New to this. I want to be an owner/operator planning on buying a cargo van to start with

Hello all, I am glad I found this forum. I worked as a retail manager for over 15 years and I am now starting to hate it. I noticed something about myself, I love driving! I want to get into the cargo transport business. How do I get started? Where do I sign up for work? I see Chevrolet Expresss 3500 going for as much as $14k. Will I make enough to pay insurance/van payments (financing)/enough to cover maintenance and fuel? I like the idea of working Mon-Fri as early as 5am - 3pm or 4pm. Weekends off, Holidays off. Etc. Those are some of the reasons why I want to become an owner/operator

 

DieselDave, if you are referring to the scheduling my buddy is a truck driver. Hes gone for weeks. I only want to do local runs for now and if I enjoy it I may consider getting my CDL.

 

Ajohnson, you are right I have no clue whatsoever. I did some research, watch videos on youtube about what other drivers are saying about their driving jobs. They dont talk much about their earnings. I just want to know if its worth leaving my $16/hr job

 

I'm in Orlando, FL area. I am quite sure there are jobs for everyone even part-time to begin with. I am quite confident that I can work my way up to full-time (more loads/mileage)