2nd career. 60 years young Newbie

Greetings,
I raced motocross until I was 18 (Pro sponsorship), not enough $$$ back then (70's).
I spent the next 35 years operating heavy equipment all over the Country, looked forward to going to work (almost) every day. I've had a CDL since before the Fed's created the CDL program. I let the CDL expire about 5 years ago after I "retired".

So I suck at being retired and at the rate I'm going I'll blow through 20 years of retirement funds in the next couple years building, repairing and running the off road race circuit.

Hotshot trucking is sounding like something I can enjoy and back some $$$. I've been researching for a couple weeks, read 1 book, have another to read. But I figure the best source of real time information and facts are directly from those keeping those seats warm and doing the books.

I'm grateful for all information shared and look forward to learning more.

Planning on starting this adventure after the first of the year. Question, since I do not have any recent & verifiable road experience, should I jump on with an RV hauling or similar offer for 3 to 6 months to bank the recent experience ? Will this also benefit my insurance rates once I go solo ???

I currently own a 2500 Duramax, will upgrade to a 2500 to 5500 Dodge Cummins and buy a new trailer when I'm ready to get my own authority.

Once again thanks for this forum and ability to learn from so many professionals who are willing to give a hand up, even to a 60 year old newbie...

Jim (Steele) Cooney

 

Thanks guys, much appreciated.