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Also some carriers may have their own requirements that take you above the legal requirements. eb

They do, but you have to pay extra for that service. eb

wanting to be a part time driver in someone else's vehicle really narrows your choices. picture renting a house but only paying your rent part time. have you thought about delivering rv's? that is a much more leisurely industry, as is reflected in the pay. eb

Thanks, Turtle. Couple other things. Many of the companies that you want to eventually end up at have waiting lists or require expediting experience. During that time of gaining experience, it really can't hurt to start with a non-sprinter-type van. More emphasis should be placed on cash...

i just wrote a speel, but my response disappear into the void. i'll respond later when i can use something besides the phone app. eb

what turtle said. follow the links in my signature line for other thoughts on starting out. eb

Ditto on what MissKat suggested. I was thinking you could replicate a smaller interior by renting a Sprinter style rv, but then you would miss out on the restrictions of where you could take the larger rv. Forcing yourself to get to the expo on short notice can simulate getting unstranded. Be...

Follow the links in my signature line for some things related to vans. eb

There also might be smaller local operations who will give you the chance to "refresh" your semi credentials before moving out to the open road. And thanks for the follow up. Too many people ask a question, members take the time to put together some advice, and the op is never heard from again. eb

OMG, we had an ex-Con in my class. He was the entire disruption to the class. Finally, someone asked him why he even bothered coming to orientation if things sounded so bad, and then we found out he was an ex-Con. eb

...and read. Consider it an exercise in patience. Since you first posted I've only had one 500 mile load. The rest of the time I've been sitting. If you can't spend that much time researching a new career, would you have the patience to sit that long? That you are still here after four days is...

All good advice. Trucks have to be careful if leaving the interstate near the city. A lot of unmapped low clearances. eb

Welcome, BigDogg. Having the extra lead time can be an advantage for you. Many carriers may not be hiring now anyway. Let the recruiters know you are interested, so you can burn through any waiting lists while you are settling your personal business. I've included related topics in the link to...

It really is hard to get people to pour their soul into an answer to a question that has been asked and answered frequently. After reading through other posts you'll see how old the repetition gets. I've included some ideas in my signature line link below my initials. eb

I think those lying to themselves are going to have a hard time getting by. They are cheating themselves. eb

With the next paycheck to you, use your smokes money to invest in your food stockpile. eb

I would set my expectations on a range of. 85-.95 per mile (or lower). The people who get higher rates think its normal to get the 1.00 rate, but that isn't the usual case after the typical carrier has finished the shell game called Pay. eb

Will you be able to get the $26 an hour and benefits job back if expediting doesn't work? Dollar for dollar I don't think expediting can compete with what you have now. eb

Schneider. --eb

If you quit one job to be closer to home, the expediting industry is going to try real hard to keep you away from home too. eb