Florida and expediting

[Sawbones]

OK, so the wife has started to lean toward letting us do this. But, of course, we have questions. So, heres goes: How hard is it to do expediting when your home is in Florida? Specifically Tampabay. I am 30 minutes from the main highway in Florida. I realize that with no major industries in Florida, it is probably difficult. But, with a 1000 new people moving into the state a day. We must be moving up the food chain some??}>
What are the dead times of the year? In other words, when is the time to hop into the business? Are there any major companies located in Florida that do expediting?
If I obtain my class B liscence, but have no experience behind the wheel, will that hurt my chances?
Do any of the major companies have health benefits or a way to obtain health benefits?
I am sure I will ask many more questions in the next few months as I move towards this area of work. So, please bear with me. Thanks in advance for your help...

How hard is it to do expediting when your home is in Florida?

You can get freight going there...but very little freight comes out of Florida.


If I obtain my class B liscence, but have no experience behind the wheel, will that hurt my chances?

Yes and no...many "owners" will hire a newbie team. Some carriers will request the new drivers qualify by taking a road test.

Do any of the major companies have health benefits or a way to obtain health benefits?

Not that I am aware-I had heard that Tri-State was going to start something but never heard if they did.

Health care is something that is usually purchased by the drivers. OOIDA has a plan for truckers that many people use.