Interested in running final mile

hello all, I’ve been on the operations, procurement and management side of logistics for 15 years and I am ready to make a change in the next year or so. I’ve been doing some research and think I might do well as an owner operator with a cargo van/sprinter doing final mile. For those doing this correctly, what does the money look like and would you recommend it?

 

No, there is very little margin with the Amazon Delivery Partner service. They project $75k annual with 20 trucks. Not enough for me. I am looking at XPO (previously MDX), Select Express, Forward Air.

 

It seems to be the best option for staying local and being home every night. I have a toddler. I’m just tired of being behind a desk for 10 hours a day, I love driving, love logistics and transportation. I also enjoy working in customer service and this would give me a chance to interface with customers in a way that over the road would not. I’m not looking to make a all the money, I’m really just looking to maintain my current income and don’t know if it is realistic.