Wanting a home base

I’d get a place out in country. That way I can park truck and trailer there on home time and no city saying can’t be done.

 

Yeah, that’s exactly my situation. I go out on Sunday evening, home for dinner on Friday. I work maybe 3-4 weekends a year, voluntarily. I’m married, with a stepdaughter and grandson living with us, but I could definitely see myself living in a nice small house if I was single. I’d make friends with my neighbors and make sure they had my phone number in case there was an issue.

 

It's difficult if you don't have a way to look after the property when you're gone. I just rented my house out when I was OTR and handled it that way. I've got family/friends but long term that wasn't the best option. You come home and have all these chores is the reality.

 

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If you are single, with no roommates or anyone other adults living in the house -- & you own the home as a truck driver --

Consider owning a home as a 2nd job.

Period.

-- L

 

When I was last OTR, I was on a dedicated account that got me home every weekend. I had a place to park the truck within walking distance of my house.

I also had family and friends that could check on the house and get my mail and stuff if needed. It worked out all right I guess, but even being home every weekend wasn't without its challenges. Only got two days to cram in mowing the lawn, doing laundry, shopping, pay bills, etc. Ultimately I ended up going local and never looked back.

 

Decide what area you want as a home base, buy a used late model RV and set up in a RV park.

 

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