new to cargo vans

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by jimare, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. jimare

    jimare Bobtail Member

    Hi, I was wondering about getting into Expedited Freight hauling and was
    interested in a cargo van under 10,000 GVW this size would fit my needs and
    interest. I no longer have a CDL, nor the want to acquirer one. The idea of
    no log book or scales to mess with sounds to good to be true. I was a OTR
    driver for a little over twenty years and have been retired for about eight
    years, but the world economy is forcing me back to work.. I still have an
    income but not what it takes to live comfortable.
    So hears my question is a E250 extended van capable of making a
    reasonable living in the real world. I know the trucking life and have no
    problem with the high and lows of the business, I also owned a small van
    delivery service in Los Angeles, Ca. thirty years ago. I live in North West
    Pa. (Cambridge Springs, 16403)

    Thanks
    Jimare
     
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  3. Sabine in Mo

    Sabine in Mo Medium Load Member

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    While I have NO clue about what you are looking for, I just wanted to suggest that there are trucking forums dedicated to just expediting. I can't post the link here, but if you google expediting forums, it will take you right to the top listing for that. Good luck.
     
  4. Going Long

    Going Long Light Load Member

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    I wouldn't try to break into expediting with a cargo van..the business is saturated with them..rates are down..not a great idea at this time.
     
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  5. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    Most expidite co's will require you to have a CDL no matter what you drive.
     
  6. Iraqvet

    Iraqvet Light Load Member

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    Thats not true for cargo or sprinters vans..I was looking into fleet owning sprinter vans..Every company I talked to said i could hire any non cdl holders for sprinters..
     
  7. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    I've read that panther has vans following HOS now or are going to
    They used to allow up to 16 hours of driving
     
  8. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    Last time I talked to Tri-State and Land Star they required it. It was a while ago though.
     
  9. KennyR

    KennyR Bobtail Member

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    I agree with you L.B. Both companies I ran for require you to carry a CDL B or CDL A. I am a owner operator < Cargo Van> that carries Class A w/HAZ MAT.
     
  10. KennyR

    KennyR Bobtail Member

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    I have heard that there are several states that are trying to get vans to run logs and run through the scales. They claim that companies are running so many cargo vans and sprinters. So I would not be suprised if Panther has already started the logs. :biggrin_25510:
     
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  11. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    The main reason expediters choose cargo vans is to avoid logging . With rates at $.70 a mile if Panther mandates logging and all the other carriers don't they'll lose a lot of cargo vans .
     
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