Van Life | Expediting - How much money do I make?

[@Sarasdad91]

XPO. 80cpm 35cpm deadhead. 35 CPM for dead move to a better area. At current, 12 CPM fuel surcharge. with a big sprinter. It's slow during the winter so I'm not making a whole lot but I live in the van and I'm still making enough to be happy. When it's busy during the summer months, the van has the potential to make 2500 to $2, 600 a week after expenses

[@unklb7161]

Just here doing research, considering starting a fleet in a year or two to hire brother and sister veterans. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

I like that you finally got that coffee perfect at 9:00 in, haha.

[@19friday55]

just saw a nice 2012 sprinter lwb high top with 125k miles has custom sleeper with bed, micro, fridge inverter fantastic fan espar heater shore power...CL Atlanta

[@maximivanov6222]

How i can find load for sprinter van. Please advice. I am owner operator in Macungie, PA.Dat Loadboard sucks. Cant find any load for sprinter at all.

[@stevezelen4651]

I’ve always worked on commission and never looked at my pay on a weekly basis. There are times when you don’t make anything, I mean 0 dollars, for weeks and then the last week of the month it all hits. I see this as a commission job. I’m about to start expediting and I’m expecting to have bad weeks. What I haven’t seen anyone talk about is their monthly income. I expect the swings in pay from month to month will be less than it is from week to week. Please tell me what your experience is month to month: Thanks

[@meilin1641]

Is there room in van expediting for a woman like me? I can't lift very heavy things but I love travel and being on the road. How should I get started?

[@MyLifesVentures]

absolutely theres room for girls, women!! Theres not much in the way of lifting in this profession really, just wait to be loaded and away you go! = ) check us out at facebook.com/groups/transportationlifewwr We can be more help to you there and answer all your questions! Its a GROUP solely for Expediting information!

[@erjohnjohn]

Nice

[@Tusc9969]

@sʟᴀʏᴇʀ C*ck blocking at its finest.

[@TheOneshot78]

Be a truck driver

[@misamisa2677]

You sound too cutesy are you looking for sugar daddy like Marco??? Lots of truckers love those kind of mail order kind of brides But yes women can and are driving all kind of vehicles you can still be feminine You just gave to be smart get going no lifting needed

[@mikemiller4334]

Still doesn't answer the question. Maybe in simpler terms people are asking what is the average pay per week? Or, after all expenses , what did you last year total?

[@keybored67]

at the end of the year, after the IRS has taken their bite, how much went into your bank account for the year. then , how many days out of he year did you not have money coming in.

[@Swiftv386]

I expedite and i love it. The good and bad.

[@TeeStillStanding]

SWIFT30 what’s the bad swift30

[@tbomber7716]

Let me know the next time you're heading home. I am from a little town about 12 miles east of Akron. Might be able to take some time to catch up with you and visit some family.

[@MyLifesVentures]

T Bomber will do!

[@johnbeckman8916]

You should have a pretty good idea of how your #'s average out in a average week. You know, "basically", how much you will bring in, how much your cost to be out on the road will be and how many miles you will run. If you didn't, you would hang it up by now. (Not trying to be a contrarian, it's just business)

[@Drew_1500]

I make .45 cpm I have to pay for fuel I have to pay for a lease on the truck that I'll never own I have to pay for occupational insurance I got to pay 20% for escrow. And you have to wait around for them to bid on loads so last week I got stuck in Arizona for 5 days I made $1,000 going from Minnesota to Arizona after all those fees I brought home 245 bucks

[@tonymuniz7300]

How do I get started and do you work with someone who keeps you bust with loads

[@bobbylong3312]

Thanks for all the information you provide. I enjoy your videos because you seem to be a trustworthy person with a lot of knowledge about the industry.

[@1962KSR]

The only way to survive is to drive for a company that pays enough for you to return home after every load. I make 1.20- 1.75 CPM. I sleep in hotels, not my van. Been expediting for 12 years. High paying companies are out there. Never drive for a company that gets loads off of load boards. It's cheap freight.

[@MyLifesVentures]

if you have your own authority, theres a difference, youll never find this being simply an owner/op. im looking into getting my own authority off in the future, takes awhile to obtain all the necessary components, contacts etc.

[@1962KSR]

My Life's Ventures .. You don't need your own authority. I don't have it. You need to find a local transportation company that has its own local customers. Im an independent contractor for Team Worldwide. They have offices all over the country, in most major cities. Running a load and then sitting for days is not the way to go. Most of my loads are day trips and any long distance is out and then right back home the next day. It beats living in a van and the pay is much better because my company wants me back home because it's where their customers are. Good luck to you. Driving for brokers who get business off of load boards doesn't work. The driver gets screwed every time.

[@MyLifesVentures]

you wanna shoot me a private email or message, i am never to good to be educated on things im unsure or aware of such as this. Maybe we could swap numbers and have a talk? I spoke to that company funny enough and they say you NEED your own authority. insurance etc. You say no?

[@1962KSR]

My Life's Ventures All of Teams offices are independently owned so maybe each one is different. My best advice is just check out local trucking companies that also expedite and have their own customers that use them on a regular basis. Even local courier companies do a lot out of town expediting. The work and pay will be more steady. Good luck and stay safe out there.

[@MyLifesVentures]

much appreciated, b good out there, cya byyye!

[@boby6328]

How many skids do you haul with your bed set up. And does your bed fold up to get more pallets in.

[@cigar401]

You didn't say anything worth anything but things change. You didn't say how much you make a week, how much you could make a week, how much you could make a year. Nothing.

[@jaedynalexander9498]

He literally gave ballpark estimates in the first 2 minutes

[@jaedynalexander9498]

I’m 3 minutes in and can tell you didn’t pay attention he just gave more weekly estimations

[@vsetkoumiera7683]

thomas dukovac Do you not have a calculator or can you just not do simple math!!!

[@cigar401]

You have some real fans here lol

[@jhs459]

same as hauling rvs, the company i was with had a SET price but it all dependes on where the trailer was going and where the next one was going. good video!

[@MyLifesVentures]

psyduck _nation thank you very much duck, I appreciate the support

[@jhs459]

Tim Xpedites anytime!! i enjoy the videos and the zello chat!!!! and the fb group! iv got some big plans coming in near future as long as i can get my ducks in a row! wont be expidite but will be moving stuff with my business! one step at a time!!!

[@sam3d]

But what’s a good monthly average?

[@JeriDro]

where do you take a shower?

[@charleslipscomb3983]

So I just starting getting into this the company I applied for stays on the road 3-5 weeks at a time. Is the Pay in the thousand range they starting at 40% per mile I believe

[@MyLifesVentures]

it all depends on how hard you run sir, theres too many things that play into it to give you an honest answer.

[@tictac9367]

Do u need a mc and dot for delivering small loads with a van?

[@findingforever8274]

Are you only allowed 10 hours of driving in a van?

[@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908]

Then just give an average... its better than getting no answer like most of you all say, just to get air time... Just do a weekly report an how your week went with pay....

[@johnspooner4128]

Yada yada yada I get it it changes, what did you net last year?

[@Michael-oh2py]

Why is it so hard to find an answer to this... Why does no one know what they make? Dont you keep track of how much profit your bringing in each year?

[@DavidSmith-vo3nd]

Thanks Tim I'm sure it helps a lot of people !!!

[@toddcook7759]

How much is federal income tax be? 35 precent plus state? And medical insurance.

[@gregbgregb8487]

Do you have to have a cdl

[@Spiv7]

Nice

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Is the 2500 enough or would you recommend the 3500 for the extra payload? I know to stay away from the dually because it narrows your cargo floor area. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

[@IvayloTod]

So to sum up.... things change and it depends... How is this helpful?

[@carlosfrances01]

Do you get your loads with a load board ?

[@alexneil6488]

I have the chance now to get started in this. But my question is do you think this can be done with also a trailor? Wats your thoughts on that.

[@MyLifesVentures]

No, van only.

[@alexneil6488]

@@MyLifesVentures thanks allen. What would you say about a straight truck then I would have a sleeping berth already? Yes I do have a class A

[@Pabkojdim]

As far as having days off that you request, compared to having no loads to haul. Can you take a day off when you have no loads ?

[@rahulumbare5312]

Hi i am starting cargo van driver job i bought new ford transit do i need to buy DOT

[@Debrajoy]

I'm going to have to research this Expediting thing! Good video it was interesting! 🐙🐶

[@MyLifesVentures]

Debrajoy research should begin at our Facebook group TRANSPORTATION LIFE WHEELS WINGS AND RUDDERS

[@Debrajoy]

Tim Xpedites unfortunately I just don't do Facebook!

[@MyLifesVentures]

your one of a kind then and are forcing limitations, lots of great info on Facebook groups!

[@Debrajoy]

Tim Xpedites I know there's lots of really good stuff on there but it's just too much for me to keep up with! I would never get away from my phone or my computer LOL! thank you for taking the time to comment back I really appreciate it!

[@MyLifesVentures]

ahhhhhh, no worries! Love interacting with folks when time allows, thanks for the continued support on my Channel, much much appreciated!

[@fivestar8935]

Hello Tim good video you are right about bottom feeders.. that's the question .

[@MyLifesVentures]

Alex STAR Thank you, appreciate the feedback friend 😁😁😁

[@tbomber7716]

And another thing. If my van, or especially 2, were signed on with a carrier averaging 1000 - 1500 a week, I would find another dispatch. This is the slow season and I am averaging over 2000 a week. Not directed to you Tim, just the person commenting.

[@islajasso9647]

Any good companies you recommend for me to contact ?

[@Tusc9969]

@@islajasso9647 Don't expect any response. Ppl that usually jump in to brag or boast about their pay are usually full of crap.

[@robertcamp1971]

I wouldn't start the truck for .85cpm I did hotshot for a while it's tough chasing the money I'm back in a bigrig now but I don't run for under 2.65 a mile

[@yeb7997]

Really....?

[@chasethewind1222]

How do you go about getting a business license? To hit the road ... I got the van and it’s new. Also payed off I’m ready to get out there

[@BR-yj7zq]

Do you still expedite?

[@tpnotes]

But, there has to be a minimum per mile, minimum amount of miles per week/month, etc. There are averages.

[@Unknown-qi9zl]

I do this and it all depends on how fast the companies are putting out their loads. I can range for $200 one week then $1,700 the next. It always changes. Your minimum is 0 cents per mile, per week/month. There ya go.

[@tpnotes]

@@Unknown-qi9zl there are averages. Two of my trucks were flatbeds. They grossed about $22,000/month running SE, $26,000 in the oil fields. Drivers that come home every weekend, like Carrol Fulmer, average 2500 miles a week. Otherwise about 3000 miles.

[@conspiracyparonioa2961]

Hey if anyone has info for me... looking at a 2001 -03 e350 or 450 7.3l. Wanna use for expiditng in the back and camper for front half? Will that work alright . Still land jobs living in the van? And what about cleareance to get loads in? Also any websites to go to ?

[@jimlewis7200]

Best companies to work for starting out

[@dmg12345678]

Im in ohio . Could i gross $50,000 a year driving a van for Bolt? I’m very interested in van expediting. No previous experience.

[@davidburkholder7360]

Lots of talking here for such a simple (generally understood) question. Here is the question: How much do you make after being on the road a year after expenses? Don't understand why such a simple question needs so much time. Anyway, happy safe driving.

[@MikeM-co6dm]

What's the average number of pallets that are carried? What's the max weight carried ?

[@xcfitzx]

Seriously man, why even make this video if you're not going to come anywhere close to answering the question? Just give us a ballpark estimate or something! Anything!

[@smokedoutlocedout1]

Cory Smith he don’t make money especially playing trucker in a van

[@vsetkoumiera7683]

He told you that it varies AND IT DOES !!

[@vsetkoumiera7683]

Luis Ibarra Nobody is trying to “play truck driver” a CDL doesn’t make you or anyone else a Master or a expert driver either TRUST ME, Tim is doing exactly what HE wants to do, so drop the “truck driver” BS !!!!

[@mdmoore1984]

If you can make about the same in the sprinter van why drive a semi? I've been driving for 9 years but would rather drive a sprinter if pay is better so I'm looking into it now

[@xcfitzx]

@@mdmoore1984 The average sprinter driver is not making anywhere close to the average truck driver. I promise you that. The only sprinter drivers who are making good money, are the ones lucky enough to get with a top tier expedite company, which is really hard to do since the good companies have long wait lists.

[@donaldblock4475]

Can you get good medical? How long do you stay out? How many weeks? I’m sure I won’t make much if I come home every weekend. If I get into expedited I mite ditch apartment and live on road full time. Does your company have openings for company drivers for fleet owners? Do I need cdl? For cargo van? Do they have teams for cargo vans? Thanks

[@jonj8379]

Is it possible to be independent and pick up loads off of an internet board? or do you need to work for a shipping company?

[@OFFTHECOUCH365]

Tim - thinking about expediting. Working for a company what’s the average split ? 40% for driver, %60 for the company. Company takes fuel off the top. Does that sound about average ? Thank you - Steve

[@wagil90]

what it cost you to run your van per mile. your fixed bills kinda situation are somewhat the same loaded or unloaded.

[@bobmedium9069]

What just type Expediator into job search engine?

[@MyLifesVentures]

Bob Medium search, miscellaneous companies IE- LOAD ONE, PANTHER, BOLT EXPRESS, ALL STATE, SWUARE ONE ETC.

[@antoniomedina3636]

What company u working for Or who is ur Dispach

[@MyLifesVentures]

I have my own business now. I Dispatch our own vehicles.

[@scottmalkinson9348]

Hey Tim, good video. What do you have your cost per mile set at for your variable costs?

[@tvicks1]

What company are u sign on to?

[@powercouplecritics]

So interesting, maybe something we might look into doing.

[@boby6328]

Are you still in the business and did you fix up your van or did you it with a small sleeping compartment all ready put in.

[@001Hank]

Who do you drive for Tim? Do you own your van?

[@deborahanderson5508]

Thank you for you willingness to share your information and experience. If I had a great dmv record, able to pass dot phys and drug test,over 40 yrs of age,had a desire to drive BUT no experience in this field.What would be my first course of action be? Contact a buisness closest to my hometown and start there?Thanks for any advise.Safe travels

[@MyLifesVentures]

Deborah Anderson you could contact companies like bolt express, load one, xpo, all state, try hours, American dream. Give them all a call, most are willing to take newer folks. Thank you for the support and kind words.

[@EverythingApax]

Deborah Anderson You'll want to contact the bigger carriers and ask if they have fleet owners looking for drivers. Also, check out Craigslist jobs search under Driver jobs and check out the classified ads on expeditersonline. with no experience and not owning a van you want to get into someone's van and drive for them to get your feet wet.

[@mikeb4984]

great video tim just now getting chance to view videos right it's always different if I can avoid laredo I will xpo or bolt have terminal there nothing but cheap freight outta there safe travels buddy

[@MyLifesVentures]

mike b ty sir, appreciate your support and keeping in touch, b good man!!

[@vicdamondjr5077]

Do you have to have a CDL?

[@shaunrobertson-celestine9580]

Whats the most you've made in a week?

[@joseserna2432]

So you drive a van for hire, do you need a motor carrier permit?

[@amco314]

Thanks for the insight! Very informative, after all expenses how much do you typically make per month or week? I understand it changes from week to week. What's a good rough estimate. Thanks again!

[@MyLifesVentures]

Amco 314 1,200-2,000 it all depends on how hard you run some people only like staying out for one week some people like staying out for the entire month before they go home

[@Jamesgeeee]

Look dude your last 52 weeks what was ur average … u didn’t average 1200-2000… 1500 is a average … moron

[@gil9734]

Hi how are you? What site can I make my application for me?

[@mihretabberhe93]

how much is average pay for mile for starters

[@josephhollowell672]

How can i do expedditing runs?

[@vg_games833]

Ur right thank you for your effort

[@brucedoxey5815]

I appreciate your perspective. How about "never take a load to Loredo."

[@realisticthought1781]

Was just in Laredo Monday morning. Took a load to tulsa

[@jeffj9791]

Nice Video. Can you give more information on your expenses. Like how many miles to the gallon does your vehicle get towing freight? Do you sleep in your vehicle or do you stay in motels? When the temperature gets really hot or cold do you stay in your vehicle when you are waiting to get a delivery?

[@MrDc1936]

What % do you put aside as your fixed cost regardless of the miles you run in a month?

[@MyLifesVentures]

MrDc1936 200, $350 per run, thx for the question!

[@misamisa2677]

People that think they are “traveling” think it over Yes you can visit places when you make great money in any size vehicle But please dont think work is travel You just see highways I do enjoy the scenery am a nature lover And when am tired i see the $$$$ signs to keep me going

[@kingelliott13]

I just sign a contract with ups for .89cents a mile. Working out of my car first before i invest in a cargo van. Thanks for sharing your experience im taking notes.

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Do you have rates then?

[@ThaliaShepherd]

This was really interesting. We don't have this sort of thing here, wish we did - would do it in a heart beat. Safe travels, Thalia & John, South African Travel Vloggers

[@alexneil9116]

what is the best way to get with a company that goes over the road. i like the c.van ideal since you can do it alone and say panther has straight trucks but you have to team, and so van would be best until maybe i meet someone cool then i might do straight truck then. i do have a class A but do not want to do big rig to much of a pain. if you can give me advice of where to go that would be awesome, btw i am in iowa... thank you.

[@MyLifesVentures]

panther does cargo vans as well, theres a plethra of companies to choose from - load one, all state, bolt express, panther, c & m, barrett directline, xpo, PTL logistics etc. etc. any of those do vans as well. = ) thx for taking advantage of the channel here, glad to have ya. = )

[@knightmare1015]

Very nice man. You don't have to deal with weigh stations of scale tickets do you? I've always wondered about that with the Sprinter & Cargo vans. I ended my 18 wheeler career with FedEx Custom Critical in Feburary 2005.

[@MyLifesVentures]

Stephen Davidson no, no scales or dot regs. Thx for watching!

[@knightmare1015]

Thanks for the info man. I've subscribed to your channel. My health is what prevents me from getting my Class A CDL back so if I ever decide to go back to work and drive for a living again, this will be it. After 3 cancer removal surgeries, i can no longer use a manual transmission and they put me on disability because of it.

[@rootkitxx]

If you are in Sprinter or Ram Van you technically under 10k# gross, but in alot of states you are required to go to weigh stations, just because you are commercial. Alot of them bypass, but it's on you if you get pulled over.

[@imlamar2011]

You don't need a d.o.t card neither

[@MyLifesVentures]

negative Paul, we are not required to go through ANY scales.

[@brettduffy1992]

I see you have a sleeper do you have to go by. FMCSA Guidelines

[@MyLifesVentures]

no sir, all free will to do what you please, like truckers "USED TO HAVE"

[@christopherwilliams8902]

Are you still in the business?

[@MyLifesVentures]

Yes we now own our carrier company.

[@christopherwilliams8902]

@@MyLifesVentures awesome congratulations

[@shawnyoung9911]

what are the hours of service?

[@truckerbarbie3757]

You're just starting out and you just bought a sprinter who would you drive for

[@MyLifesVentures]

Barrett direct line or load one

[@SmokinJokin40]

Do you have to pass a DOT physical to drive a van (expedite freight in a van?)

[@MyLifesVentures]

nevaslippn nope!

[@SmokinJokin40]

Tim Xpedites I've been subbed for almost a year and have been wanting to get into expediting... The reason I've held off is because my vision in my right eye isn't correctable to 20/40 with my glasses... And I was told I couldn't pass a DOT physical because of it. I did find one doctor in Texas who said he'd pass me for $500 m hahaha

[@SmokinJokin40]

IM a single guy near Louisville so I'm ripe for the right dispatch hahaha!

[@ExpediteTravels]

Some companies require a physical to be done like panther Bolt and Load 1 ect and most mom and pop companies don't

[@rootkitxx]

You should, if you get pulled over as a commerical driver (no matter CDL or not, you should have current medical).

[@bobbywhitti9931]

Tim I like to know what kind of ,work you do,? Do you deliver goods interstate? How can I have a job like that? And what company's I can look up for,thanks a lot for the information.have great run

[@Rtie189]

How can I make money with a van ?

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

i do it here in europe for less than 50cents a mile...but we smart on tax,maintain self the van,and use economic boxvans like sprinters,iveco daily....2grand a months here you a champ.

[@MyLifesVentures]

rick dereaux no kidding? I never realized it was like that over there thanks for stopping by friend

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

yes you yanks are spoiled,we over here work hard...i haul 15hours run 500miles re and unload 14qmeters for 200$ profit with own 35c11 iveco.hmeremoval...my advice get a boxsprinterrwith a trailer and haul all you can along you make decent profit,and stop wining.

[@emmettmarbury6571]

Great video

[@victoriagracebackyard1194]

ok

[@C-TOS]

Hey man, how much are you spending monthly for maintenance on your rig? Also, can you write them off as tax exempt? I am interested to do this in the near future.

[@1983dashit]

I'm a truck driver, and i can tell u i average of $1100 a week . So average man, average.

[@modeverything9949]

What's that ring tone?

[@MyLifesVentures]

J Hutch you like? lol I'll find out

[@gordongrigsby9432]

I have a small cargoand have always been interested in a job traveling like you have do you know a company I could call or how to go about it?

[@EverythingApax]

What size, make and model van do you have?

[@gordongrigsby9432]

@@EverythingApax I have a 2012 Ford Transit connect XLT cargo van.

[@EverythingApax]

@@gordongrigsby9432 the age of your van will make it next to impossible to get on with a credible carrier. Most carriers want 5 years or newer.

[@gordongrigsby9432]

Ok thanks for the info.👍

[@gordongrigsby9432]

Well I did buy it to work with I guess I could live it at 2 I see many people doing that and it will save me a lot of rent money in the long run I guess.

[@daddyb60056]

Thanks Tim been very helpful.

[@MyLifesVentures]

Glad I could help you thank you

[@Hotshotvybe]

Where do you find your loads

[@MyLifesVentures]

ill be making a video today answering some questions, watch for the notification, click subscribe to my channel then click the little bell to be notified of new video alerts! Cya with the answer later today!

[@dirttrippervlogs1352]

He said but that's none of my business and sips his coffee ha ha

[@berniesands6201]

That's exactly how a man supposed to conduct himself too. We'd be alright if everybody thought that way.

[@detourautotransportllc3275]

Bernie Sands yeah I know people like him that say that it’s never their business.... but do to a gathering and tell everyone’s business.

[@tater259]

what carrier you drive for Tim?

[@MyLifesVentures]

TATER robertson

[@tater259]

Damn that fast response. Thanks !

[@MyLifesVentures]

TATER your welcome! Just happened to be by my iPad when you sent that message lol

[@srt8srt877]

hey nice video what website do I apply to

[@MyLifesVentures]

Alan Brown go to Facebook, search "Transportation Life- wheels wings & rudders"

[@endlessjourney6149]

Tim, I've watched about 5 of your vids. Thank u for contributing. Very helpful. I have one question though. Have you ever seen anyone expediting with their dog riding passenger? Would there be any downside to this? Thanks so much. Happy trails.

[@MyLifesVentures]

There are a lot of expediters that do that very thing I know many drivers who have little dogs with them the only thing it really affects sometimes is hauling food products

[@endlessjourney6149]

thanks man

[@MyLifesVentures]

Your welcome