About Robert E Ilsley Expertise Questions about business building and revenue enhancement.
Specifically how to take your current assets and make them perform better. Carrier assistance in collections.
Experience 16 years in trucking and brokerage operations. I currently own and operate a small fleet and brokerage.
Education/Credentials Associates Degree Community College of The Air Force
Awards and Honors United Van Lines Carrier of the Quarter (3 times)
Past/Present clients Predominately brokers or corporations needing blanket wrap and other
clients needing specialized transportation needs.
Question I am currently enrolling in the America's Driving force CDL program and plan to finish the program and start a trucking company. What are the key essentials I need in order to start this process? After I receive my CDL and purchase my truck what would I need to know or have in order to get business?
Answer I would hope that after you get a CDL license, that you would seriously consider working as a company driver to gain some much needed experience. Trucking is a seriously demanding business, and one cannot expect to just get out of school and jump into the commanders seat without at least a little stick time under someone elses tutelage.
I would predict a low chance of success unless you get a couple of years under your belt.
Im sorry, but I would not reccomend the course you are looking at.
