[Molson]

This is my situation. I am 29 yrs old, have been a financial advisor for 6 yrs now, make a 6 digit income and have all the toys ive ever wanted. Most people would kill to be where I am at, but now, I am willing to give it all up to be a long hauler. I do not want to do it for the money obviously, I just want to be on the road driving a big rig (hopefully my own some day) traveling all over.

I have no kids, no wife, and I am giving up everything I own so I have no liabilities. I really want to have a truck I own. My question is this...once I get my CDL, I will be in a position to buy a newer truck cash and have 100 to 200k in the bank in addition to owning my own truck.

All the reading I have been doing tells me I should work a min. of 6 months to a year before I even consider buying my own truck and being an o/o.

If you were in my position and could start over again, what would you suggest doing...besides seeing a shrink

[solo379]

Originally Posted by Molson

If you were in my position and could start over again, what would you suggest doing?

Make an appointment with shrink! :lol: :wink:

[Molson]

I have heard that alot recently. I am a person that never wants to say could have, should have. I do not know if the grass is greener on the other side, but at least I can say I saw it.

People always want what they can't have, I have it and don't want it any more.

[Kranky]

Originally Posted by Molson

I have no kids, no wife, and I am giving up everything I own so I have no liabilities.

Have you considered the Priesthood?

I really want to have a truck I own. My question is this...once I get my CDL, I will be in a position to buy a newer truck cash and have 100 to 200k in the bank in addition to owning my own truck.

As they say "How do you end up with a million dollars in the trucking business?

You start with 2 million".

All the reading I have been doing tells me I should work a min. of 6 months to a year before I even consider buying my own truck and being an o/o.

If you were in my position and could start over again, what would you suggest doing?

Stay in your current position.

[Truckdobe]

I love what I do. I don't have to drive a truck, I could go back to work in an office and make as much or more than I do now, but I don't ever see it happening.... so I don't think you absolutely need to see a shrink. :wink:

Since you have a good financial background, you have a good shot of at least enjoying the experience, even if it's a huge cut in pay for you.

I'd suggest a year of learning before you jump in to owning. Collect LOTS of research and real world experience and figures for your business plan.

Also a well defined line where you'll quit if it doesn't pan out, that's IF you actually like it out here and wind up buying.

[Molson]

Fact of the matter is this, and in no means am I trying to be cocky, I just have a goal.

I want to drive a truck, be on the road, not care how long I am away for. I am going to be in the industry and eventually be good at it.

So I would appreciate some real info. besides staying where I am at. I know you mean well so do not think I dont appreciate please.

[Molson]

Truckdobe, thanks. At worst case scenario, I can always go back and keep doing what I am doing.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal, its the courage to continue that counts someone once told me.

Any idea on the best possible school to go to and company to start someone like me with?

[Bigmon]

Molson,

If you have a Series 7 it's getting harder to park because if the E&O. Go for it. Sandy Weill didn't make it big by working for Amex.

[RostyC]

Success is not final, failure is not fatal, its the courage to continue that counts someone once told me.

Bingo! (although, sometimes failure can be fatal if you're working with explosives :shock: )

Go for it, you only live once. If you don't like it go back to what you were doing, no big deal.

I did what you want to do and having a blast. Making good money also.