More on the CDL subject.
If it were only a matter of getting a CDL and the medical, I would do it in a heart beat. The other things that come into play are:

Annual truck inspection
Carrier ID on the truck
commercial plates based on declared weight
logs if >100 miles from home
Duty hours (16 on duty, 10 driving)
Fuel permit (IFTA)
Apportioned taxes if crossing state lines

I'm don't know much about all of this yet, but the officer suggested that if there was anyway to get out of it, it would be a significant financial advantage.

The rabbit trail goes deeper and deeper...
Bo