Career path advice?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Entrepreneur84, Nov 7, 2011.

  1. Entrepreneur84

    Entrepreneur84 Bobtail Member

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    Oh, for anyone wondering, the unrelated venture is refitting old military equipment for emergency response purposes. So old 5 tons, generators, etc. Compared to the auction prices of the equipment, transportation fees are through the roof. I figured I could fund my purchases/repairs and cut an expense by getting a CDL, purchasing a truck, and pulling my own cargo. Once the items are refurbished and outfitted and put into service, they will easily net a healthy year round profit. At that point I would stop commercial driving and move on from there.
     
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  3. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    I have a friend that does that and makes pretty good money. Actually its his side business. His first business is his trucking co.

    He buys fire trucks, ambulances, cop cars etc... direct from districts and towns then he spiffs them up and sells them down in Central and South America.

    Best of luck to you! Thank you for your service!
     
  4. Jarhed1964

    Jarhed1964 Road Train Member

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    No way! Sailors and Seabees NEVER steal anything! :biggrin_2559:
     
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    Jarhed1964 Road Train Member

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    Japan doesn't do dual citizenship, but she can make a choice. They are one of the few countries who don't.
     
  6. Jarhed1964

    Jarhed1964 Road Train Member

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    We need to talk. I heard of something like this a few months ago from a friend in Phx. Apparently, there is quite a bit of loot to be made from it.
     
  7. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    I'll give you a tip. Out in CA at the Seabee Base Port Hueneme They sell off the war reserve stock once in awhile. It's trucks,gens.light equipment, most all construction equipment. It may be a few years old but it's in new condition. They have people there that maintain the stock and keep it perfect. Every once in awhile they will rotate some equipment. When I was active I got a 60 ton lowboy for a base out of channels for a R&D project. All I paid was for shiping. It was 10 years old but brand new. It's a place you should check out.
     
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