Trucking Business

I've seen it said over and over: Don't jump in feet first. Test the waters. If you are thinking about doing this then go get your cdl and drive for a company first. There is too much to learn just as a driver right off the bat not counting throwing in all the stuff involved with being an O/O. I know others will have more info but I know my bf plans to put in at least 5 yrs before trying to get his own truck.

 

Find a partner with experience, or try to purchase a small trucking co.

 

If your over 45 just drive for a local school bus company if you want. Ull make about 20k a year. I'm doing this when I quit trucking.

 

O.K. so why, knowing how effed up the industry is, would you want to subject yourself to that #### on purpose?

Your also in california of all places?!!!

Are you a self abusive?

There are random drug tests so whatever your smoking isn't going to fly.

You have the assets available to get into a business with far less BS.

Alright. I'm editing the post 'cause I came out firing.

I apologize for being harsh but the reality is, yes. You need to drive a truck for a while for some starter company.

If you can put up with the crap and whatnot and you like driving a big-##### vehicle you'll be fine.

california hates trucks, not just a little bit either, they despise them.

 

Trust me I'm in the same boat. Wife makes the good money and I do a local gig that isn't amazing pay but it's something and keeps me busy. Take time off whenever I want too. I just use this job as my own fart around and toy money for myself.

 

Yes you should definitely get your cdl and drive for a while. You will be able to manage a company better if you know what its like to be a driver . It will also help relationships with employee drivers. Driving trucks is not like other jobs. I personally could not work for someone who didnt know the industry. Im sure most drivers would like to know the boss has been there.