This is the big problem with Pre Pass, you pay for it but get no benefit, on top of that you are paying to give the DOT another door into your company and punish you.
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You can do very well with a straight truck as a company driver or an O/O. There are just so many issues and pitfalls that can come up even for an experienced driver let alone a newbie. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is picking the wrong equipment, this can cost you thousands of dollars...
I would suggest starting out as a company driver so you can learn the basics. There are people with more knowledge and experience than you are likely to have that went under.
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The choices we make dictate our chance at success or failure. The wrong decision on choosing a company or leaving to soon or staying to long always ends up in your lap as a business owner. If you see smoke you should make sure there is a fire. Once you know there is an issue or find a better...
A simple life is great for a kid as they need to use their mind to entertain themselves. I would like to have my kids grow up in an environment where they aren't spoiled and don't realize how amazing life is which kids in the US miss out on. This is a video that I heard the hosts talking about...
Why do you have to get back in the rat race? If you can provide food, water, and shelter for yourselves adding a kid to the mix shouldn't cost much more.
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I don't think anyone here would chastise a person for working away from home for awhile to take care of their family as it is exactly what OTR is plus the money is great so there is less financial risk.
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I'm not trying to say she should be barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen. I think if she wants to work with the truck she can work more as the manager of the truck which could be done from home so she can still clean chickens and hogs. There is a lot to keep track of in a truck even as a...
If she is eager to work on building a better future then she should be taking care of the future of your family by making a "nest". She can be involved with the business from home by helping to book loads so you are moving and earning money. It would be a very selfish and very poor business...