Becoming an O/O after SAP

No actual experience with what you’re dealing with but..

Going o/o own authority is a great idea at first glance. Problem is finding an insurance carrier that will insure you. Clear that tall hurdle then decide if you can handle all of what goes with an authority and if you can be profitable.

If I were in your shoes I would definitely look into being my own boss or just exit the industry.

 

Trucking over using a computer science degree? A quick google search and found this from indeed.
I think I need to get a degree and quit!

20 high-paying computer science jobs
Whether you want to work in software engineering, computer programming or web development, your degree can help prepare you for numerous high-paying computer science jobs. Here are 20 jobs for computer science majors with salaries that are higher than the national average for all jobs:For the most up-to-date salary information from Indeed, visit indeed.com/salaries.
1. Network administrator
National average salary:$79,556 per year
2. Web developer
National average salary: $79,615 per year
3. Systems analyst
National average salary: $83,226 per year
4. Programmer analyst
National average salary: $60,773 per year
5. Application developer
National average salary: $91,532 per year
6. Information security analyst
National average salary: $90,077 per year
7. Database developer
National average salary: $100,919 per year
8. .NET developer
National average salary: $122,974 per year
9. IT auditor
National average salary: $109,504 per year
10. UX designer
National average salary: $125,107 per year
11. IT project manager
National average salary: $99,506 per year
12. Java developer
National average salary: $91,841 per year
13. Software developer
National average salary: $105,459 per year
14. Front-end developer
National average salary: $114,127 per year
15. Full-stack developer
National average salary: $124,305 per year
16. Software engineer
National average salary: $105,459 per year
17. Network security engineer
National average salary: $117,043 per year
18. Mobile developer
National average salary: $126,260 per year
19. Network architect
National average salary: $127,784 per year
20. Software architect
National average salary: $138,230 per year

 

I was a programmer from the time I got off active duty in 78 until I got my CDL in 84 (and did some things after that for a few years). My son is a network something or other (something to do with hardware) right now. Yes, it pays more. I wouldnt go back, and he hates his job.

Heh, if you are serious about buying a truck, send me a PM. Im almost 69 and ready to hang this up.

 

IT hiring has been flat. That world is a lot like trucking as far as boom and bust. Everybody, their uncle and their dog started offering “IT courses”, pumping out various certificate holders. AI is already doing a lot of coding. On top of that a Bachelors in computer science without several certificates is like a class B CDL: you’ve got a piece of paper but you can’t do much with it.

 

Thats nothing new. The last programming job I applied to I had 6 years experience and I didnt have enough experience for their "entry level" job.

 

Maybe someone else would have better knowledge, but will insurance companies even know about SAP?

I've had commercial vehicle policies for 21 years, and drug test results have never even been mentioned by the providers.

Do they have access to that info? Do they even look?

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Honestly I really don’t know.. I’m guilty of repeating what has been said over and over.

Going to bust out my Webb master skilz now

 

Okay, according to AI the short answer is no..unless it is tied to their csa score which the insurance companies check.



“Insurance companies do
not have access to the FMCSA Clearinghouse and cannot directly see a driver's failed drug test results through that database.
Here's why and what it means:

• Clearinghouse Access is Restricted: The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure database with controlled access. Only authorized users like employers, medical review officers (MROs), substance abuse professionals (SAPs), and consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) can register and access the Clearinghouse for designated purposes.
• Purpose of the Clearinghouse: The Clearinghouse was created to improve safety on the nation's roads by ensuring that CDL drivers with drug and alcohol violations complete the required return-to-duty process before returning to safety-sensitive functions.
• Privacy Protections: The system is designed with strict privacy controls to protect driver information. FMCSA only shares detailed information with prospective or current employers with the driver's consent.
• Employer Queries: Employers are required to query the Clearinghouse to check for drug and alcohol violations for new and existing drivers. They must obtain consent from the driver to do so.
• Impact on CSA Scores: While insurance companies can't access the Clearinghouse, a failed drug test can impact an insurance company's decision indirectly. Violations negatively affect a driver's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) score, which insurance providers often review when setting premiums.

In summary: A failed FMCSA drug test won't appear on an insurance company's background check of the driver, but it may affect their insurability or premium rates through the driver's CSA score. “