You can do what you want but will have a problem starting out driving coast to coast. The reason is insurance. Most insurance companies will restrict you to about a 300 mile radius of your home base until you get some solid driving experience. I believe some on this board have had their restriction lifted after 1 year with no claims. Until you get at least 2 years of driving experience, insurance will be expensive. Actually, it is never cheap. I have a very good rate and still pay almost $4,000 per truck. Without experience you are likely to pay over $10,000/year. Rates vary according to where you live, where you plan on running, driving history, experience and your credit rating. Running a truck is expensive. It sounds to me as though you just want to see the country. If that is the case, you would spend less money by hopping in your car and stop at motels or get an RV. The profit margins are very slim in this business due to the high cost associated with running a truck. If you decide to pursue this, I recommend you check around for insurance rates. Progressive is one of the few insurance companies who will insure inexperienced drivers. You will also need a truck and trailer. In addition you should have a decent amount in reserves to take care of any major breakdowns.
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