Frequent But Irregular Travel Across NY
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B.R., welcome to the forum!
I think that is going to be a real challenge. I see a lot of small box trucks in New York all the time - I am in the upstate area at least twice a month, sometimes more. There is just not that many "part time" trucking jobs available. The "irregular" part is what is going to be a snag for you. I recommend you start searching Craig's List in that area for transportation or trucking jobs. I'm sure there might be some other areas you can be looking into but that is where I would start looking first.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
I should note I have housing in both locations so that wouldn't be a cost of operation for me.
B.R., welcome to the forum!
I think that is going to be a real challenge. I see a lot of small box trucks in New York all the time - I am in the upstate area at least twice a month, sometimes more. There is just not that many "part time" trucking jobs available. The "irregular" part is what is going to be a snag for you. I recommend you start searching Craig's List in that area for transportation or trucking jobs. I'm sure there might be some other areas you can be looking into but that is where I would start looking first.
Thank you for the advice! Look forward to what others ideas people might have too.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Hello. For personal family reasons I'm looking to split my time between Buffalo NY and Albany NY. I've never worked in transit or shipping industries. I'm wondering if there's a way for me to make even a small amount of money (8k/year to the bank) transporting goods across the state. Would ideally be doing 3-4 trips/mth back and forth between Buffalo and Albany (Maybe more). Ideally something the size of a cargo van or a bit bigger.
I apologize this is kind of an odd question. I don't know how to begin researching the topic. Trying to take lemons and make lemonade.