Are Cargo Vans profitable?

akkshole · Jan 27, 2016

I can say I would not have wanted to go into any part of the cutthroat and saturated expedite cargo van/sprinter segment without knowing what I knew from general freight, and the possibility to go back if it didn't pan out....luckily for me, so far, I have done well enough, for now, to be able to enjoy what I am doing, and not be broke...yet. But, even being lucky, I also have asked a kazillion questions, read most if not every thread on this site, drawn on my 20 or so years in tranportation, and also generated a good relationship with my operations people. I take calculated risks on moving based on knowing what I know, and even then there are days where I would go back to tractor trailer work. If i didn't have the 20 years prior to my almost 2 in expedite, I don't think I would have nearly the info I needed or experience to stay afloat in expedite now...thankful for getting a decent company that happened to make decent business decisions and keep me moving satisfactorily...not exceptional, but meets my needs for now.

BoogiedownBronnx · Jan 27, 2016

akkshole said:
I can say I would not have wanted to go into any part of the cutthroat and saturated expedite cargo van/sprinter segment without knowing what I knew from general freight, and the possibility to go back if it didn't pan out....luckily for me, so far, I have done well enough, for now, to be able to enjoy what I am doing, and not be broke...yet. But, even being lucky, I also have asked a kazillion questions, read most if not every thread on this site, drawn on my 20 or so years in tranportation, and also generated a good relationship with my operations people. I take calculated risks on moving based on knowing what I know, and even then there are days where I would go back to tractor trailer work. If i didn't have the 20 years prior to my almost 2 in expedite, I don't think I would have nearly the info I needed or experience to stay afloat in expedite now...thankful for getting a decent company that happened to make decent business decisions and keep me moving satisfactorily...not exceptional, but meets my needs for now.

Akkshole, Thank You! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment... Hopefully I'll have a smidge of that same luck with my first company, and gain valuable experience.

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Tobster317 · Jan 28, 2016

BX, I did the same thing. I had a CDL-B and went to the Experditing. Just to try it, so I would not have to pay for school or sign on for a year with a carrier.

BoogiedownBronnx · Jan 29, 2016

Tobster317 said:
BX, I did the same thing. I had a CDL-B and went to the Experditing. Just to try it, so I would not have to pay for school or sign on for a year with a carrier.

Tobster317, thanks for confirming that my plan isn't so far fetched... I appreciate you!

schwanman · Jan 29, 2016

Also you can contact companies on here and see if they will share how many fleet owners they have for vans. Maybe / maybe not?

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