By: Suresh K.(*)
Hello,
Merry Christmas.
Thanks for answering questions on topics relevant to truck drivers. I am hoping to save money on rent and go houseless as mentioned in your article on this topic.
My query, after giving up my apartment, for the physical address that needs to be provided to the Department of Motor Vehicles and other organizations, is an address from friends and family the only choice? Or, are there for profit or nonprofit organizations that autheticate (background verification in addition to identity documents) an individual to use their address for a fee?
Regards,
Suresh
—–
Response from Vicki:
Hello, Suresh,
Thank you for contacting me through my website,
Truck-Drivers-Money-Saving-Tips.com.
You appear to have referenced a section from this post on my site:
Homeless Truckers: On Preparing for Life Without a Residence
I am personally not aware of any for-profit or nonprofit organizations that authenticate an individual to use their address for a fee.
There may be some storage facilities and trucking company terminals where one may park one’s vehicle, but there may be difficulties associated with using those locations as the physical address on one’s driver’s license.
During the time that Mike and I parked our personal vehicle at the home of friends, we never once (to the best of my memory) ever received any mail there *because* we had already set up our mailing address at our local UPS Store.
Feel free to ask around regarding long-term parking of your vehicle, bearing in mind that there needs to be a level of round-the-clock security to help prevent vandalism and theft.
If you have not already done so, I encourage you to subscribe to my free monthly
Truck Drivers Money Saving Tips Email Newsletter.
I wish you safe travels and lots of money saving opportunities on the road.
Thanks.
Best regards,
Vicki Simons
https://truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/
* This question was sent by email and Vicki answered it by email, but the email bounced.
So, Vicki is answering it on her website.
