John made a smart move by limiting the layover pay. Otherwise, I would just take a nice load to BFE and SITI think it'd be perfect if I could just stay in one place.....
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What is the negative side of expediting?
- Thread starter EasyDoesIt
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I am just the opposite....love the people, even the idiots, love the challenge of making the load fit...you vanners know what I mean ....LOL.....any whacko can drive down the road..it gets boring real quick....
I think if you want to find the negative about being a vanner in expedited, you'll find plenty and to spare. On the other hand--- this is a job you simply can't do for long unless you love the lifestyle on some level. Some people pay big money to go camping one week a year. We get paid to camp all year. Man, what a deal! The only problem is that when you get a bit of "vacation" time you can't go camping because that's what you've been doing all year at work.
EasyDoesIt
Active Expediter
I think vanners are an amazing bunch capable of living on the road weeks at a time in such cramped quarters. I know I could never do it. I need a bit more room to relax while I wait.
I'm with ya, I was being sarcastic. If I didn't deal with shippers and consignees, I wouldn't be some wacko driving down the road.
Just good at google, I guess.
guido4475
Not a Member
You hit the nail on the head.Too heavy of a vehicle to begin with.
Seems to work well for me. I can carry 3000lbs and only be over weight by 82 lbs. Most of my loads are around 1000 to 2800lbs. I get alot of loads that are to big, in dims for a van. Or light enough 6 skids. I've been running 3, 16'ers for a little over a year and a half now. Will be moving up to the larger straights next year.
Expediting in a cargo van is like being a carinie. Cept you don't have to set up and tear down the big tent after the show ends.