Confused

Max_Dreamer · Feb 25, 2011

Hello everybody! I'm planning to buy a Sprinter 2500 SHC 2002-2006, and I'm confused between wheelbase 140 SHC and 158 SHC

Can I use the short one (140) for expediting, and is there any difference in finding a job or in paychecks?
I will be very grateful if someone answers. Thank you in advance and safe driving to all!

xiggi · Feb 26, 2011

Can you? The answer is yes.
Should you? The answer is heck no!

Max_Dreamer · Feb 26, 2011

Thank you for your response!

Wolfeman68 · Feb 26, 2011

Max_Dreamer said:
Hello everybody! I'm planning to buy a Sprinter 2500 SHC 2002-2006, and I'm confused between wheelbase 140 SHC and 158 SHC Can I use the short one (140) for expediting, and is there any difference in finding a job or in paychecks?
I will be very grateful if someone answers. Thank you in advance and safe driving to all!

Stay away from the short wheelbase. It will definitely lower your ability to get loads and make money. The Sprinters with the high ceiling are better as well. Also, you'll need to be careful of the year of the vehicle. Some carriers have limits on the age of trucks they lease on.

My question to you is do you have any experience in expediting? If you don't, I suggest you drive for a fleet owner before you spend the money to buy a vehicle. Talk to carriers, owners, drivers. Check this site and do research, research, research. The more you know the better off you are. Mistakes made in the beginning are difficult to correct down the line.

BillChaffey · Feb 26, 2011

One of the main differences between the two is 18".

Max_Dreamer · Feb 26, 2011

Wolfeman68 said:
Stay away from the short wheelbase. It will definitely lower your ability to get loads and make money. The Sprinters with the high ceiling are better as well. Also, you'll need to be careful of the year of the vehicle. Some carriers have limits on the age of trucks they lease on.

My question to you is do you have any experience in expediting? If you don't, I suggest you drive for a fleet owner before you spend the money to buy a vehicle. Talk to carriers, owners, drivers. Check this site and do research, research, research. The more you know the better off you are. Mistakes made in the beginning are difficult to correct down the line.

Thank you for your answer and for all the advice that you gave me.