Can anyone give some advice about getting into Expediting ?

jallen943 · Jan 25, 2014

I'm looking at getting into a sprinter van and doing expediting. Can anyone give me some advice as to what kind of sprinter to get , who to lease onto, who to stay away from etc... ?

spongebox1 · Jan 25, 2014

Stay away from the sprinter all together, too many out here already, get your cdl and get into a straight truck......IMHO the best bet

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Slo-Ride · Jan 25, 2014

spongebox1 said:
Stay away from the sprinter all together, too many out here already, get your cdl and get into a straight truck......IMHO the best bet

Same could be said for straights at times..And besides he wants a sprinter,,Let him have one

Im not a sprinter but I would recommend a white one,,they show the rust faster..LOL

zorry · Jan 25, 2014

Wonder how $printer rates will hold up in a few years when $printer-Size Vans will be the normal van on every corner ?

It's kind of watch what you wish for, you just might get it.

On the rust thing, is Ziebart a thing of the past ?

zorry · Jan 25, 2014

To the OP, read back through past posts/threads.
Every thing you can think to ask has been asked and answered many times.
You'll find your answers if you dig a little..
Good Luck.
It's not easy, and it's not guaranteed success.

Slo-Ride · Jan 25, 2014

zorry said:
On the rust thing, is Ziebart a thing of the past ?

I dont know but some seem to go way to fast,,Kinda like the old chevy trucks did for awhile years ago..Maybe its the washing of trucks that has become a thing of the past??

zorry · Jan 25, 2014

Maybe lack of washing combined with modern chemicals.
Kidron coated the underside of my body with a wax like substance that has to be ground off prior to welding.

Ragman · Jan 25, 2014

zorry said:
Maybe lack of washing combined with modern chemicals.
Kidron coated the underside of my body with a wax like substance that has to be ground off prior to welding.

Ummmmmm

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Slo-Ride · Jan 25, 2014

Ragman said:
Ummmmmm..............

Was thinking the same but couldnt come up with anything...LOL

zorry · Jan 25, 2014

Slo-Ride said:
Was thinking the same but couldnt come up with anything...LOL

If it makes you more comfortable, it doesn't itch .

Turtle · Jan 25, 2014

not too long after I got mine, when I installed the Air Tabs, I ended up using degreaser to wash the van. They Air Tabs instructions said no grease or oil, so I made sure of that. When I was finished I used a liquid clay bar and then Turtle Wax Ice wax and polish to finish it off. Apparently that's all it took to make mine far more resistance to rust than most of the others. I have a little rust show up now, but nothing like most of them from 05 and earlier.

noneya · Jan 25, 2014

If you're looking to get rich, then don't get into expediting especially in a cv or sprinter.

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jallen943 · Jan 25, 2014

I currently have a Class A Cdl and have been driving for almost 4 years now. I'm not looking to get rich overnight , but I'm tired of working 60 hours a week at my current job and not making any money. Is there a GOOD company to lease onto with a Sprinter. I don't want to buy a tractor trailer cause I really don't have anywhere to park it and don't want to invest that much into a truck setup.

zorry · Jan 25, 2014

Curious, as to how much you're making for your 60 hours.
How long are you willing to stay away from home ?
There are good companies that will hire $printers. I'm not sure they want rookies in a $printer.
You can look in the classifieds on EO and try driving someone else's $printer while you see how you like it with a minimal financial risk.

noneya · Jan 25, 2014

jallen943 said:
I currently have a Class A Cdl and have been driving for almost 4 years now. I'm not looking to get rich overnight , but I'm tired of working 60 hours a week at my current job and not making any money. Is there a GOOD company to lease onto with a Sprinter. I don't want to buy a tractor trailer cause I really don't have anywhere to park it and don't want to invest that much into a truck setup.

Well, you won't make much in a sprinter as you will sit more than you run. If you want to get into expediting, go the straight truck route, if you have room for one at the house.

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jallen943 · Jan 25, 2014

I pull a 53' Landoll now for a rental equipment company and get paid bi-weekly. After Takes and all for a paycheck with between 110-120 hours I bring home around $1300 for two weeks work.

zorry · Jan 25, 2014

Maybe a good sticky would be
I dove a CV for ------- . I stayed out xxx days in 2013 and I netted $xx,xxx.xx after fuel and tolls.
I drove a Sprinter....... And on and on.
There will be highs and lows. We often here of the more successful. Human nature keeps us from hearing much of the low end stories.
Other than the p*ss beat me out of all my money.

zorry · Jan 25, 2014

About $650 per week, every week, after taxes ?
I would think most would say stay where you are and keep looking for a better TT job.

A sprinter, I would think, would most likely be a pay cut.
Never driven one, so I'll step back and let the experts speak.

jallen943 · Jan 25, 2014

Soooooooo............... Can I make more money than that ? Like I said earlier Im not trying to get rich overnight but if I can provide a better living for my family then I want to do it. I'm okay with being over the road I've done that before. It's not great but I'm doing it for good reasons which makes it worth it to me.