Thinking about starting a career in Trucking. Is it for me?

Good afternoon, everyone! I want to start out with saying I have never been behind the wheel of a rig before. I grew up around the industry with my grandfather driving truck for many years. Now, my father in law is a truck driver of over 26 years and is wanting me to get my CDL to work for his small trucking company(I would be the 3rd truck in the company.)
I am 24 years old with a clean driving records/criminal record. I have had one moving violation over 3 years ago which shouldnt be a huge deal. I was wondering what it is like? If working for my father in law is a good idea? working for a small company a good idea? And what to expect. I have read many of the threads out there and I still feel very uncertain about getting into the industry. I like having space, or alone time, but how is it really being all alone for weeks at a time. I have a wife and 2 step children at home as well. She grew up with her father gone all the time so Im sure it wouldnt be a huge issue? I would most likely be running Monday thru Friday and be home weekends if not a little more home time depending on where I go. I have contemplated having my friend/former roommate team drive with me but he is uncertain of how he would like it. His father is also a truck driver and grew up around it. Is teaming up a good option?
Basically, I just really want to know if its for me. If driving a truck is really that hard to get used to? Or if trucking is still a good career path to take? I have a feeling I would really enjoy travelling the country. Thank you for any information you guys can provide me!

 

Thanks for responding so quickly guys. I appreciate that! Well I am currently working at an office job in front of a computer. That has been my main job occupation since I started working. My family and I are living paycheck to paycheck and I have had enough of not being able to fully support my family the way I would like to. I am honestly ready for something new, something more challenging. I know there are a lot of new drivers out there who know nothing about the industry or how it has changed over the years. Ive talked with my father in law a lot about how much change has occured in the industry and it blows my mind how much change has occured. I just want a career I can feel proud of.

 

Yea I have read a lot into the automation trucking stuff and I thinks it is ridiculous to say the least. Idk how anyone could trust a robot to drive on the highways!

 

Why do you say that exactly?

 

I have a few friends that drive for bigger companies and they say sometimes its really hard to get in the good miles. Or hard to keep a consistant paycheck. I feel like I do have good connections so far and that could possibly work in my favor,Right?

 

How long have you been trucking? Is it enjoyable?