A buddy of mine, since grade school, has 2 box trucks a 16' and 26' and 2 sprinter vans. He has been trying to convince me to get a box truck or a sprinter van. He will find me a driver and will not tap my pockets percentage wise to run the vehicle. After I get up to speed it will probably be around 20%, but he will maintain drivers, loads etc. I know this is not a big rig, but I have a couple of questions. He says on avg. the sprinters do about $2700 a week at 3000 miles a week and usually clear about $1300 after gas, paying drivers, etc. They are just now running the box trucks so not sure how much that will do in a week. They buy all of their stuff used, but I was leaning towards new if I go with a sprinter and used if its a box truck. They run their vehicles coast to coast depending on the loads.
1. Do you think this is worth it as a side hustle because I have a regular 9 to 5?
2. I hear internationals as far as box trucks are a good choice, but I wanted others opinions?
3. If I go the sprinter route, then any opinions on the Ford Transit vs Mercedes Sprinter?
Hey thanks in advance for any advice.
Need Your opinion if this is good business deal
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by huntepr1, Jan 24, 2020.
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So your cut will be $260 per week in ideal conditions?
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The numbers do not add up.
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There’s one question you need to answer:
If he’s got the business and does all the work.......
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If you like your buddy and want to remain friends with him, do yourself a favor and do not go into business with him. Quickest way to end a friendship.
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3000 in a van a week?
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