Considering trucking- need advise

Thank you guys for the wealth of information found here.

I'm looking to get my CDL from a local community college and drive part time. The reason I want to drive part time is because I have a good job that I work Mon-Thurs. My current job pays about $1000 a week with benefits. The problem is after I pay taxes, rent,, bills health insurance and $1400 child support, I find myself broke every month. I decided I needed to change this situation.

My question is:
1. Are there companys that hire part time cdl drivers?
2. Given that I already make $1000 a week, would it be foolish of me to quit my job and do trucking full time? My current job is honestly as stress free as it can get and offer full benefits.
3. Would you advise me to stay away from trucking altogether and seek other kind of part employment.
4. A buddy of mine is in Odessa tx and he is encouraging me to take the leap. He said there is potential to make $2500-3500 hauling sand. He works for o/o and they split 50/50. I'm tempted to join him.

I'm not scared of hard work and don't mind OTR.

What do y'all think?

Thank you

 

Thanks guys for your inputs. The stress of bearly having ends meet is wearing hard on me. I'm weighing my options to see how I can make more money to provide adequately for my family. Just figured truckingt part time would help bring in much needed cash. I'm sure you guys can understand this.

 

A buddy of mine drives for Uber. Below are his stats:
Online miles 24,701
Revenue . $19,828
Fees and taxes $ 8,034
Net pay. $11,795

Keep in mind these are city miles and he sometimes worked 8 hour days. For this amount of work and time,not accounting for wear and tear on personal vehicle, I think trucking is far superior to Uber. No question.

 

He works 1099. I'm in NC.