I put my dream of buying my own truck aside and took a job to get some experience. The pay isn't great but I am liking the exercise. I have lost 25lbs in the first 3 weeks I have been doing this job and haven't felt this good in 20 years. When I decide to hit the road I should be in the best shape in a long time. I am 48 and can out work the 20 year olds in 100 degree heat. I have seen 6 people come and go in my 3 weeks there.

I went to work for a local moving company. I drive their straight truck and semi within about a 100 mile radius. Moving furnture is the hardest work I have ever done in my life. Tips are good some weeks. The best week for tips was $200 so far.

You might check with the local moving companys for a job and work your way up to driving.