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Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk I'm going solo too. Wise Guy #4

All this talk of recession...does it seem slower out there? Watching and waiting... Maybe you'll soon see Southwest Expediting! And I'll be as busy as the Maytag repairman you see on TV...:D Oh, and you mentioned in another post you both had a DoD clearance...was that process painless?

Well, that helps me, thanks. So...how does "White Glove" help boost income? Why aren't there any time/temperature critical deliveries on the West Coast? I know there's less factories out here, but what about Silicon Valley? Computer makers are all out here. The temps are hot, no need for...

Whoah! That's cool. What the heck could you use this for, other than having a looooooong truck? You could Expedite AND pull a car around at the same time. Maybe convert the back to a party palace.

AIeeee!:eek: (Head Explodes)

Sweet! OK, So...what's different than what you expected? The hours? The pay? Enlighten me...I'm strongly considering entering this field (see my long-winded post in Newbie Forum). What type of truck did you go with (year, equipment, cl**** size, etc) Is FEDEX a decent company to work...

Huh? CA is outlawing APU useage? Are they implementing "shore power" systems yet?

I'm getting the idea from you guys that I can get into the field for a LOT less than I had initially thought. Why spend $50K when I can spend $30K for a good truck? Why take the risk on my dime when I can learn on someone else's? I like that idea. Of course, I'm attracted to risk, stress, and...

OK, thanks again for all the quick posts and great information. You guys seem like you're very willing to keep me out of trouble and that means a lot to me. Most Forums are full of negative posters, this seems to be the exception! So here's what I've gleaned as a Solo Newbie to Expediting: 1...

Good point! However, the Gold Rising thing...Americans are a "want it now" sort of group, ya know? Don't save, don't have money for much if needed in emergencies...I highly doubt that Joe Blow will go put the money into gold instead of buying that huge ski boat he's always wanted but couldn't...

Hey, I didn't even think about that. Sort of a self study thing. So, is a class A CDL for semis exclusively or anything over a certain Gross Weight / Axle # ?

Geez, there's so much good information to be gleaned from all of your years of experience. Im absorbing it all like a noob sea sponge. Thanks for the quick posts! Ok then, here's another one: ~ $60K gross was quoted above for a solo op. I understand that the money is slim these days out...

Re:Thanks so far :) Firstly, thanks to ATeam, LDB, Layoutshooter, fastman_1, and pjjjjj for the quick responses. You guys are great, and you're pleasant people. Much appreciated. It seems that operating for someone else is a smart move to start. I'll give it a few months after I finish my CDL...

Hi Guys, I've been lurking for a couple weeks, there's some incredible information - here's my situation: I want to get into freight expediting because I love driving, and I want to see the country solo, and I like having my own business. I have a good amount of charisma, am highly...