what is the word on loads for cargo vans?
- Thread starter hammy
- Start date
Freightdawg
Expert Expediter
Saw my first refer Sprinter yesterday. She was with Fed Ex CC and brought 3 small pallets to Memphis International Airport that I then flew to Charleston, SC. Nice set up with a Benz sleeper. Another one of the nice van/ sprinter folks I've met.
Jack_Berry
Moderator Emeritus
80 grand for that sprinter. was it hers or driving for someone?
Freightdawg
Expert Expediter
Not really sure, but was set up really nice! Looks like it would be a really expensive unit. Really didn't get to talk to her much. As usual it was jump thru your a** and get there fast!
guido4475
Not a Member
Did you say 80 grand for a Sprinter? Geez !! imagine the payment on that one!!! A Spartan body E-350 sounds better everyday!!! She could of bought 3 of those for what she paid for the 1 Sprinter.
almost twice the cost of a regular sprinter....that means they have to make at least 40G extra over the life of vehicle just to pay for the reefer let alone the extra maintenance ..with reefer loads....
greg334
Veteran Expediter
I have been told twice now that these BR units are for one or two customers. One of them seems to be closing down more manufacturing plants in the near future, maybe by the end of the year.
The question that has been asked a few times is how does the owners get a decent ROI on these high priced units without some sort of 'favoritism' by the carrier because there can't be that much work on a consistent basis for small reefer units?
Not my comments but made by others.
The question that has been asked a few times is how does the owners get a decent ROI on these high priced units without some sort of 'favoritism' by the carrier because there can't be that much work on a consistent basis for small reefer units?
Not my comments but made by others.
letzrockexpress
Veteran Expediter
It's horrible, horrible I tell ya....I've been sittin in Chicagoland for almost 11 full days now...get out while you still can..
comet_4298
Seasoned Expediter
Been Sittin in SC for 13 days......fixin' to been a 07' sprinter up for grabs.
greg334
Veteran Expediter
Oh the humanity ... looks like another van load going on my truck, for twice the amount them poor e-1 van drivers get.
I am sitting in an undisclosed place along the border of two states waiting for a load to get out of the Quality Control so I can take it and bring it to another undisclosed place.
I wonder who that E-1 sprinter was who followed me off the interstate?
I am sitting in an undisclosed place along the border of two states waiting for a load to get out of the Quality Control so I can take it and bring it to another undisclosed place.
I wonder who that E-1 sprinter was who followed me off the interstate?
And I just had a LEA load and took it for half the price they get..
humanity indeed...
That is strong language against our independent buddies..who whizzed in your wheaties?
Someone? Moved into your turf? You have turf all your own?
You finding out the Feds don't care about you finally? the bubble has burst?
I think the Feds are moving away from the common cargo van and just have dock high and not have to worry about the small details and charge accordingly...vans are a pain...
No bubble burst here old man....my thoughts of how the Fed treats me have not changed. I never ever believed I held a special place in anyone's heart 'cept maybe my dog. How they feel about vans versus any other carrier is irrelevant, if I choose to come to that conclusion I can go get a bigger truck too. My thoughts about certain independent "friends" are mine, they are legit and call to the persons character, not his business. Business is business, and I can have my own opinions on that as well.
You actually think this "independent" would undercut your price just to bring cargo into Canada? I think not my fellow Canuck..it wouldn't be profitable..you know that...
It would far more prudent for this "independent to cut from under me and stay this side of the border....
Which was exactly my point with him.