From a Railroad Engineer to a Truck Driver?

Hey all. A little bit about me. I am the grandson to what used to be one of the biggest Hay haulers in California, the son of a trucker and a lifelong dreamer of an Owner operator. Trucking has always been in my blood. I became a railroader 20 years ago and thought this was the life for me. I am SICK of California and its politics. I want to move my family to the Ok/Tulsa-Ark area. I can retire with part pension from RR next year and want to buy a truck and drive on a part time basis as a owner operator. I am not afraid of a 6-800 mile haul and an overnight stay. I do that as a railroader now. But want to dedicate to my family too. So the truck will be a supplemental income only. My question is, is this even possible? I realize I need to get a license to drive. I realize I have alot of work to do. But this will all happen within the next few years. I am completely in the dark about where to work, or what to expect. I realize that this is VERY vague. But I have to start some where. I thought this was a good place. Im a 42 year old white male. Am I just dreaming? Or do such jobs even exist? THX in advance

 

The crew only stays with the train for a maximum of 12 hours. Usually hand off to another crew every 100-325 miles. Stay the night at a hotel, then take the next train back to home terminal after proper rest. Some crews pick up train in middle of its destination, some start at that destination. Example. A train originates at Seattle Washington, its final destination is Los Angles CA. From Seattle to Portland (change crews) - Klamath Falls-Mt Shasta- Sacramento-Bakersfield-LA.

 

Would love to transfer out of Cali. But RR's dont allow that. I am stuck. Just want out. After 20 years, my income will be OK. but was wanting a little more. Im a big Harley customizer, and wanted to have a tuck to have some fun with too.