HOW TO START YOUR GARGO VAN SHIPPING BUSINESS!

Hey Everyone! Thank you so much for tuning into my channel and supporting my videos! Today we are discussing how I got into the cargo van shipping industry and how you can too! I look forward to hearing from you all in the comments and would love it if you could like and subscribe to the channel! I will be posting more content soon and hope you all have a fantastic day! #courier #entrepreneur #vanlife #shipping #owneroperator #expeditedshipping #truck #expresscourier #smallbusiness #smallyoutuber #smallbusinessowner #cargovan #independentcontractor

[@fernandocg7859]

thanks for the tips. in the near future i will be doing that. thanks!

[@francistimm8013]

Such good and clear info. Appreciate your time doing this. You can inspire many.

[@leonasammy4511]

I’m currently working in healthcare and I’m considering starting my own cargo van shipping business. Thank God I can across your video. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@webuyflorida]

Excellent info and congrats to you Adam

[@adamdaymon]

Thank you so much!

[@NewYorkaffect]

Happy for you bud

[@adamdaymon]

I appreciate it!

[@EstA-xd7jf]

I worked at a hospital for 10 years, through the pandemic as well. They also didn't care about hard working people, just obedient people, I'm sure you know what I mean. This made me want to be my own boss.

[@romieromez]

Thanks for the input. I just started my own cargo van business based out of Lakeland Florida. Working on getting with a carrier and networking.

[@yasirkamal1793]

Best of luck with it

[@IsureamFalling]

How’s it going dude? I’m from Florida too which is why I’m wondering

[@jstokely2]

I live and Lakeland. Do you know of any groups online or in person that could help a newbie in this business in the Lakeland area? I do appreciate it thank you,Joe.

[@user-ew7im1zd7i]

thank you

[@wizdqvm3z]

A&E Logistics is a complete Nightmare 😢. PLEASE don’t ever work with these criminals.

[@KeithD305]

Thank you for your wonderful video I would like to ask.How did you make your initial contacts locally

[@mosthatedslim7543]

Appreciate the info! Do you know if this would be the same for a pickup truck? Or is this strictly if you only have a cargo van?

[@georgegross3766]

Nice video and informational. I am retired and do Rideshare. I am working towards purchasing a cargo van to do deliveries. At age 67, I don't want to touch/lift. Do you load or unload? I am thinking of a Ford Transit 250 large or should I get the Extended?

[@semperfi8075]

Insurance? This is a big topic! How much insurance and what is the cost and possible companies??

[@infoforbettersuccess]

❤hi Adam i like your video, thank you. Question. i thought that Currier gig apps required that you own your own vehicle. Can i use a rental van on a gig app. Just to get some experience first before i go out and spend 50k on a van. And can you recommend at least 3 good Currier companies that allow drivers to use rentals. Thank you for your response Al from Ventura county ca.

[@sammydraughn5995]

Do you have to get commercial insurance or regular full coverage insurance?

[@timmuller1567]

How to do break up your pay outs as far as how much do you pay yourself and how much goes to the company? Taxes? Insurance?

[@jrser561]

Hey Adam whats up! How you diggin the FLorida life? Is the work being your own boss do-able in south Fl? Looking to get into it little by little. Have Ein and LLc do you have to get insurance for MC Id like to get on the boards and browse possible loads then get a van. Do you think it will be a good plan of action?

[@Nandito-Greatness]

I been doing deliveries with my suv I love it I never thought gonna like it. Planning start my LLC and get my cargo fan

[@aav929]

What are the apps you find trips?

[@Nandito-Greatness]

@@aav929 ✊✊

[@Chico-np8sk]

@@Nandito-Greatness ???

[@p-rez2041]

What type of insurance do you have

[@alexmolina3572]

Great information thank you. How did you figure out your rates for the local courier deliveries? From documents to large loads? I’ve got 2014 Chevy express 2500.I have my LLC, EIN and business cards,been doing gig apps.

[@adamdaymon]

Hey! When it comes to local rates whether it is just a small box or the entire van I have a minimum of $2 a mile so that way im at least getting a dollar a miles each way. You can increase prices if it is heavier but even if its just a small box you are still putting the wear and tear on your van so you have to charge and account for that. One of my customers pays about 1.75 per mile (total miles to the drop and home) and another pays $2-$2.50 round trip. I always like to start higher and negotiate down and sometimes they even just like the first price you send.

[@alexmolina3572]

@@adamdaymon Great thank you ! So the rate starts from the pick or your home location? I was thinking of making a chart or list for quick reference and quotes. I’ve got potential customers for legal documents to large box items. Having hard time figuring it out.

[@Audiobooks133]

​@@adamdaymonYes thank do you do 1on 1

[@fernandocg7859]

I have a question. Can I operate just in the state? Like I live in Florida, can I be driving just inside Florida lines? Please tell what you think. Thank you. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@yungmilz5269]

I have a cargo van channel also

[@Moe-pv9yd]

Bro thanks for these info and wish you best of luck, and just have a question for you I’m about to start cargo business and i want rent a van in the beginning, can you mention some good rate companies please

[@adamdaymon]

Of course, try enterprise, budget, uhaul or home depot!

[@knightmare1015]

Leasing is the definite way to go as it eliminates your maintenance costs. Just make sure you get unlimited mileage. I'd charge $2 dollars per mile plus a 3% fuel surcharge to help cover the fuel costs.

[@omarharchbi5570]

Fuel cost should be 10%

[@homesteadcane1126]

hi i'm in ga looking to do local shipping ,,DID you setup your LLC and can you refer me to someone

[@305slick]

I live in Miami and I'm looking into joining the cargo van business. Do you feel getting loads up North had been easier than Florida?

[@adamdaymon]

Yes getting loads up North was easier than in Florida when it comes to OTR but Florida seems to have more local/in state courier companies than the north does. Miami also has a ton of high end businesses you can tap into like try to ship high end car parts, boat parts, flooring for remodels etc.

[@neo11222]

how much are you paying for the liability and cargo insurance?

[@Grgmass]

Hi Adam I live in Boston and i'm really interested would you mind to help me do this please?

[@PastorWhite3]

How should I do the business with me having a family???

[@user-br8dy3lm4n]

Currently have outlander 2023 , but am more interested to have rental van. Do I have to deal with dealers or specific van rental companies

[@adamdaymon]

Probably a van rental company directly!

[@kodiak7274]

Ive been looking into tgis and tried a mock up for the insurance progressive quoted me $3500 for the year does that sound right? Another guy was saying 1100 per month. And this was for courior comercial insurance and a mercedes sprinter

[@knightmare1015]

That's a little bit steep. The most you would need is $250K in cargo insurance and it should not coast you more than $1800 per year. I'd check with Farmer's Insurance and see if you can get a better rate.

[@user-jw3jw4op2r]

who did you bank with ?

[@BrolicBoom]

Hey do I NEED an LLC to do this? Or can I do it without one?

[@JayT1975]

Hi Adam im from nj and i want to start on this ...how do you charge the lodas from this companies and how much...Thank you for the great info

[@theinvisibleworld888]

Good question

[@claudiaschwiep5085]

You don’t need a DOT/MC??

[@fabioluizfirmino7821]

Eu entendi a parte de seguros mas eu quero saber como consigo as cargas

[@00teh]

aplicativo ou com despachantes

[@betosampaio]

Hi Adom, do you really need CDL to work with cargo van? thanks

[@adamdaymon]

No you dont need a cdl for cargo vans

[@zagotoulebagay9891]

No you don't need a cdl

[@user-fo9vw1de2w]

U in Florida where u at let talk business

[@victormontoya422]

Do you need to buy Cargo Ins? If you do ,how much is it? Also what size of van is needed? Do you need a DOT # MC #?

[@judith3890]

No DOT needed or Mc number he said it in the beginning of the video

[@johnratlift6205]

Open your ears asshole, just stay off the road.

[@theinvisibleworld888]

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!! LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😢😢😢

[@Deon_swavae]

What’s a dot or mt???

[@bp9238]

What type of drivers license did you get to drive cargo van

[@addislij3418]

you don't need any special license.

[@Deon_swavae]

@@addislij3418what insurance do you need ?? What do contractors ask for

[@crazclayton2005]

Good day, which LLC do you have?

[@adamdaymon]

I am a single member LLC currently

[@crazclayton2005]

@@adamdaymon Thank you, I want to start up being a courier myself,

[@duranrsdist]

with an LLC your insurance is more expensive????

[@adamdaymon]

No my LLC doesn’t increase my insurance

[@mdz6799]

Do you have a dot or a mc number

[@adamdaymon]

No I am under 10,000 lbs grvw so its not required

[@mdz6799]

@@adamdaymon even to get contracts under your own company

[@adamdaymon]

Correct a majority of my direct companies never even wanted to see my proof of insurance they just want the job done.

[@mdz6799]

@@adamdaymon I have a dot and mc number but companies keep telling me that they only work with brokers that's why I was asking but thank you and keep doing good work

[@alvinmendaros]

3 weeks driving and sitting in parking lots. That’s um , that’s not good 🤔

[@joshuamiller6640]

Do you really make $2500 a week with the company you deliver for I live in your area and I’m in the process of purchasing cargo van now and would like to get started

[@adamdaymon]

I do not currently make that but I have before. $2500 a week when doing over the road was pretty standard. And I have done $2400 a week doing route work but I worked like crazy for it. I really want to work on building personal relationships with clients down here. I just moved at the very end of july so im just starting to talk to businesses now.

[@joshuamiller6640]

@@adamdaymon would you be interested in helping out as far as getting started like you did when you were back home with your buddy

[@ajjukevicius4710]

This is so funny. This is where all those "I'm new to cargo van business, where to get loads?" guys come from! There is no business now, too many guys with vans looking for fewer and fewer loads. Stop deceiving people.