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As a former OTR driver, carrying vs not is a tough call. In addition to the whole New York, Canada problems, you also are likely to (at least eventually) have your truck inspected by DOT. That means cops in your truck. As a company driver, I also had company mechanics in my truck frequently along with the occasional rider I was giving a lift to another terminal to pick up a truck.

Then there are the loads that can take you to off limits places (federal installations, plants, and the like).

I judged it to be too risky. I did have an 80 pound dog that rode with me most of the time, and he kept away most of the riff-raff.

Not sure if I would make the same decision were I driving now.