I think there is a strong demand for this service right now, so it’s solid timing. You can make good money doing it. But you have to be willing to go when called upon. Do you have a wife/gf/family at home? Folks I’ve seen be most successful are ones that have no obligations on the home front. Not saying it can’t be done… but obviously a family adds more complications to scheduling and relationship quality. That can be said for any type of self-employment I suppose.
I don’t know what’s out there, but you’ll need to make sure you have an avenue for lining up shipments that is reliable and consistent. I imagine there are plenty of websites or apps out there to coordinate logistics these days. Exhaust every effort to run product every time you’re behind the wheel. Coming home with an empty trailer is not going to make you money… You need something on the back of that rig everywhere you go.
Lastly, and most importantly, for any small business to be successful you need to be very disciplined with your finances. Be honest with yourself about income, expenses, and taxes. Don’t get caught up thinking “business expenses” are free money. They are NOT. Learn to run the business as conservatively as possible and make that approach a habit.
I don’t know what’s out there, but you’ll need to make sure you have an avenue for lining up shipments that is reliable and consistent. I imagine there are plenty of websites or apps out there to coordinate logistics these days. Exhaust every effort to run product every time you’re behind the wheel. Coming home with an empty trailer is not going to make you money… You need something on the back of that rig everywhere you go.
Lastly, and most importantly, for any small business to be successful you need to be very disciplined with your finances. Be honest with yourself about income, expenses, and taxes. Don’t get caught up thinking “business expenses” are free money. They are NOT. Learn to run the business as conservatively as possible and make that approach a habit.
