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Chi Town Steers · Jun 22, 2024

Jamie01 said: ↑

"Man plans, and God laughs." - old Yiddish proverb.

Nobody intends to start a trucking career only to wash out in a few months, yet that's what happens more often than not. Get off to a good start, and once you're established and decide whether this is really for you, you can worry about things like state of residence.
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What a great quote, and oh how true it is! I think I just heard a chuckle!

Chi Town Steers · Jun 22, 2024

Sirscrapntruckalot said: ↑

Yes, it is that easy.

Folks who full time RV have been doing it for years. SD, TX are the big two. FL is third. First two are the easiest to deal with. For SD it's as simple as find a Mailbox Etc. or other mail forwarding company. @Chinatown can probably give you some other companies.

TX requires a street address but it's easily obtainable through different means. Escapee's RV Club is the one full time RV'ers go with. They will let you use their address, and help you get set up properly with the state. You can find more info on their website.* You don't need to be in a RV to use their service, I believe. I could be wrong.

As others have said though, I'd worry about it down the road, once your settled into trucking. Give you time to be sure of where you want your "home state" to be.

*This could have changed, it's been 2 or so years since I last looked. Consult their site for the most up to date info.

I know plenty of folks who've done this who full time RV, and I know Chinatown has recommended this to other drivers over the years. Keep us updated if you go this route, it might help other drivers after you!

Good luck!

Sirscrapntruckalot -

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That picture is fantastic!

Chi Town Steers · Jun 22, 2024

TripleSix said: ↑

If you want adventure, get your passport and go look into Anderson Trucking Service out of StCloud Minnesota. They haul everything and have multi axle trailers. If you can run Canada, you will make serious bank.
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I have my passport and love adventures! I drove the Al-Can hiway once. Denver to Fairbanks, stayed 3 months and drove back! But that was in a personal vehicle.

Chi Town Steers · Jun 22, 2024

Deere hunter said: ↑

Night, there's no working nights in Trucking. Did I hear somebody scratch that vinyl?
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I don’t mind nights, once in a while, just not every night. I can’t do that.

Chi Town Steers · Jun 22, 2024

Chinatown said: ↑

lol....Lots of night driving with reefers, from my experience. That's why reefer driving is my favorite; coast-to-coast pulling reefers.

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I do enjoy driving with less traffic, I wouldn’t mind that part one bit.

Chinatown · Jun 22, 2024

Chi Town Steers said: ↑

I don’t mind nights, once in a while, just not every night. I can’t do that.
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Probably be better off with flatbed then.

Chinatown · Jun 22, 2024

Melton Truck Lines Inc
808 N 161st East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74116
48 state freight lanes and hires new cdl school grads.

bad-luck · Jun 22, 2024

Chi Town Steers said: ↑

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!
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Congratulations

lual · Jun 22, 2024

If night driving (especially late at night -- &/or the wee hours of the mornings) is not a viable option for you -- then that DEFINITELY takes OTR reefer freight off the table as an option.

Now you are looking at mostly dry van, flatbed/open deck, &/or some tanker work (but not all).

Flatbed deliveries/pickups are usually M - F, during normal business hours.

Thus -- yet another reason to consider flatbed.

-- L

Deere hunter · Jun 22, 2024

TripleSix said: ↑

If you want adventure, get your passport and go look into Anderson Trucking Service out of StCloud Minnesota. They haul everything and have multi axle trailers. If you can run Canada, you will make serious bank.
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If you like to run days and you like a challenge, this would probably be the way to go.

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