Profile For Triplet Dad

I definitely am optimistic. I am not talking about netting $125,000, more like $65,000. Does anyone know if the Hotshot market is increasing, or is it on the decline? Isn't it the point that anyone can get a pickup and a trailer and go into business for themselves? That is the definition of Hotshot Transport.

Thanks very much for the information. My reasoning for the days and money are as follows: If I were to do Hotshot, I thought of buying a RAM 3500 Dually and a 4 car hauler. If I could do 3 or 4 cars from Atlanta to Texas or Atlanta to South Florida making $350 or so a car. Then making a return run with the same type load. Then maybe one day, do a day trip (like Atlanta to Nashville maybe $200 a car there and back). Seems like gas mileage around 10 mpg. Diesel fuel about $2.75 gallon now. Three days on the road going around 2100 miles. Around $600 for gas. Around $6000 per year insurance (about $125 week). Probably around $150 week maintenance. I know there are other costs, but these are the big ones. Expenses about $875 per week. On the low side 3 cars to Texas $1050 and 3 cars back to Atlanta $1050 ($2100). Atlanta to Nashville 3 cars $600 and back $600 (1200). That's about $3300 in revenue with $875 in expenses. With that formula it is $2425 profit. I think I would be able to do at least $1500 a week. What do you think? By the way my triplets are 2 boys and a girl. They are 12 now.

I know you have probably heard this question a thousand time, but I sure could use some advice. I am 50 years old and live in Atlanta. I worked in a completely different field and have worked for companies for 25 years (with crappy pay). I love being on the open road and want to start my own business. I need some guidance. I am able to pay cash to get the equipment and training I would need, but don't know whether to go Hotshot or Class A. Ideally, I would like to haul 3 days a week (between Tues-Fri) and be able to net $1500 or over a week. I am pretty frugal and would sleep in my vehicle. Which way would make this more possible? Are there many dedicated routes that stay full most of the time (like Atlanta to Savannah, or Atlanta to Anywhere Florida)? Thanks very much for your advice?