Box truck- good idea?

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  1. May 1, 2025 #1
    Notastray

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    I’m thinking of buying a 26’ box truck. How easy or hard will it be to get steady work with that?
     
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  3. May 1, 2025 #2
    Eddiec

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    Assume that it will be very hard -
    Sign up with some load boards and look for freight that matches your equipment specs. Knock on doors and make calls to the businesses that are local to you and see if there is a market for your services.
     
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    Allow Me.

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    You could look at Lowes or Home Depot and possibly deliver appliances to customers homes.
     
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  5. May 1, 2025 #4
    Chinatown

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    @Ridgeline what's the name of that company or website you mentioned that hires box truck 0/0's?
     
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    Ridgeline

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    Landstar, Panther, XPO and Load1
     
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