Moving back to the US from Brazil, startingCDL school in April

I will accept any and all advice. I'm 56 and semi-retired for 8 years living in Brazil. I am moving back to the U.S. with plans on starting a new career
in the trucking business. My wife and kids are staying behind so I won't have that pressure of wanting home time. This is with my wife's blessing.
I am looking for advice from the experienced trucker. I am flexible on location for now, type of job again flexible but I'm am leaning towards ND and driving whatever in the Bakken region.
My idea is to work three years there and gain enough experience to start my own company.
Appreciate any advice.

 

My wife and I are suspect about the future of Brazil. They are hitting on all cylinders now but in the last century their currency has turned to confetti three times. Live outside of the US and you will see what a great country we have. We will recover albeit slowly. I have read several research reports about the trucking industry and the growth potential is 69% to 2022.

 

Thanks for the info. I'm pretty confident about my abilities. Still in great shape but I know this is a different animal. I will keep you posted.

 

We are living in the state of Minas Gerias. Farming area. The economy is booming here and we are doing fine with three different businesses but my desire to return to my country is the number one factor here. My wife who is Brazilian misses America so the plan is to relocate and trucking was always an interest of mine. The plan is to be an O/O within a couple of years IF this is to my liking.
I don't have to do this, I want to do this.
Anyone with any knowledge with tankers or driving in the oil regions please pass along any info.