Owner operator cargo van please help

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  1. cbrown1287

    cbrown1287 Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys I posted something earlier put cannot find it.. Looking for some input from an experienced owner operator.

    I’m getting close to buying a cargo van. I live in Madison Wi. I’m looking stay within a 4 hour radius or so.

    Can you consistently make 1500$ PROFIT per week driving a van?

    Will there be full time work available every week, 12 months out if the year?

    Is Empire National Inc a good company to work with? (If not who is the best?)

    Is there a certain van that you would recommend? I’m leaning towards a GMC Savanna.

    If there is anything else worth mentioning please let me know. Thanks!
     
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  3. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    There is no profit in cargo van business. It's too easy to get in that business and competition is insane
     
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  4. cbrown1287

    cbrown1287 Bobtail Member

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    What about small box truck?
     
  5. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    Small box truck is profitable if you have connections. I have one sitting without any use , pm me if you want box truck ... with connections
     
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    The same. Anybody with a regular driver's license can drive one, so there is a never ending influx of broke people willing to work for $10 per hour and live in the truck. You can not compete with them.

    Think how many just like you had the same idea. Buy a $5k-10k van or truck and get to work
     
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  7. cbrown1287

    cbrown1287 Bobtail Member

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    Where are you located?
     
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