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[Otterinthewater]

Thanks for the reply Rawze.

Without going into too much detail on my business model, my company is already paying to move freight along the I-5 corridor. What we build requires significant packing and is considered dimensional weight. Our build lead times are at around 6 months. This allows me to consolidate orders for our customers. I currently use an under 26,000 truck to do some deliveries. Normally with our stops and load sizes we at best can ship what actually weighs 300# for a about $6 a mile for a regular run of +/- 400mi. My competitors are in the same situation and we often deliver for them as well. My issue is dead head. My plan is to get my CDL, spend the prerequisite time Training with a company and then gain access to a load board and pick up freight for the return leg. The tractor fits our budget, and we need a newer 48 foot trailer with a lift gate.

My daily job doesn’t go away in the industry I’ve worked in for 35 years. I can do this run 2 to 3 times a month and often go as far as Vancouver island. This is in essence my retirement job that I plan on doing for the next 10 years. I of course want to maximize profits, comfort, and joy. We’ve already have a full business structure and knowing my business and it’s profitability this is a win-win. I’ll check the links you’ve supplied.