Considering a CDL To Move Family To Alaska - Am I crazy?

Greetings all!

My wife is in the process of getting a job in Anchorage, Alaska. We live in Minneapolis so it looks like a move is on our horizon and to be honest we're excited for the adventure. I've always been a do-it yourselfer whether it's vehicle repairs, moving, remodeling, etc. My family friends are always asking me, why didn't you just pay someone to do that? The answer is I want to learn how it works and to challenge myself. We've got a home full of stuff and pets that I'd prefer not to fly with. I had this crazy idea the other day that maybe I should get my CDL, rent or purchase a used tractor-trailer and drive it up to Alaska with our belongings. I know it's a way bigger hassle and probably more expensive than paying to have our stuff shipped, but again it's about the adventure, the experience and the learning. Am I crazy for considering this? What do the professionals think? Is it doable?

 

Yea, I get that purchasing the equipment isn't cheap, but I'm hoping I could sell it for close to what I paid for it once I get up there. I actually work in technology so I have no desire to be an ice road trucker.