Is it a good time to buy a van? How not to get burned out in expediting | May 2024

[@sportismylife7881]

Thanks Andrey for the great advice🔥🔥🔥

[@7Forest7]

Thank you. Just what was needed.

[@samuelvoigtsberger389]

Good info. Thanks for sharing.

[@XyZ-zb9zl]

I was feeling really down because of things you mentioned. After your post I feel more hopeful about upcoming months. Thank you.

[@BokiSmoki33]

Thank you very much sir for the information. , keep grinding and posting please!

[@alejandromagallanes1967]

Thank you for your time and advice!!! I will like to join your team soon 🛑

[@Invertmini1212]

After being a broker of 7 years for a top 10 brokerage in the country ill be saying goodbye at the end of the month. One of my customers of 6 years is hiring me dedicated paying 3k a week running auto parts locally and regional in a Sprinter. Ill be going with a Meredes 170wb, 290in, high roof. Would love to hear your take on aging your MC/Authority with a commercial insurance policy on your vehicle before you actually get started so you have a head start when you want to hit the ground running.

[@generoland5032]

Good video. I'm subscribing

[@segerbender6723]

I bought a high roof 2020 Ford Transit yesterday in Miami and it averaged 17.5 from there to Tampa.

[@Mike-kg3hd]

can u share what miles u bot and where you searched?i am looking for 1

[@leizhang2781]

I’m thinking about getting into the business,I like the life style and I want make money,I live in Indiana,is it a good area to start?any suggestion is appreciated.

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

Cargo vans used are very expensive on auctions also ..also there are expensive because nobody wants to pay prices of new cargo vans 60 000 $ 70 000 $ plus

[@LarryWebb-gv8dz]

How about buying high mileage vans and then master learning how to install crate engines ? It would be like a fun hobby that saves you money plus more reliable because if you learned all the in and outs of keeping the van running you just fix what needs to be fixed real quick. Maybe cheaper insurance too , idk If you ever wreck it part it out and take the good engine/transmission out and use the parts to build a new van

[@williamrobinson6680]

Time isn't free. Crate engines aren't free. Trouble shooting is "time" consuming. None of it makes money unless you're rolling. Then you'll never regain at .70 mile.

[@LarryWebb-gv8dz]

@@williamrobinson6680 It's not a free solution it would be a cheaper solution then buying a brand new van or buying a used van and paying mechanics

[@williamrobinson6680]

You're missing the point. Consider the value of time, time wasted, and how much income loss from extensive down time. Save a thousand dollars or two in labor, but lose $4000 + in down time? Not much sense to me. And I guarantee your engine or tranny won't puke in your driveway. Right? More like 12 hours from home. Pay a thousand or more to tow home to your "crate motor"? Plus going home empty without a load?! Been there done that. Simply pay the $75 to $175 (diesel mechanic) per hour, fast quick with warranty. Roll out of the shop to your next load, and start recouping the losses on repairs. No cheap way out. Especially at .70 mile, Lol. The time you're spending playing master mechanic, you're better off rolling earning. Always have a backup. Like, one or two extra vans to jump into.

[@Eagle-Xpress]

We don't hire drivers woth high mileage vehicles. Many other companies don't either to avoid breakdowns and recoveries. That's a waste of time and money for everyone.

[@josephdotson6208]

You nail it to make money you got to keep running the business and I don’t see how people making money with payments on there van it bad to go in debt with a business credit don’t use your business credit to get a van that bad cash is the way to go or don’t get into the business

[@Alex_Coolen]

Great video! Just subscribed

[@Calvo1122]

Thanks for the video man

[@Edsecondstocomply]

I'm daily driving a pick up now. I'm hauling stuff full beds of boxes of books daily, plus all the other house hold stuff we all do. I'm considering trading my truck for a van, and getting a cheap car for when im not using the truck. Besides my personal use for my main business, i figured "hey, when things are slow, with a van i could pick up a load here or there".

[@LarryWebb-gv8dz]

I use to have a 2017 Ford Transit high roof , avg around 17mpg

[@gregthompson8062]

Just Subscribed! Great Channel. Been looking at cargo vans for over a decade and haven’t seriously considered till now. Didn’t know there was OTR industry was till your channel. Just a few questions on van purchasing. What sites are you looking for when purchasing, and do you suggest to buy from a dealer used or private? As far as market prices are you basing off kelly blue book value or are there any specifics i can research more for a solid van? Just want too make sure i wait till i find a great deal and the right van. Also is Awd something to consider? Thanks in advance

[@Eagle-Xpress]

I do all my buys from private party's. Facebook marketplace. Some drivers even fly to different states to purchase their vehicle.

[@Calvo1122]

It’ll be cool if you could do a video of your van setup 🤙🏼

[@Eagle-Xpress]

ive already done a few of them...theyre in the playlist...just gotta find it.

[@step_inside]

You and I have similar jobs and I know you like your Sprinters but I haven't had one since 2016 and life has been great. I was getting around 18.2 mpg in a Transit 350 and almost 20 mpg in a Promaster 2500. Transit seat is really comfortable compared to Promaster. Just remember in bad weather the Transit needs weight in the back or it will NOT go. I use (6) 80lbs bags of tube sand from Lowe's by the wheel wells if I don't have much weight. I really enjoy your videos.

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Mines a rwd and I love it. When good tires are used its a tank.

[@step_inside]

@Eagle-Xpress Transit isn't like that, they are super light in the rear and a real handful in bad weather if empty. If you get one make sure you show us.

[@hotbutter4538]

I've bought my van. Been a trucker since 2007. So I'm used to living on the road. Now I'm looking for someone to work with.

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Our email address is in the description of every video.

[@hotbutter4538]

@@Eagle-Xpress I've sent an email. Do you have an application I could fill out?

[@xtremejjp]

My Transit 350 high roof extended diesel gets about 17.5 mpg average.

[@scottmccowan8434]

My Ford Transit high roof extended with 3.7 get between 17-18mpg on average.

[@Eagle-Xpress]

That's not too bad.

[@blakedouglas7500]

I’d like to hear about how to set up; as in if I go out and buy a van and ready to start, how is the best way to set up? As an individual, as an independent contractor, as an LLC?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Tax wise Corp or S Corp. Then u can write yourself w2

[@Chad-wk2pm]

I'd rather live in my house than a vehicle

[@dennisedwards7524]

I have a Ford Transit 250 with a 3.7 v6 I average 17.5 mpg. Wind to my back fully loaded I have gotten 22 mpg!

[@sportismylife7881]

Great MPG.then you can get a load 0,60$ rpm😁

[@williamrobinson6680]

Don't tell the broker. He/she'll KEEP even more of your fuel surcharge.

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

Rates are good not bad right it's basically you paying from you pocket to stay in buissnes

[@pompey758]

Hey, what’s up brother? I just started watching your videos. Great information thanks very much. Is 27,000 good for a startup van or should I look for cheaper and also for startup guy is best to run with another company or get my authority and run my own

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Id run under someone, let them do all the work like billing, dispatching, collecting payments etc etc. You can just drive and make money.

[@larrybloyd8840]

Can you please give me the van length and height requirements for the van I will need to run with your company? Thanks

[@USA-healer3112]

Hi I have a ford e350 extended cargo van, do you think I can get loads for that? I just had my surgery and I’m recovering! I had pancreatic cancer. Now I have no work. Please advise. Thank you! I am in Monterey ca

[@EverythingApax]

Yes, you can. It will depend on your ability to adapt and operate.

[@USA-healer3112]

@@EverythingApax thank you for your answer!! I really appreciate! I can do anything it takes! I can drive nights over the road, local anything! I use to drive a big rig

[@Mike-kg3hd]

where did you see ford transit for this price and under 100k miles ? please let me know I am looking for 1.also I emailed you about getting dispatch from you .I want to start .Thanks

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Facebook marketplace.

[@georgiotv123]

Auction

[@EverythingApax]

The 3.7 gets crap mpg. Get the 3.5 ecoboost

[@maninavan-wj6yo]

Here I come

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Right now I have a choice either the 3.7 or the power stroke for almost the same price. Anyone have good things to say about the power stroke transits?

[@sportismylife7881]

I drive a Ford Transit 3.7 truck, if I drive 55.60 mph the mpg goes up to 14.14.2 from 70mph mpg drops to 12.5.13 max. But 3.7 engine stronger than ecoboost it's my opinion

[@EverythingApax]

@@sportismylife7881 in the Transit the ecoboost is much stronger. The 3.7 constantly shifting gears for power

[@sportismylife7881]

@@EverythingApax What do you think about the Ford econoline E-350,450. I'm interested in this truck with a true dc height, large box with LG. But I don't know about the engine.

[@Evinrude18]

I’m getting 17.7 with my first 2023 transit

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Is that the high roof longest wheel base?

[@Evinrude18]

Yes it’s the high roof , extended 350

[@yazeedknaan9379]

Thank you!! I live in Chicago area and thinking about starting my own business. Do I need to get a commercial insurance? Any licenses/permits? and how do we secure loads?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Yes commercial insurance is required for this job. You just need to lease on with a carrier who will get you loads. No special permits are required.

[@yazeedknaan9379]

@@Eagle-Xpress what do you mean by lease on with a carrier?

[@WilliamRomelus]

Are you hiring drivers with their own van

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

Prices are not lower on vans my friend those used vans are with high mileage still very expensive from Amazon and rental fleet which is very bad you don't know who kept maintance

[@leoholla1636]

What prices are you seeing? From what I see they are lower than they were a few years ago.

[@TheMadMax1000]

You can easily find cheap 170" 2500 sprinters around 40k or less if you go rear wheel drive pretty much brand new. If you buy older even cheaper mate.

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Nobody is talking about vans with high mileage. U can buy a van under 100k miles right now for half its new value. If u buy new in 6 months putting 10k to 12k a month on it ur new van is going to be worth half of what u paid for it from the lot. Gotta be smart about it. Also vans with a rebuilt title are even cheaper. Somethibg else to think about. I went through 2 vans with a rebuilt title a d paid a fraction of the cost of new.

[@leoholla1636]

@@Eagle-Xpress does it matter if you get a gas or diesel Sprinter?

[@LarryWebb-gv8dz]

Are those prices for a medium roof or high roof van ? It seems the medium roof is cheaper

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Its high roof ford transits. and theres a sprinter for 32k with 80 ish k miles. Seattle and Portland facebook marketplace ur welcome to check it out.

[@buckshotgorilla9903]

I’m interested in getting in the game I live in Tennessee I’m able to get a 2010 3/4 ton Chevy van

[@Eagle-Xpress]

We only work with extended high roof sprinter style vans. Not regular cargo vans.

[@buckshotgorilla9903]

@@Eagle-Xpress am I able to lease on if I had a sprinter van

[@Chad-wk2pm]

You get burned out by living in the vehicle is the problem

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Yea it's definitely not for everyone. But we have plenty of people who love the van life style and prectically live in the van. Great for not too social folks and great for the love to travel adventurers.

[@Chad-wk2pm]

@@Eagle-Xpress that is true thx

[@anrkyking720]

Might be buying a sprinter cash. Just hoping I can find a reliable company to get consistent loads..

[@Eagle-Xpress]

problem is consistency these days. theres lots of cheap freight and lots of drivers who cant sit for a day or 2 and stick to their guns with rates and just go for whatever the loads pay just to keep moving...problem is its everywhere like that

[@anrkyking720]

But how much could I make with those conditions in a sprinter? Because it’s either that or Uber full time

[@charlesholmes912]

What’s the best ford transit van to buy Also you said to get gas model instead of diesel

[@Eagle-Xpress]

If it's a sprinter then diesel only... If it's a dodge or Ford then gas models.

[@PRPlaza]

Do you have any suggestion on where to find a used Extended high roof cargo van?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Facebook marketplace or Craigslist. All over the country. U need to look out of state as well.

[@jakeelliot3316]

My biggest concern is finding a quality carrier. Im ready to take the step and buy a van but wanna make sure i get in with a good carrier. Any suggestions?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Go with your gut, a good carrier is someone whos respectful to drivers, pays on time and does all they can do to keep you busy. Its not easy now things are down, freight is still cheap and loads are hard to get. Sometimes drivers think a good carrier is someone who can give them loads daily but we have to win the freight 1st and sometimes there is down time. Its unpredictable but go with what your heart tells you.

[@nateingalls4564]

What kind of fuel mileage are you able to get out of a diesel sprinter?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Averaging 20 mpg

[@iamRobP]

Would you recommend team driving a cargo van?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Right now only if it's ur wife or girlfriend. But splitting the rate per mile with someone else is just not worth it.

[@terriestewart3102]

😇

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

Not not true drop prices for cargo van. Cargo vans are very expensive because there are still popular for contractors plumbers and people are buying for rvs let's talk real storys my friend

[@Eagle-Xpress]

It's a real story. Used Vans are a lot cheaper now vs last year and previous years.

[@kostasgiannoulias1111]

They are absolutely dropping....same with new ones.

[@mrcotter2531]

😮😊

[@sabettjus2338]

Bro, I have ford transit 250 medium roof. I get 17.2 MPG constantly.

[@Eagle-Xpress]

not bad...so the longest one with a high roof will most likely get worse mileage.

[@sabettjus2338]

@@Eagle-Xpressnot sure but I doubt it

[@sailarchy4204]

I live in wa, where would you recommend buying a van?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

I only buy from private parties. So Facebook marketplace or Craigslist

[@sailarchy4204]

Thank you

[@SophiaPryce-sp9ln]

Hey Andrey how reliable is your sprinter van?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Very reliable. Haven't had many issues at all. But I also fix most things myself and do all maintenance myself as well.

[@SophiaPryce-sp9ln]

​@@Eagle-Xpress That's great! Thanks for responding.

[@niosantiago4854]

I would like to join your team information please!

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Email address is in the description of every video.

[@Chad-wk2pm]

Plus coming up it will be getting heat hot in the van

[@Eagle-Xpress]

When it's insulated and had a roof vent you can tolirate it up to 85 degrees without running ac.

[@Chad-wk2pm]

@@Eagle-Xpress okay thanks

[@Chad-wk2pm]

I understand that it will still be hot at that and u won't sleep well

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

Cargo van buissnes is dead now that's the real story rates rates insurance payments fuel maintance expences tollways not good know I'm talking from my 30 years experince

[@williamrobinson6680]

It's an insult to say expediting driving is good. Pay is a temporary loan. You'll just end up giving it all back.

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Yea it's cheap now but everything bounces back. Drivers are still making double vs working a factory job and here they pick and choose when they want to work and can vacation any time and day anywhere. Can't beat that. Working at a factory ull have to wait a year to get vacation time. Here you're on vacation every day until you get a load.

[@williamrobinson6680]

@@Eagle-Xpress Respectfully. But this has been researched carefully. Gross pay is more than factory, but net figures are not. You have to carefully follow your pay and watch where it ends up. The OP is spot on. The expedite business is dead. With those that gain to benefit off drivers, propping and hyping it up. No, not a vacation. A vacation is with family and time to enjoy. It's work, and very hard work. To win a bid, you may have to promise 20 hrs, on a 24 trip. NOT GOOD. No health insurance, benefits package, retirement, profit sharing, union leverage, longevity pay, raises. Actually driving pay drops, while factory pay goes up. And what do drivers charge the industry for missing our families for weeks? Lol. Nothing!!! A driver can't say I want 20% more because I can't be with family daily. Obviously your family isn't worth it. Just take the .70 mile. Shame. Hazard pay. What percentage increase do we charge for being in the top 10 dangerous occupation? Less!! .70 per mile, lol! Fuel! We pay our own fuel. And the fuel surcharges negotiated are not being forwarded to the drivers. The brokers are pocketing the fuel surcharges. There's no argument. O/O expedite industry is failing. A losing proposition. Factory work is safer, home each night watching families and babies grow. A wealth of benefits packages, REAL family vacations, unions to fight and protect when employers exploit workers. Opportunity for advancement, raises, paid sick time, college tuition Opportunity etc etc, we can go on all day. Also, it makes no sense. Is a billion dollar corporation going to saturate their company with product, then drivers, trucks, insurance, benefits to have drivers at the ready? OF COURSE NOT! No, they'll dangle a carrot and con O/Os to saturate THEMSELVES for cheap. Now, manufacturing can produce only as necessary, and pick and choose from only as needed from an oversaturation of empty trucks at garbage rates. And not having to pay insurance or benefit packages! Unbelievable!! A no brainer!! And still, in this grossly upside-down cargo transport market, we still hear the question, "Is this a good time to buy a cargo van?" Unreal. Sure buy one. But set it up as a commissary for prepared foods or lemonade sales. You'll net better than expedite or factory work. Move your truck from east Ohio to San El Monte CA area on occasion to sell fresh Venezuelan fruit bowls. Now that's a vacation!!

[@markk2745]

@@Eagle-Xpress Also its a great job for people who don't like a boss and love freedom. Obviously there are better businesses but many require more risk and are not as enjoyable. Its hard to get great pay on jobs that a lot of people would enjoy. So if making more than an average factory job its a pretty good gig for many people.

[@kayrhodes4505]

@@williamrobinson6680 sheesh 🔥🔥🔥 that’s deep man

[@eligreen9788]

Is your team still hiring?

[@sarabjotsingh9093]

What u suggest gas or diesel van?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Diesel.

[@Chad-wk2pm]

I'd rather live in a camper in a campground

[@kostasgiannoulias1111]

18.4mpg 2022 transit ecoboost

[@Eagle-Xpress]

thats not bad. as long as its the same kind of van....high roof and the longest model. that has a lot to do with the mpg as well.

[@mazdaspeed-]

3.5 Ecoboost is much better. 3.7 is underpowered.

[@lk7152]

Can you get 300k out of a gas engine?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

I'm sure u can. Some of the old fords run forever. Not sure about the new ones.

[@antoniolara1205]

Expediting ??!!! Not Worth it, believe. Better working for a company with benefits and your 401 k plan.

[@Eagle-Xpress]

401k might not be around by the time you retire. Government crooks have ways to make things like that dissappear

[@ismailkhatib61]

Hi are you still hiring owner operator?

[@mauriceholmes158]

Where is the best company to get insurance

[@Eagle-Xpress]

ull have to shop around calling all the trucking insurance agents in your state.

[@douglassmith7683]

What would you say is an industry avg for CPM?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

70 on west coast, even less from WA / OR right now..And 80 cpm everywhere else.

[@douglassmith7683]

@@Eagle-Xpress thanks. I didn't think it would be so high. I have a promaster city (1 pallet van). I operate on 23 cents per mile. I guess I should be very glad about that.

[@TreciaHegre]

Do you know anyone who has a lease purchase program for a cargo van for drivers who want to get into a van?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

No sorry I don't. Most companies like ours don't work with rental or leased vans. They must be owned by the driver.

[@markk2745]

Leasing/renting to test the waters would seem like a great idea for the driver but maybe not so much for company's that might want to work with you. They might put effort and resources into getting you started in the business and probably the biggest dropout/flake is going to happen with people who are leasing or renting a van. Just my thoughts on this but I could be wrong.

[@leoholla1636]

Anyone here driving a a gas sprinter cross country?

[@Eagle-Xpress]

gas sprinters are not very common, i would not recommend them as parts are hard to get for the gas model.

[@Chad-wk2pm]

You can get a good used truck for 30000 dollars and put on with a company and not buy a trailer and pull the company trailer and make a 100000 dollars a year not be a wussy in a van

[@Eagle-Xpress]

Not anymore you cant, semi truck freight is doing worse than expediting. in 2020 - 2022 you could have but those days are over.