Reaseching Expidited Freight

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by daveymac, Oct 25, 2014.

  1. daveymac

    daveymac Bobtail Member

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    [h=3]david macdougallNew Member[/h]Joined:Oct 4, 2014
    I am looking for Drivers who are involved in Driving Expedited Freight in a Sprinter or smaller Vehicle. Am curious if you are Contracted to a Company like Panther or Fed Ex, or do you run Independent ?... Average Distance and Weight of loads, what Web Sites or Pages you use and any advice to someone looking to get started.
    Thanks in Advance davymac ​
     
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  3. QUAD 40

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    go to expeditersonline.com

    the best place to get expediter info.
     
  4. Nedrudt

    Nedrudt Light Load Member

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    I'd like to hear what people here say too. Following thread.
     
  5. jeffman164

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    Like QUAD 40 said . Go to expeditersonline .com . Expedite info is what they do .
     
  6. Spacat1

    Spacat1 Light Load Member

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    I've been expediting in a Sprinter for 5 years. I run for 2 smaller companies and I don't have to have any company logos or stickers on my van. There really is no such thing as an average week as I can have 1800 miles one week and 5000 miles the next. The trick is to stay in the freight lanes, east of the Mississippi, to stay loaded. Those 2500 mile trips to California are great but you can be sitting for a week plus to get out, or have a hell of a deadhead. It does seem like I haul way more cargo van loads than Sprinter loads though, and I won't haul anything over 3500 lbs. Some people will stuff more onto a Sprinter but I'd rather not damage my vehicle.

    Like the 2 people above said expeditersonline is the place to go for more info, some good and helpful people there, but I'd be happy to answer any questions here.
     
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  7. tgraspo

    tgraspo Bobtail Member

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    I am looking very seriously at this line of business, How have you been doing? Any Advise? Thanks in Advance!
     
  8. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    So, can a sprinter owner/operator average 1000+ bucks a week. Not will I make that. I know there are many variables, such as work ethic and stuff. I know my work ethic. So I know if it is realistic and feasible to net 1000 a week, I can do it too. So, is it feasible? Is it realistic at all? Can never get a straight answer on that. So I'm starting to think it's not.
     
  9. jeffman164

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    MrEd - Doable but HIGHLY unlikely , Way too many outside factors (variables) beyond your control .
     
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  10. 18 to Life

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    Hello everyone! For starters I know my post may be all over the place but I just type things as they come to me, sorry about that. I have a some questions I hope some of you could answer or at least some feedback.
    I too want to get into expediting but I'm torn between a sprinter van or a city van.
    Sprinter vans are able to park anywhere you can find a parking space and a city van not so much.
    Just like someone pointed out you only need space for one or two skids. For example the sprinter van can hold one to three skids depending on the van. The city van could hold four to six skids. You can put a sleeper in either one if you choose to do so. Another thing is if I go with a sprinter van do I look for one with dual wheels or single? The city van is a given. Should I go with a gas or a diesel? Some of the other questions I'm a little unclear on like do I need to run a log book If I run either one of them? Do I need to cross scales? Can I run as many hours I want on any given day? I don't plan on running Hazmat so I know that would help me when it comes to insurance and getting my own Authority. When it comes to insurance what do any of you recommend getting to start out with or what's the minimum I need? I know their are so many factors that go into all of this but I want to make sure I have all my ducks in row before I jump in it with both feet. I'm single with no kids at home. I live in Westerville Ohio and I know theirs not a shortage of freight here. I'm not looking to grow into some great big business, I just want to make a nice living without killing myself. I know the hours can be very long at times but you manage your time well then it can be very profitable. I hope to be profitable enough that I may be able to network with a few other drivers who are doing the same thing as me, and we can send business each others way.

    Sorry for such a post, but I wanted to put my thoughts out there and see what I can find out.
    Thanks in advance for any and all feedback.
     
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