Question for drivers / Maildrop Businesses

MRVANTASTIC · Jan 4, 2014

Does any driver know of a mail drop service that would enable a driver to have a physical address and location for letters and business related correspondence to be delivered to for a fee. I know there must be businesses that cater to O T R drivers or expediters / RVers that basically work and live out of their trucks much of the year. Wanted someone who caters to the C D L driver that is dependable and honest . Have you had a good or bad experience with one ? Any replies and or advice appreciated. Thank you and best wishes for 2014. Tom

cheri1122 · Jan 4, 2014

I had a PO box for awhile, but it doesn't work for package deliveries, [I order things online], and it was always full of 'junk' mail. I now have a trusted family member collect my mail & packages, and that works well.

Ragman · Jan 4, 2014

MRVANTASTIC said:
Does any driver know of a mail drop service that would enable a driver to have a physical address and location for letters and business related correspondence to be delivered to for a fee.

Sounds like the UPS store or if any are still around Mail Boxes Etc.

Welcome to EO.

golfournut · Jan 4, 2014

There are a few that are actually an address instead of "box" # so you can use it for your CDL address. They will also forward your mail via fedex or ups. Folks cruising on boats use them. There is one in Florida that was real popular.

Sorry I don't remeber any names. You might get an answer from the folks that publish the Waterway Guide. Google Dozier or Dozer Marina in Deltaville VA. Call them. They could probably tell you some names. The folks that own the Waterway Guide also own the marina. They are in the same building. Well, they were in 2007 when we was there. I get emails from them once a week about the ICW, so I know they are still in business.

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zorry · Jan 4, 2014

We used a private mail store. They were great. They weren't greedy, or savvy , enough to charge us for packages.
We also order stuff on line and more than once needed a four wheel cart to pu our stuff.
Also, we had 24 hour access to our mailbox. If we emailed them they would leave oversize stuff in the locked lobby for off hours pick up.
Look for a little Ma& Pop operation.

A friend found a place in the Dakotas. You have to spend 24 hours there and you can become a citizen. Register your vehicles there, and they will forward your mail, for a fee, to wherever you need it.

I found the chains, Fedex, Ups Stores, didn't work for this type of thing.

scottm4211 · Jan 4, 2014

I just like the OP's name :thumbup:

seekerman · Jan 4, 2014

I've been looking into that myself for the past couple of days. A P.O. box is probably your best option other than having someone picking up your mail for you. I found this information which is ideal if you choose to get a P.O. box, as it allows you to have a physical address as well as a box:

"Street Addressing" now available for USPS P.O. Box Holders | GiantPrintshop.com

paullud · Jan 4, 2014

zorry said:
A friend found a place in the Dakotas. You have to spend 24 hours there and you can become a citizen. Register your vehicles there, and they will forward your mail, for a fee, to wherever you need it..

Plus you no longer have state income tax.

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zorry · Jan 4, 2014

Yep, he's retired. The money he saved on registering 3 vehicles there more than pay his costs.
After driving his whole life , he's cruising around the country in an RV. Avoiding the weather.

seekerman · Jan 4, 2014

If you choose to get a P.O. Box you will want the smallest (and cheapest) one for your needs. I will be using the junk mail opt out service:

https://www.dmachoice.org/index.php

GandJ · Jan 5, 2014

Mail Forwarding Services at St Brendan's Isle

This company is one of the best. Out of Florida and very high standards. Check out their website and it will explain all of their services. Everything can be setup with email/scanner or fax.

MRVANTASTIC · Jan 5, 2014

They have a great website and it appears they offer many affordable services. Looks like one of the best choices and has a physical address. Thanks to you and all that have responded to my inquiry. ''Wishing all drivers high pay ,light loads and the smoothest of roads in 2014 and beyond'' from MrVantastic .

WanderngFool · Jan 5, 2014

I had a mailbox at a UPS store for a couple of years and I was very happy. I've learned since, that it all depends on the people that run that particular store. Some are good, some not so much. I was lucky and the people I dealt with were bend over backwards friendly and accommodating.

hossman2011 · Jan 5, 2014

We use two UPS stores and a mail service in Livingston texas. I have used them all at one time or another for a physical address. Now just have a mail service that is also a physical address.

This is a great service and afordable Escapees RV Club