be interesting to see how much those Transits depreciate...
Cargo Van When to replace your van
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now if you average of say .80 ALL miles, you'd gross $104,000 x4 =$416,000 gross from a $50,000 investment..
Yeah, but is that in Canadian dollars?
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This week's Bambi problem could have forced me to replace my current low top van, but it is to be fixed.
That said, when should a smart vanner replace his/her van? I know I'm missing out on some freight by not being Sprinter height, but how much?
The current van is in pretty good shape, except for a tick in the area of cylinder #8. It's a 4.6, with 357k on it and has been maintained well but not perfectly. The tick sounds like a lifter issue and is fairly quiet except for the first 3 seconds of running. It has one awesome feature: it's paid off
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Wise ones, what say you?
.When should a "smart vanner ", replace their van? A smart vanner will not. IMO.
Have your lifters adjusted see if that solves the problem. If it's a GM the lifter studs are pressed in and maybe they are backing out. I had that happen on a new GM crate engine, replaced under warranty.
Your monthly payment that you no longer have can go into repairs until it is top notch shape. Even replacing the engine if need to.
Don't worry about missing loads because of "Sprinter " type loads. Most of mine are cargo van loads with a few long and tall throwed in.
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It's a Ford, Eddie; overhead cam, so it's probably a follower. It's not too bad, just concerned about it. My plan right now is just to keep it going until it quits
that should be U.S. dollars..... .80 a Kilometer would be a lot better money...now if you average of say .80 ALL miles, you'd gross $104,000 x4 =$416,000 gross from a $50,000 investment..
BUT dang Eddie! Let the man have some dignity when he has to put his pants on. LolThis week's Bambi problem could have forced me to replace my current low top van, but it is to be fixed.
That said, when should a smart vanner replace his/her van? I know I'm missing out on some freight by not being Sprinter height, but how much?
The current van is in pretty good shape, except for a tick in the area of cylinder #8. It's a 4.6, with 357k on it and has been maintained well but not perfectly. The tick sounds like a lifter issue and is fairly quiet except for the first 3 seconds of running. It has one awesome feature: it's paid off
Wise ones, what say you?
When should a "smart vanner ", replace their van? A smart vanner will not. IMO.
Have your lifters adjusted see if that solves the problem. If it's a GM the lifter studs are pressed in and maybe they are backing out. I had that happen on a new GM crate engine, replaced under warranty.
Your monthly payment that you no longer have can go into repairs until it is top notch shape. Even replacing the engine if need to.
Don't worry about missing loads because of "Sprinter " type loads. Most of mine are cargo van loads with a few long and tall throwed in.
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Replace it immediately if you want to make American wages. Last I checked carriers are now requesting 2015 and newer. Haven't found any carriers that will allow a 06 Sprinter that pay .90-$1.05 a mile. So if your van is not grand fathered in and already on a fleet you're pretty much screwed and stuck with carriers that will pay .70 cents a mile to run a full size sprinter.
Let's see.... ummm who pays .90 now?
Panther? Nope
Bolt? Nope
PTL? Nope
Roadrunner? Nope
We are talking base rate?
Iam at a small carrier and never seen .70 yet... close tho and will probably happen...but Iam also a % guy...
Please enlighten me
How many times do I have to remind you ..... too many people get wrapped up in the Loaded Mile Rate only .... remember it costs the same to run empty DH miles as loaded miles .... People need to operate on ALL Miles rate figures .... know your costs = knowing your Net profits....
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I was not even addressing that portion the gentleman was talking about how much other carriers were paying.How many times do I have to remind you ..... too many people get wrapped up in the Loaded Mile Rate only .... remember it costs the same to run empty DH miles as loaded miles .... People need to operate on ALL Miles rate figures .... know your costs = knowing your Net profits....
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Last I checked bolt is paying .95-1.05. I also heard load one pays good but you have to get on a list and wait. PTL pays decent I hear but can't get you more then 1200-1400 miles a week but that was a while back when I talked to them. Panther was at .75-80 with surcharge. They don't give any special incentives or better pay for a sprinter, they treat you like a e 150 low top short wheel base 1500 lb capacity van
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Last I checked bolt is paying .95-1.05. I also heard load one pays good but you have to get on a list and wait. PTL pays decent I hear but can't get you more then 1200-1400 miles a week but that was a while back when I talked to them. Panther was at .75-80 with surcharge. They don't give any special incentives or better pay for a sprinter, they treat you like a e 150 low top short wheel base 1500 lb capacity van
PTL .80 plus fsc, for now...
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Percentage pay Will see a dollar more often...even Bolt has they're $.60-$.80 freight
pTL new rate is.75
pTL new rate is.75
Lets make a list with 30+ carriers with their rates and weekly deductions anyone opposed to it or can we make this a go?? We are about 10% there already in this thread.
Bolt has some cheap loads but I hear you can just say no to cheap freight
Bolt has some cheap loads but I hear you can just say no to cheap freight