Great content, very informational.. Im looking to know more about the industry of expediting and maybe be a owner op one day. Keep giving us great content on your experiences. Be safe!
Great video, I have a 2008 sprinter and was signed on with Delta Express and was dropped this year as their policy is 10yr, got my own authority after that.
Hey quick question what was the pay like for Delta Express far as weekly gross . I was thinking about signing on with them . Your insight would be greatly appreciated
My driver sat along the Mexican Tx border for a week after he dropped off there . No loads ! My advise when this happens is... call the dispatch and ask them where you should move your van to get a load when you get stuck somewhere. It sucks cause you have to pay for more gas , but at least you can get going somewhere. Live and learn ! That was frustrating !
I appreciate your knowledge and know how...I'm new and definitely trying to get my feet grounded in this business...I see that the video is a year old, but advice is priceless..I want to pick your head...become a student! The rates is something I like to know more of
Yes I am. How is business since the pandemic? It was definitely a go before the outbreak, but not I'm concerned about purchasing a vehicle and business gets slow
I can't seem to locate BGS that you mentioned. I'm thinking owner/operator but might try a stint with a fleet owner to try things out. Care to make recommendations?
Great video series! I have enjoyed everyone of them so far. I enjoy how real you are making it. Sadly, people will still not listen. My question for you and possible future video is maintenance , taking care of your equipment, and having a maintenance savings account. I know you have touched on that in other videos, but I would like to hear more from you on this important subject. If I heard you correctly you went about 7000 miles in that 11 day period. For most vehicles you should have already had an oil change and tire rotation by now or getting one very, very soon. Do you use full synthetic oil and Lucas treatment like Alan Paxton or do you do something different? How much money do you put away each week for future maintenance and repairs? Are you doing XX cents per mile or a flat rate per week? Saving any money for the down payment on the next van? The clock is ticking and odometer is spinning. Being well capitalized is a key to success in any business and especially this one. You have got be able to survive the downs. People going out as a O/O with no experience and on a shoe string budget are just setting themselves up for failure in my eyes. They need to prepared. Thank you for your time and effort producing this great channel.
I like the extended wheelbase, highroof transit 350. They just handle really well and ride real smooth. The one I drive for my job has the ecoboost engine in it, and it can really fly down the interstate if you don't pay attention. Got it up to just over 100 and didn't even realize it because I wasn't paying attention.
Good info & tips, thanks. What about hauling loads for roadieand some other gig apps? There's one I don't remember, but they ask for commercial van insurance of 200k.. I have an old 15 passenger van that I was thinking about using...thanks & stay safe out there
Just had a question. would it be a good idea to pull a small trailer like a 5x8 or 6x12 light trailer say 3000lbs gvwr for a partial 2nd load or more weight capacity. always had that in mind but never see any sprinter o/o o it. any advice would be great. Thanks very much !!!!
Thank you for helpful information about the van. But I have some more questions about that. Does a mileage on van matter to get loads and the title (if it is rebuilt). Thanks!
Heard nothing in this vid about rates ..that’s the main reason for moving freight ..yes? ..and if it’s 5 years (5 years??) on the vehicle ..why bother buying anything but a new one ..as you’ll be in a vehicle that will not qualify very soon ..just a few thoughts ..
Do I need to register a company LLC or Inc. Do I need MC number? Do I need hazmat? Do I need to file quarterly fuel to IFTA? I drove truck trailer for few years now I want to start van. I always worked for company so they took care of my fuel bill and registration ins etc. So I have an idea what I need but not how to go about it. Any help is really appreciated 🤗
Hello, I have purchased a 2019 Dodge Ram Promaster and I am looking for loads. Can you suggest a few sites to look into in order to keep as busy as yourself?
Can i please get in touch with you..its critical..i dont wanna fail in this business and i really could use some help from an experienced guy like yourself
When you talk insurance are you talking about cargo only or liability comprehensive collision and cargo all together so basically have regular auto insurance and get cargo through the expediting company????
Big D I am a new owner in Ohio and I wish I would have known that my insurance almost doubled because my driver is under 35 and doesn't have an Ohio drivers license . If he wasn't so dang good I would have to get someone else. Live and learn . But you might want to mention that. Sound kinda discriminating I know, but ppl need to take that into account.
I had never even heard of expediting until a couple of days ago. I got approved by Bolt Express, but you have to be an owner operator. Could you make money doing this if you stayed at a cheap hotel every night instead of sleeping in a van?
Hi Big D. My goal to finance my own van one day is it true do you know that with a poor fico (500/510/530) I would need huge down payment. I've been told 1/3 or $10,000. Thank you
Thank you men..I want to do this job..please explain from day one . Today I found the van freightliner what next please? do I need mc number or dot #..I have aready corporation
hi bid d say what is your opion with owner operator having own dispatcher , versus working for fleet owner . secondd if would what is your comment on a plus expediting company out of dayton ohio thanks sir
Great video. Few questions. I am interested in expediting as owner operator. I live in New Jersey. No loads here but willing to work. I have no OTR experience. I will buy new van like yours. 1. Will I be able to sign with any good company? I am doing this for better pay not vacation. 2. Do I set up LLC or individual for my owner operator? From your video as I understand I find the dispatch first, that will sign me on than buy the van. This might take a month or two. Will dispatch still hold my spot. I don’t want to buy a van and not be able to sign to any carrier. 3. Which is a better way to secure a dispatch and a van? Insurance will come into play when buying a van. 4. If not with a carrier do I just buy commercial insurance for collision and comprehensive since there is no cargo. Cargo insurance can be added later I assume. 5. Assuming I signed with a carrier If carrier provides insurance and I have not bought the van yet. Will I be able to use their policy at the time of van purchase? Most everyone talks about expediting and experience on the road but this initial steps are never discussed. This is the first video that gave me some great information. Help???
What is the pay for mile now? I did it for 7 years used to get paid $2 a mile and then within the 7 years when I came out I used to only get 80 cents per mile
Many owner operators are just getting a DAT load board membership and booking their own loads. $99.00 a month and you can choose where you want to go. Yes...it does work, but all expenses are yours. No fuel surcharge...No credit for empty move like some companies help with. And no insurance discount advantage. it's all on you, and you pay full price for insurance. Advantage is. No company BS and if they start reducing the Sprinter fleet, you could care less.
@@expeditingwithbigd6527 if that's the case I don't see alot of Nissan's NV out there I hear Chevrolet is because you see alot of contractors with them Chevy it GMC now Chevy us coming out with hight top extended in 2022
Great content, very informational.. Im looking to know more about the industry of expediting and maybe be a owner op one day. Keep giving us great content on your experiences. Be safe!
Did you start?Am interested too?
Great video, I have a 2008 sprinter and was signed on with Delta Express and was dropped this year as their policy is 10yr, got my own authority after that.
Hey quick question what was the pay like for Delta Express far as weekly gross . I was thinking about signing on with them . Your insight would be greatly appreciated
My driver sat along the Mexican Tx border for a week after he dropped off there . No loads ! My advise when this happens is... call the dispatch and ask them where you should move your van to get a load when you get stuck somewhere. It sucks cause you have to pay for more gas , but at least you can get going somewhere. Live and learn ! That was frustrating !
Its wonderful that you share your experience, I enjoy your videos
I appreciate your knowledge and know how...I'm new and definitely trying to get my feet grounded in this business...I see that the video is a year old, but advice is priceless..I want to pick your head...become a student! The rates is something I like to know more of
The cell phone audio and video quality is actually good .
I am cheap what can I say lol
GREAT information. Just what I needed. Thanks!
Are you looking to be a expediter?
Yes I am. How is business since the pandemic? It was definitely a go before the outbreak, but not I'm concerned about purchasing a vehicle and business gets slow
Have you considered running on your own authority? Just doing load boards?
Big D, what’s the least you get a mile? I purchased a small reefer/box truck and I can’t wait to get driving. Day one, no loads but I’ll keep calling.
I can't seem to locate BGS that you mentioned. I'm thinking owner/operator but might try a stint with a fleet owner to try things out. Care to make recommendations?
Following the page now. Thanks for the info.
Great video series! I have enjoyed everyone of them so far. I enjoy how real you are making it. Sadly, people will still not listen. My question for you and possible future video is maintenance , taking care of your equipment, and having a maintenance savings account. I know you have touched on that in other videos, but I would like to hear more from you on this important subject. If I heard you correctly you went about 7000 miles in that 11 day period. For most vehicles you should have already had an oil change and tire rotation by now or getting one very, very soon. Do you use full synthetic oil and Lucas treatment like Alan Paxton or do you do something different? How much money do you put away each week for future maintenance and repairs? Are you doing XX cents per mile or a flat rate per week? Saving any money for the down payment on the next van? The clock is ticking and odometer is spinning. Being well capitalized is a key to success in any business and especially this one. You have got be able to survive the downs. People going out as a O/O with no experience and on a shoe string budget are just setting themselves up for failure in my eyes. They need to prepared. Thank you for your time and effort producing this great channel.
Will do a video on this soon
thank you for providing great info , any suggestion for decent broker/dispatch? .Thx
I like the extended wheelbase, highroof transit 350. They just handle really well and ride real smooth. The one I drive for my job has the ecoboost engine in it, and it can really fly down the interstate if you don't pay attention. Got it up to just over 100 and didn't even realize it because I wasn't paying attention.
Good info & tips, thanks. What about hauling loads for roadieand some other gig apps? There's one I don't remember, but they ask for commercial van insurance of 200k.. I have an old 15 passenger van that I was thinking about using...thanks & stay safe out there
Thank you for your time and expertise
Thanks ! You are very informative.
Just had a question. would it be a good idea to pull a small trailer like a 5x8 or 6x12 light trailer say 3000lbs gvwr for a partial 2nd load or more weight capacity. always had that in mind but never see any sprinter o/o o it. any advice would be great. Thanks very much !!!!
Good information.. Thank you for the video..
Thank you for helpful information about the van. But I have some more questions about that. Does a mileage on van matter to get loads and the title (if it is rebuilt). Thanks!
Thank For The Great Info 👍. What was the name of Company you was Talking about VGS? ?
That's the name out of Ohio
@@expeditingwithbigd6527 whats a good company to go with on the south east for a cargo van
Heard nothing in this vid about rates ..that’s the main reason for moving freight ..yes? ..and if it’s 5 years (5 years??) on the vehicle ..why bother buying anything but a new one ..as you’ll be in a vehicle that will not qualify very soon ..just a few thoughts ..
Do I need to register a company LLC or Inc. Do I need MC number? Do I need hazmat? Do I need to file quarterly fuel to IFTA? I drove truck trailer for few years now I want to start van. I always worked for company so they took care of my fuel bill and registration ins etc. So I have an idea what I need but not how to go about it. Any help is really appreciated 🤗
is there such a thing a driving local as a owner operator or would it be too saturated and too little money.
Hello,
I have purchased a 2019 Dodge Ram Promaster and I am looking for loads. Can you suggest a few sites to look into in order to keep as busy as yourself?
Im going to do this myself but im going through panther
Any luck?
Can i please get in touch with you..its critical..i dont wanna fail in this business and i really could use some help from an experienced guy like yourself
7200 miles in 11 days doesn't mean anything what was the rate per mile or how much money did you make in those 11 days is what matters
I got my MC can you please tell me what is the best load board i can use???
Great info !
When you talk insurance are you talking about cargo only or liability comprehensive collision and cargo all together so basically have regular auto insurance and get cargo through the expediting company????
All of it cargo and the commercial vehicle insurance
Big D I am a new owner in Ohio and I wish I would have known that my insurance almost doubled because my driver is under 35 and doesn't have an Ohio drivers license . If he wasn't so dang good I would have to get someone else. Live and learn . But you might want to mention that. Sound kinda discriminating I know, but ppl need to take that into account.
You are awesome
Did you say BGS that Allen worked for before ??? Where are they located?
VGS
I had never even heard of expediting until a couple of days ago. I got approved by Bolt Express, but you have to be an owner operator. Could you make money doing this if you stayed at a cheap hotel every night instead of sleeping in a van?
Terry G no
You’d make more money with Uber/Lyft
Get your own loads making bids
ericbell540@gmail.com
Eric Bell good luck finding loads with a 3 day old MC#
Hi Big D. My goal to finance my own van one day is it true do you know that with a poor fico (500/510/530) I would need huge down payment. I've been told 1/3 or $10,000. Thank you
Tough to get that done we need to raise your score I will do a video on how to do that but yea the 3rd down is about right
Thank you men..I want to do this job..please explain from day one . Today I found the van freightliner what next please? do I need mc number or dot #..I have aready corporation
dat load board the best one good luck bro
@@thealgeriansinnewyork7714 thank u
@@thealgeriansinnewyork7714 do the accept sprinter plz
Ford master cargo 250 the best for load bro if you need any help just let me know thanKs
@@thealgeriansinnewyork7714 Am interested ,which company do you suggest?
Is there a way to find regional or local loads in a cargo van? I want to drive part time?
ericbell540@gmail.com can direct you to loads
Im thinking about getting a 2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY is it a good idea to buy considering that its at the 5 year mark?
No...
@@expeditingwithbigd6527 so get a 2016 and up
hi bid d say what is your opion with owner operator having own dispatcher , versus working for fleet owner . secondd if would what is your comment on a plus expediting company out of dayton ohio thanks sir
Great video. Few questions.
I am interested in expediting as owner operator. I live in New Jersey. No loads here but willing to work. I have no OTR experience.
I will buy new van like yours.
1. Will I be able to sign with any good company? I am doing this for better pay not vacation.
2. Do I set up LLC or individual for my owner operator?
From your video as I understand I find the dispatch first, that will sign me on than buy the van. This might take a month or two. Will dispatch still hold my spot. I don’t want to buy a van and not be able to sign to any carrier.
3. Which is a better way to secure a dispatch and a van?
Insurance will come into play when buying a van.
4. If not with a carrier do I just buy commercial insurance for collision and comprehensive since there is no cargo. Cargo insurance can be added later I assume.
5. Assuming I signed with a carrier If carrier provides insurance and I have not bought the van yet. Will I be able to use their policy at the time of van purchase?
Most everyone talks about expediting and experience on the road but this initial steps are never discussed. This is the first video that gave me some great information. Help???
Call me this week 513 836 7104
Big D thank you for taking time out talking with me. Be safe.
There is work in jersey looking for loads contact ericbell540@gmail.com.
You ever think about getting your CDL?
Good information.
Подходит ли для этой работы GMC Savana cargo van 3500?
Who is getting you your loads for you? Are you working with a broker or are you signed on with a 3PL like XPO?
This ericbell540@gmail.com can help you
@@ericbell1687 I am interested but want to know more about getting loads.
@@marybooker4885 good morning you can sign up with a company or load board where are you located I can refer a company?do you have mc#?
@@ericbell1687 yes I do
What's a average weekly gross and expenses?
Do you think the promaster 2500 is my best bet starting out?
I have one and love it ! lots of room . get a high top and make sure it's a 159 Wheel Base . not a 136
@@lkhommes1 thank you for responding. I really appreciate it. Let me know of any options or anything. I plan to purchase soon
I have a friend who runs 30 Sprinters and they all are 2007.
Age of van should not be a factor it's all about the mileage I can have a 2012 with 25k mileage or a 2018 with 300k mileage
Shouldn't but it is
Can you expedite in a diesel pickup truck?
Matt no
Are you still expeditng
Can I sign up with more than one dispatch?
Yes you can. Must ask if they are a multi carrier.
What is the pay for mile now? I did it for 7 years used to get paid $2 a mile and then within the 7 years when I came out I used to only get 80 cents per mile
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I have a 2500 pro master my own authority which Load Board do you recommend
ericbell540@gmail.com can help you with this.
Khan can send me ur email I have questions for u please
dat loadboard or 123loadboard
@@TheGaraseyBoyz aqilmkhan21@gmail.com
Many owner operators are just getting a DAT load board membership and booking their own loads. $99.00 a month and you can choose where you want to go. Yes...it does work, but all expenses are yours. No fuel surcharge...No credit for empty move like some companies help with. And no insurance discount advantage. it's all on you, and you pay full price for insurance. Advantage is. No company BS and if they start reducing the Sprinter fleet, you could care less.
Would love to ask you questions about the DAT load board. Please send your contact
could you be more clear please.
It is not that easy to get in anywhere if you do not have at least 2 years experience OTR with most carriers and / or fleet owners...
Churn and burn!!!!🚐💰💰💰💰💰💰
Picture quality is good w your phone...
Sometimes Facebook market has some good deals.
Will i need a DOT number to begin?
Yes you do
Nissan nv you are crazy lololoo
Its proven to be the one with the least issues out here lol
@@expeditingwithbigd6527 if that's the case I don't see alot of Nissan's NV out there I hear Chevrolet is because you see alot of contractors with them Chevy it GMC now Chevy us coming out with hight top extended in 2022
It’s me Big D follow me at courier driving with big d
Sounds like it's not worth it
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