I lurked around here several years ago when we thought our business was on the verge of collapse. I am back as my wife and are selling our business of 37 years and think straight truck expediting may be the way to see some of the country we have not seen. We live way out West and way up North (Alaska). We would would have an address and base in Charlotte N.C. for this adventure that we expect to last three to five years. We are both a young '65 & 67' years old, no kids, no grand kids and healthy. We both have U.S. Passports & Global Entry Cards Our fleet of trucks is 18ft-24ft high cube box vans that we both drive on occasion. In my younger days before the CDL I drove tractor trailers of the flatbed, lowboy, drop deck, variety all over the great state of Alaska so I am real comfortable behind the wheel. My wife can drive a straight truck with ease but is a little concerned about her ability to sleep on the road. We will both have class B CDL with Hazmat when we are ready to make the jump. I would think we would make one of the better teams as we have worked together for over 35 years and have been married for 37.We hope to visit the show in Kentucky in July to talk with some folks about the life and meet potential employers. There is a lot to learn and we are willing and able. Any tips, help or recommendations appreciated.
