who worked at the shelter to notarize an affadavit in order for me to legally establish Texas residency since my license was in Arkansas (Goodwill sent me to truck driving school since I was homeless with no income at the time).

Since I drive OTR and I'm not married and don't have kids I see no point in renting an apartment or a house. I quit after a year with a mega and didn't have a job for 3 months and I either camped out or stayed in a motel (which is what I usually do on hometime unless I stay in the truck). Now I'm back driving OTR for a better company. Both companies I have driven for knew my address was a homeless shelter and neither company seemed concerned about it.
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That's exactly how Colorado is.

Chinatown · Mar 9, 2020

Vagabond82 said: ↑

I'm actually hoping one day to head down to Alabama (my original state) or possibly Nothern Florida. That's my end game.
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I've lived in Florida and liked it. Traffic congestion is worse now though. Probably do ok in the panhandle of Florida. Plenty of trucking companies hire in the panhandle.
No personal state income taxes in Florida.

Bakerman · Mar 9, 2020

Just think how much easier it’s going to be to haul around your shopping cart and all your bicycles.

Vagabond82 · Mar 9, 2020

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Just think how much easier it’s going to be to haul around your shopping cart and all your bicycles.
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Dude, I'm homeless. Not a bum. I have a car and a job. Lol, I'd rather starve to death than fly a sign or live like that.

Chinatown · Mar 9, 2020

Vagabond82 said: ↑

Dude, I'm homeless. Not a bum. I have a car and a job. Lol, I'd rather starve to death than fly a sign or live like that.
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Many truckers live in a car when not on the road. Banking those paychecks!
There's YouTube videos about it.

Vagabond82 · Mar 9, 2020

Chinatown said: ↑

Many truckers live in a car when not on the road. Banking those paychecks!
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I love those videos. There was this one of a lady with a Subaru Forester. She had one hell of a set up! Even had one of those little waterfall things inside. It's honestly amazing how creative people can get.

Chinatown · Mar 9, 2020

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I love those videos. There was this one of a lady with a Subaru Forester. She had one hell of a set up! Even had one of those little waterfall things inside. It's honestly amazing how creative people can get.
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One driver on here lives in a Prius.
Several others live in pickup trucks, vans, cars.

Vagabond82 · Mar 9, 2020

Chinatown said: ↑

One driver on here lives in a Prius.
Several others live in pickup trucks, vans, cars.
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I work at a dealership currently. Once I get everything back to normal life-wise, they have this Ford Transit on the lot I've been making eyes at. I may have to swing back through and pick it up.

TripleSix · Mar 9, 2020

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Dude, I'm homeless.
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"Nomadic."

My preferred way of living. Simplicity is best.

Luck in battle, hand.

crzyjarmans · Mar 10, 2020

Vagabond82 said: ↑

Hello everyone. I'm a homeless guy in Colorado that lucked out and was accepted by a trucking company with their own school in Missouri. I'm excited about climbing out of this rut but over the last few days some possible issues popped up that I have no idea how to address.

If I'm homeless, how do I get a license? I was able to get the permit but I told the DMV my physical address hadn't changed (lost my place three months ago. Not proud of it.

If I get the training and job out of state, what does that mean for the full license?

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Don’t know if this has changed, but a friend of mine back in the late 90’s to early 2000, he was somewhat homeless, staying with friends here and there, and he went to CR England, they used their address on his, but was told he’s have to have it changed

Bakerman · Mar 10, 2020

Vagabond82 said: ↑

Dude, I'm homeless. Not a bum. I have a car and a job. Lol, I'd rather starve to death than fly a sign or live like that.
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I wouldn't call yourself homeless, just tell people you don't have a permanent address right now.

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