I'm in the process of purchasing a Sprinter in New York, seems like there is enough demand for it in the North East, especially routes running into the NYC, Phily to Boston, and into Canada.
Talked to FedExCC recruiter, says the lazy guys make about $50-55K gross annually and their top of the line make about $90,000, again in the North East. Says people who take loads make the money, people who cry about going into big cities or Canada sit at the truck stops. He offered .85 cpm for loaded and.17 deadhead after 50 miles. (Panther offers .70 cpm.) Oddly enough FedExCC says don't buy a Sprinter as they don't pay premium for that anymore, says buy a E250-E350 and save on the money. I still think Sprinter would provide more versatility, 2013 2500 extended for $44,000 out the door in Syracuse.
I'm thinking of finding my own loads instead of leasing to FedEx or the like. Anyone doing that or do most Sprinters on here run/lease to someone?