Straight /Box Truck - How Hard to get Loads

It is very hard. Plus if you do get into that business I would look to get a class 8 sleeper tractor with a box. The Uhaul trucks aren't designed for this type of business and you are limited to the amount of cargo you can haul. People do it, but most reputable carriers/brokers will not load you.

If you are going this way I would look to lease to a expedite carrier and discuss upfront what type of deal you can work out hauling this non=profit freight.

Also, you will likely find that if you go away from Fedex you can find cheaper ways to ship the product.

 

Really??

 

You might be limited to U-Ship loads and your p/u & delivery will be a lot of residential stuff.

 

Make sure you get at least a 33k GVWR truck (class B cdl) with at least a 24' box. I tried out a 26k truck so my driver would not need a cdl to run it. The tare weight was pushing 17k lbs, leaving only 9K lbs of payload capacity. That leaves you with very little potential business.
Seek out a direct customer who distributes alcohol to C-stores and liquor shops. That would entail delivering to towns that are off of the beaten path from the ditributor's regular routes. You can also haul for print/publishers such as newspapers, magazines, etc. and they actually pay well. They are dying, but there may be a couple of years left in them.