Ready To Roll

[mrgoodtude]

First off, I have been reading, reading and reading till my head is spinning with information on this forum, from what company to go with to start, to expecting delays, deadhead miles, what kind of truck when you decide to buy one, mileage, trucks, etc. Wow, a lot of information to process in a little brain!

The amount of information on this forum has been incredibly valuable and I want to thank everyone for their input as I know most are out there working to make a living but also wanting to give those that are new and unexperienced some confidence in what they can/will expect down the road being an expediter.

I (oops, talking for myself and Mike, aka Kitty Litter is OTR, but just as ready as me to start a new career) had expected to start in the spring but as it is, I have all I can take (so has Kitty Litter) in our present jobs. I have been working as an office manager for an environmental consulting firm for over 8 years and have gotten where the politics and bs over favortism are more than I can tolerate any longer. No more said.

I come from a family of drivers but do not have a CDL and am getting ready to take my tests (I always hated taking tests, but I will not fail). Mike is CDL "A" certified and can train me, but I want to be able to hit the road where the two of us will be able to drive our alotted time with the HOS laws (working in a "D" unit) and make some money.

Should it be that I have to get a permit license to start with, what company(ies) should we look at and what type of income can we expect?

Any input would be greatly and sincerely appreciated.

The Goofy One of this relationship (but business savvy)!


Kitty Litter and Ms Puss

 

[Glen Rice]

First off a "permit license" won't cut it with any company. You can and will pass the test for a "B" license, don't worry, just be prepared. Second, income with a "D" team will be very strong and consistant. I would think you could gross in the 10 to 15000.00 dollar range monthly with out breaking a sweat! If you go into a company with a White Glove division your revenue could be substantially higher. As far as leaving your nasty envirement, I've always told people that my worst day expediting was better than my best day in the office! Nuff said, come on in the waters fine! Good luck and please keep us posted?

 

[Tennesseahawk]

There are a few companies that will let you drive with a permit. I don't know if Panther will let you do that anymore, though they did a number of years back. Also, check with Scott (X1-SRH on here) from Express-1.