Can you make a living expediting with a straight truck based in Eastern Tennessee? Does Tennessee have a sales tax exemption on commercial vehicles?
– Top You should be able to make a living expediting with a straight truck based in Eastern Tennessee. Finding the “right” carrier is crucial. Be sure to ask companies how many straight trucks they have currently signed on out of Eastern Tennessee, and how those contractors are doing. Don’t be afraoid to ask to see settlement statements as proof of the revenue created by those other vehicles. Also ask about the customer base the company has in Eastern Tennessee. Am unsure if Tennessee has a sales tax exemption but you can contact: Tennessee Dept. of Revenue Andrew Jackson State Office Bldg. 500 Deadrick St., 5th.
