lawrence, why are you telling the guy that most companies will keep him "BUSY" ??? before you jump into expediting with a financial commentment, try driving for someone else for awhile and see how you feel about the expediting business. im not trying to discourage you, but you will do much better as an owner/operator if you have some knowledge about it before you make a business decission. i meet alot of people that make a large commitment up front and then start realizing their mistakes. make your mistakes at an owners expense and then jump in with alittle knowledge, if thats your choice. be carefull about putting on a cargo van with just any company...theres alot of vans out there, simply because they are cheaper to get into. you may also want to consider a small company with fewer rules, ie: layover restrictions, etc. remember, the more rules, the more limits on you making your own business decissions and therefore limiting your income. just my suggestions....whatever you do, good luck