LEONARD MAYBERRY’S PATHWAYS

TO (SELF) EMPLOYMENT

Leonard Mayberry said it’s a long haul.

He has to get a Department of Transportation (DOT) number and he has to pass the Commercial Driver License (CDL) exam – which entails driving a big rig and other intense physical requirements that will not be part of his driving a wheelchair-accessible van with an automatic transmission. 

After medical bills and loss of income, he also needs to seek funding for a good condition used accessible van – which costs about $40,000. 

Then comes insurance, scheduling, dispatching, location for a growing fleet and other operational expenses.