After a slight delay, I’m finally getting my Class A!
I am thrilled to make this step and looking forward to the open road! Currently enrolled at 160 driving Academy in South Chicago Land. Permitted this week! I have lots of questions!
A little background. USAF vet. 34 yrs male no disabilities. I don’t foresee any issues that would prevent me from working anywhere.
I’ve been researching, plan to have my X and T endorsements on my license before employment. I fully expect to pass my road test on the first try and should be licensed July/Aug. Clearinghouse is showing no records. MVR is clean since 2018.
: A few questions
- Should I try to move/work in a tax free state?
(IL is 5%) If yes, please tell me how that works.
- Who the heck should I work for, maybe more importantly where should I NOT work?
- What is your single best piece of advice for someone in my position?
- What questions should I be asking?
- What are realistic expectations?
Muchas Gracias!
WooHoo!
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chi Town Steers, Jun 21, 2024.
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Yes, move to a tax free state. I recommend South Dakota & Nevada.
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South Dakota is the easiest.
Nevada you must show a legal address and change the address on your CDL, plus new fingerprints for Hazmat endorsement.nextgentrucker and Chi Town Steers Thank this. -
Applying for Domicile State Status
The process for applying to have a South Dakota residence which can qualify you for domicile state status is easy and straightforward.
All you have to do is:
- Have a permanent address, which you can either arrange on your own or with the help of a mail forwarding company
- Have a driver’s license or similar form of identification
- Fill out and submit the necessary paperwork
- Be there in person to submit and receive documentation
- Renew your information when necessary
- Stay in South Dakota the day you apply for domicile state status
- After you have obtained domicile state status, visit and stay in South Dakota for a single contiguous 24-hour block at least once every few years, with five years being the outside maximum time allowed between visits
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Thanks for the encouragement. I’m looking into SD. Some people on YouTube make it seem REALLY easy. Is it actually that simple. One guy says all I have to do is stay in a hotel for one night and rent a mail box. Then proceed to DMV next day with necessary paperwork and they will hand me a new SD license on the spot.Chinatown Thanks this.
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Don't register to vote in South Dakota, because you'll need an actual residence such as apartment, house, condo, trailer.
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That info is in Post #3
OK, I see you already read Post #3
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Will I have to work out of South Dakota?
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No, you can work for any trucking company in the USA that has South Dakota in their hiring area.nextgentrucker and Chi Town Steers Thank this.
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Amazing, thanks Chinatown!
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