Vans

[The Duracel]

Just moved to the midwest area and thinking about gettin' a van and begin working in the expedite business. I notice there are split decisions regarding this size unit. How are vans doing right about now? I checked a local Dodge dealer and a small 2500 sprinter with side windows was $35,287. (Quite expensive)

 

[Tinman]

TINMAN

Before going much farther, read through the current postings, and then the archives for alot of sprinter information, as well as info on Ford, Dodge, and Chevy vans. There's a wealth of info , if you take time to look.
And good luck to you!

 

[Lawrence]

If you are a husband/wife team - you may consider a straight truck. You will have much more load opportunities.


Lawrence,
Expediters Online.com


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[Twmaster]

I would suggest going back to the Dodge dealer (or to the nearest Freightliner dealer) and asking prices on a van *without* side windows. Two reasons. 1. More expensive to build. Therefore more expensive to buy. 2. Some companies will not accept a van with side windows (For example FedEx CC won't).

I checked with my local Freightshaker dealer and was quoted $32K for the high top 2500 cargo model with cargo package 1.

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Mike N

 

[FlameMerc]

I have been around Expediting since 1999, as a O/O of a B-unit van, and D-unit Straight Truck,and drove for some one else also. Its a hard Business. For you just starting out I would not spend a lot of money on a Sprinter. Look for a good used unit set up for Expediting, with a sleeper, or better yet. Find a owner needing a Driver.Try it out before you invest your hard earned money. The Sprinter is not all it's made out to be. Look at a E-350 Ford diesel. Good Luck to you. Butch