Loaded containers suck a lot of fuel especially the 20 footers you gotta set in the middle.
With that heavy Volvo you best get all aluminum. Find yourself a good used Big Bubba. Lease on with a good all owner/operator company at least...
Do it. You may discover that's exactly what you want.
It depends on how you like to run. I got on a dedicated run from Nashville to northern Indiana back when they dismantled Opry Land and shipped it...
Both. Will last longer. I prefer to pad and protect to patching.
You don't start out or in my opinion ever buy brand new overpriced equipment. You can get a good used truck for less than $10,000. Make a little...
Get your own truck and trailer Haul what you want Go where you want Take off when you want