hello all,would like info

[beltfed]

hello all Wade here, i have read all the post about how slow van work is and how bad layovers are, but despite that i am still interested in expediting i live on the east coast CT an own a 2002 E350 extended powerstroke van.i know my van is a little older but it is well maintained and i can handle any repairs or maintaince it may need large or small and i also have spare parts waiting to go trans,rear end if i need them.my truck is paid for so that is not an issue,hard work is not an issue,driving and being away is also not a problem.what would i need beyond what i have listed to get going? license,insurance,permitts,authority?and where would i look to find some work even if it is slow?alittle work for me right now would go along way!my pesent businness that i have done for 24yrs. is done at the moment with very little hope of anything changing so like i said alittle expediter work would be much better than what i have now.THANKS,Wade

 

[pelicn]

I would suggest talking to any of the companies that advertise on this site. They can tell you exactly what you need to get started.

 

[moose]

wade ,you welcome ,
i recall a posts about 6 months ago or so , by an owner of 4 unmarked vans running the NE ,
was very pleased with the freight in that area.
i looked for it but could not find , maybe someone can post a link.
good luck.



Moose.

 

[blizzard2014]

hello all Wade here, i have read all the post about how slow van work is and how bad layovers are, but despite that i am still interested in expediting i live on the east coast CT an own a 2002 E350

You are in a good area for expediting. There are a lot of good loads that originate from the east coast and there are never very many trucks there to take them. I know panther has a lot of freight in the east coast and they will take on a van from the year 1999 and on. You should contact panther to see if they are recruiting. What I would do in this slow time is run one decent load out of CT and then try and get a smaller load that pays your way back home and avoid sitting on the road. Hope that helps.

 

[beltfed]

THANK YOU,ALL i am on it!and thank you for the positive responses it really made my day today to start the morning on a possitive note even if it is a small one.its **** discouraging i have never been afraid of work i have worked hard since i was 13yrs. old i am now 42 been busy at my trade tile man since i started 24 yrs. ago i have not done a job since october and was told by the guy i sub for no work and expect it to get even worse.i know you guys don't know me from a hole in the ground but i aprecciate the help and if i can pull this off even though i am a green horn i will conduct myself in a way that will bring a positive reflection on the expediting trade and give it my 110%effort.any advise on how i should set up my van,and advise on what to watch out for would be welcome!THANKS,Wade

 

[beltfed]

Hello again,contacted Panther no luck they would accept my van but they are not hiring any vans at the moment ,but they said to try back in 6 mo.if you guys have any other leads that would be great!i could run north from CT to Canada also don;t know if there is any work like thyat but would be open to suggestions?THANKS,Wade

 

[Yesteryear]

Been told Express 1 and T-State have moratoriums on vans but check with Tryours and Bolt. They might take on a van. Have a friend with Tryours and her van is a 1999 so they must accept older vans. Doesn't hurt to call and ask.

 

[beltfed]

Thanks Yesteryear,i tied bolt and fedex home both not hiring vans at moment and they require 05 or newer and fedex white to boot,but i willtry Tryours.THANKS,Wade

 

[broker]

beltfed,
Do you not understand what all these companies you are calling are telling you.
Now is not the time to be doing this.

Only trying to help you from doing something that may effect the rest of your life in a negative way.
Would a 6 month wait be impossible.
I would want to start out in a new "business" in the best of times, not the worst.
BIG JOHN

 

[Jack_Berry]

if you, absolutely, positively, undeniably, cannot stay out of the truck call some local courier companies, somebody like velocity and see if they are hiring.


but as you have learned many expedite companies just are not taking on vans so that lane of travel is closed for domestic repair.

 

[mypie]

Sorry, Beltfed, I have to agree with the last responder. Most expedite companies are not accepting vans right now. Have you considered dumping the van, getting a team driver, and finding an owner of a straight truck to hire you on?

My husband and team for an owner in a straight truck - Requires B Class license. The truck owner pays fuel, maintenance, insurance, everything having to do with the truck. We give them 60% of run in exchange. We don't make it home very often, usually once every 6 weeks, because owner pays deadhead fuel and we try to get the run in the right direction to keep deadhead down. I'm not going to tell you its great our there in a D Unit either - its been really slow. January was our worst month ever! But as a team you have the ability to run coast-to-coast and never run out of hours. That's why there is little need for a solo van - you are limited in distance you can run.

I hope this helps. If you want to learn more, post a private message.

 

[Tempest]

I would have to agree with the above posts. Nobody is taking on vans and some are even getting rid of them. If you really want to get into this and cant be talked out of it, then consider calling the carriers and put yourself on the team driving lists for straight trucks. If, in 6 months things change for the van market and you still wanna do this, you will have experience in this business that will put you in better shape to survive when you are paying all the bills