Why do you want to get into the Cargo Van Business?

[@11717ghost]

1st year I did $69,043.50, 2nd year I did $62, 743.00; 3rd year I saw rates dropping in the Sprinter Lane with influx of other O/O's and cheaper freight rates so I added a 16ft Box Truck w/ liftgate to my Fleet and this year I should be hitting around $110 - $115K. I operate with paid for equipment. I typically run a lot of Canada loads, but this past summer I did a few Alaska loads as well, but otherwise I prefer Regional work until the markets correct. Cheap freight to me is anything that is below my cost to operate ($1.70) my equipment. Sometimes I bid more because as previously stated I prefer regional so much of the time I have a great idea of where the load is shipping from based off zip code (I.e GE, Honeywell, Borg Warner, Bosch and Etc.) Hope this helps someone. Stay Safe, Stay Blessed

[@11717ghost]

Please be advised: The drastic jump in year 3 is due to bringing on a driver for the Sprinter and I drove and operated the Box Truck. One person couldn't rational do that themselves. Results may vary; so do your research.

[@ES-zx8yr]

$69,043.50 net or gross?

[@jbstone04]

​@11717ghost do you use load board or direct shipper for box truck

[@11717ghost]

Gross earnings. ​@@ES-zx8yr

[@11717ghost]

​@@jbstone04 we started out on Sylectus and then switched to Full Circle TMS. I also do dedicated work for a local tire shop for pickup and delivering their used tires, and for a roofing company I pick up their shingle/ siding orders from the distributor and deliver to Job site. Neither are consistent but definitely come in clutch but most of my running is done off "The Load board". Hope this helps.

[@Bikerguy5845]

Originally I got into the transportation work because after working years in the different welding and machine shops, it was killing my back standing up for 10 hours a day on that cement floor so I decided to find a sit down job. First job I had was driving a pickup truck pulling asphalt hot boxes around the country. That only lasted a month or so because the owner couldn't pay what he promised to pay so then I got into the van expediting!! Drove for four or five different companies and five or six different fleet owners until I was finally able to buy my own van last August. I was doing pretty good till December 1st when I was about a mile away from my pickup someone rear-ended me and totaled out my van. I was able to buy another one and currently in the process of getting that built out the way I like it so maybe next week I'll be back on the road for the last paycheck of the year. Thanks for putting out the great videos!! Be safe out there!!!

[@EverythingApax]

Thank you for the information. I'm glad you weren't hurt in the accident. Good luck with the new build.

[@Opinionatedguy1989]

It's all about staying on the road for me. As long as I can cover all my costs, I'm good.

[@DoubleTHebrew]

I want to do both… I love traveling and site seeing!!! At the same time making money but not being in a building from 9-5. Being my own boss. Freedom!!!!

[@williamrivera8395]

FREEDOM is my reason

[@EverythingApax]

@@williamrivera8395 my biggest reason also

[@ExpeditingAmerica]

Great video once again Allen. People gotta hear this stuff man. Thank you

[@tonymaines3837]

Hey Allen seen one of your rigs yesterday on 460 close to Virginia Tech good to see y'all still hammering it!

[@thevashfan12392]

My answer: cause I love trucking and I know my passion would run wild as an O/O transporter. It's something I've wanted to do since my stepdad, god rest his soul, I miss the driving. I miss the complete disillusion I feel when just left to work at my pace.

[@theguyguy7524]

New subscribers here my wife and I watch expediting america and he mentioned you in a video. Love your videos too. Looking forward to more

[@peterwarby3502]

Hi Allen, I have been driving for a company out of a Ohio now for about 3 weeks, I like driving OTR, I have done in a straight truck and pilot cars, l have been following you now for about 3 years now, so I took your advice start out driving for a company, before I got my own van, it is not easy out here and I new it getting into it, thing are slow at the moment. But I new that getting in to it, this is not for everyone, sometimes you sit for a couple of days waiting for load , but I know things will pick, in the new year, the company is going to deadhead us home for Christmas and then will head back out, your videos are very helpful

[@EverythingApax]

Do you like the lifestyle of it? What carrier?

[@bluedog896]

Great video, thank you for your hard work and helpful information Merry Christmas and happy new year Be safe and God bless

[@EverythingApax]

Merry Christmas

[@Jorgeola757]

Good video Allen , Lot of people getting into business never look at Net vs Gross. Even in my profession it happens and the they wonder why its not working out. See ya

[@EverythingApax]

People are easily distracted by gross figures.

[@Jorgeola757]

@@EverythingApax Very distracted. You put out a lot of great advice for those in your profession. I'm sure many of them have listened.

[@peterwarby3502]

I do like the lifestyle, I'm with V3

[@ClaudioArgentoDesigns]

The question I want to answer is why I DON"T want to get into the cargo van business. And it has nothing to do with the lifestyle and hustle that comes with it. It has to do with RATES. There are channels that blatantly distort reality on how much they make and that's how they have 10, 20, 30 times or more the amount of views that you Allan get, but I see you're honest and many are not. I do not see how anyone can operate ANY van for under 60 cents per mile. And if all you can get is 80 to 90 cents per mile I don't see where the word business fits.

[@EverythingApax]

Appreciate your input. Thank you. Valid points.

[@hpshifter7783]

Merry Christmas to you & the family Allen.

[@EverythingApax]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@chrissydnor151]

Have a Merry Christmas Allen!!

[@EverythingApax]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you, too!

[@Chad-wk2pm]

That 10 cent off helps got me a card at Valero circle k plus they have top tier that has cleaning detergents

[@BradyRay_333]

For myself, I want to work OTR because of the lifestyle, crazy as that might seem to some people. My second choice would be doing seasonal work at a resort, farm, ranch or campground. Many of those kinds of seasonal jobs come with a RV spot where you can stay. As far as take-home pay, I thrive if I net $36,000 a year and I can be happy and comfortable at 24,000.

[@EverythingApax]

This will probably suit you well.

[@douglassmith7683]

Asking about Net numbers is major. Noone seems to talk about the expense side of the business.

[@steadytrucker]

TRUE!TRUE! to many youtubers exaggerate or only put the romantic side out there. It's not easy but it can be very rewarding IF it's in your wheel house

[@sicsempertyrannis4104]

Honestly? Because I’m tired of Elogs, Diesel, DEF, DOT physicals, limited parking, lumpers… I could go on & on 😅

[@EverythingApax]

You're accustomed to the otr lifestyle, so that's a huge plus.

[@69zenos1]

Happy Holidays Alan

[@EverythingApax]

Merry Christmas!

[@ExpeditingAmerica]

Editing on point 💪

[@ExpeditingAmerica]

#upside is dope everything adds up the bonuses are nice

[@EverythingApax]

Yes, they are. I use it as often as possible.

[@josemoncada5598]

Thank you for the advice man, appreciated very much👍🚚

[@EverythingApax]

You're welcome! Thank you for the support.

[@Lilpetty4]

Well said brother! Lets go

[@EverythingApax]

🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@johnnyflores5199]

I was just wondering the difference in net from otr to regional. Not necessarily local. Holding a class A, Ive driven both otr and local. Tired of the 53' trailers. Gonna make a change but would like to know the net difference. Or approximate.

[@rothnhee9747]

Very fascinating type of job..

[@EverythingApax]

I love it, but it's not for everyone.

[@rothnhee9747]

@@EverythingApax Yeh, I totally agree with you on that. What fascinating that fact you get to see many parts of country which is something I've always wanted to do, Allen..

[@rafidiraq9682]

Can I ask, which’s factoring company better to get the payment in the same day or within 24 hour ?

[@jorgeandrade7872]

Allen one question : I have a full time job making 100K before taxes but I have 3 days of every week, so my question is do you think is worth it to start a Cargo Van business on those free days I have?? I want to save money for my retirement 😅every extra penny, I live in Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️

[@Gmailcs]

Thank God 4 good brothers like u giving the good and bad of expediting. These scammers are flooding the logistics industry charging thousands of dollars for stuff u can get on your own like authority and business licenses. Easy to go out of business from these unnecessary expenses. If yall want to get in this business like any other business SAVE YOUR COINS AND GET YOUR CREDIT STRAIGHT. u will then be more structured and disciplined. This will give u more power and u idiots will stop bidding 40 cents a mile

[@EverythingApax]

Amen!! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@WONSINCITY1]

i cant find the guy that was in your into a while ago i haven't watched his vids n a long time what is his channel name?

[@DevoutFollowerofYeshua]

I am interested using my RAM ProMaster 136" wheelbase. Professional comments please. Going to just drive locally within my state. Alan, how do I build my van out?

[@عبدهعليراجحالمنتصر]

What’s the slowest day for loads besides the weakend

[@scottmccowan8434]

Good video

[@EverythingApax]

Thank you

[@BradyRay_333]

I need a lot of help when it comes to lowering my fuel price. I know for certain I'm not doing everything I should be doing. I just installed the upside app using your code and I will be trying it out for the first time today or tomorrow. I have not been to a loves while working yet. There's not a lot of them in my region I guess. Are you getting the $0.10 off at Love's just from having a rewards card/app with them?

[@EverythingApax]

The .10 off is by scanning the love's app at the pump.

[@BradyRay_333]

@@EverythingApax thank you

[@ZavHustles]

I would need to make at least 8k net per month as an o/o running under someone else’s carrier for it to be worth driving otr. From what I’m seeing, that might not be obtainable?

[@EverythingApax]

Correct, that is not obtainable realistically.

[@dustinlampston7618]

I want to get into being an owner operator because im tired of being in human resources every week for calling lazy workers lazy. Im tired of making money for someone else and getting thrown a few coins. I am just trying to save enough to buy a van outright!!!!

[@expeditingwithbigd6291]

I want to make a gazillion dollars and fill my van with skids of money

[@EverythingApax]

Buy a van and watch the 💰 load itself!

[@11717ghost]

😆

[@rosy-3159]

Hey i got some questions for you how can i communicate with you in private i got some questions about the cargo van

[@EverythingApax]

My email. [e-mail]

[@expeditingwithbigd6291]

I think I am going to make at least a gazillion dollars a year minimum

[@11717ghost]

😆

[@EverythingApax]

🤣🤣🤣💰💰💰💰💰

[@expeditingwithbigd6291]

Not a penny less

[@GIXXER-ps1hm]

Way to negative on all your videos.

[@EverythingApax]

My intention isn't negativity. It's to state the realities. I've mentioned many times that I've been doing this for quite some time, and I absolutely love it. I want people to understand that. What do I look like telling people how it's so awful when here I am still in it. I simply want people to take the time to process all of the information available. Over 90% of the people who enter this business do not last a year. I'm trying to help people understand why that is. I share information, not negativity. I cannot control how people emotionally process my information.

[@jorgeandrade7872]

Allen one question : I have a full time job making 100K before taxes but I have 3 days of every week, so my question is do you think is worth it to start a Cargo Van business on those free days I have?? I want to save money for my retirement 😅every extra penny, I live in Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️