Transitioning To Life OTR
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Put the car in storage until you know that you love the OTR life style. Then you can sell it if you wish. Some companies will let drivers keep a personal vehicle at a terminal.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Do you have a friend you can trust to drive it once in a while, just to warm up the engine, keep the fluids circulating, etc.? But yes, keeping the car until you're 100% sure this is a 'go' for you makes sense to me.
I am single and homeless and all my belongings are in a storage unit currently. So I can easily make my home in a truck lol. I have been considering a trucking career for at least two years now. What is holding me back is what to do with my car. I know it's not good to let a car sit for long periods of time. I'm not ready to sell it though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Park it at the terminal of your company, they all have a designated parking area for drivers cars. Every time you get through the terminal go start it up and drive it a few miles. I also put a solar trickle charger on mines battery just to maintain the battery. It's also nice to have there if you have to go to the terminal for service or whatever so you can go shopping or whatever you want.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Keep it, very valuable tool. You can leave it at the terminal like others have said or at least have mobility options in the event trucking does not work out...hopefully not ...but......
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
As previously noted, could park it at a company terminal , could unhook the battery to preserve charge.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
I am single and homeless and all my belongings are in a storage unit currently. So I can easily make my home in a truck lol. I have been considering a trucking career for at least two years now. What is holding me back is what to do with my car. I know it's not good to let a car sit for long periods of time. I'm not ready to sell it though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
All the above IS perfect / excellent advice, Ace. I'd go the terminal route, as well. You'll make friends quick, aka: the other guys/gals that need a ride to WalMart (and it'd probably keep your fuel full, with contributions, haha!)
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Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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I am single and homeless and all my belongings are in a storage unit currently. So I can easily make my home in a truck lol. I have been considering a trucking career for at least two years now. What is holding me back is what to do with my car. I know it's not good to let a car sit for long periods of time. I'm not ready to sell it though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.