What's needed before your first trip | Expediting Cargo Van Life
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- Most needed before you make your first trip.
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I have been a trucker since 2003.
Mr Eagle!!
I am here to learn from you!
We are going to make this happen!
I used to do courier deliveries and pickups for DHL and for a third party courier service company in Orlando and I definitely want to get into the expediting cargo van freight doing OTR .. I hope my business application to get a Sprinter Van gets APPROVED so I can get started soon
Did your app go through? I'm an Expeditir with a High roof extended 2018 Fird Transit and might be leaving the industry
@@questioneverything594 hello are you still looking to sale ur Van??
@@kingofkings5175 maybe. U intetested?
@@questioneverything594 why are you leaving? And what price on the van? If you haven’t sold it yet
@@MACHOx3_theRealestateGamecat I'm out of the industry. I canceled my commercial insurance last week. I need to be local because my wife and I just adopted two kids. Nit sure what I'm going to do with the van. Its a 2018 High Roof extended Ford Transit with 180k on it.
Thanks for the great video’s. You’ve inspired me to get a sprinter van and get started asap. I’ve been working for someone else driving a dump truck but have been looking for something different.
It’s crazy, be this is exactly my life bro. Currently driving a tri axle dump truck. Now me and my fiancée are taking this step and starting our business!
Excellent content. I hope to have my van soon looking forward to this!
Great advice and outstanding video as always 👍 👍
Your advice is great
You my friend look like cotton weary from scream. Thank you for all the information you give out
Nice set up, 👌 👍 👏
Thank you for the info. Really appreciate it sir
Beautiful family keep that unit up
Excellent tips, man!
Hey my friend, I'm sure your maintenance schedule might be different than the dealer's schedule on 4 cylinder diesel, Being that we're constantly on the road. So whats your schedule on oil changes, cabin filter, spark plugs, maybe brake fluid, transmission oil & filter, and fuel filter.
Because of your honesty in this industry and great advice on sprinter vans, I apologize that I keep bothering you for information. Thank you so much again.
10k miles on oil changes and oil filter together, and Mines a V6 and it's a diesel van... There's no spark plugs in diesels. Cabin filter gets replaced whenever it looks dirty. Brake fluid I never replace, transmission fluid every 100k miles, fuel filter maybe every 75 k. I do it all myself. No need to pay dealership for basic maintenance.
@@Eagle-Xpress Yes, I want to do it myself too. 4 cyl is about the same as 6cyl when it comes to maintenance I see. Thx brother!
@@Eagle-XpressLove your content
Was it a steep learning curve to do your basic maintenance on a mercedes? @@Eagle-Xpress
Cant you use load locks as well to block off a pallet?
Securing with straps is the most secure way in a van.
Man my back stretcher the truth on the road lol
Did you just use regular insulation for the walls ( like from the hardware store) i've seen they recommend using some super expansive wool for it.
Foam blow in was used for the walls and Styrofoam insulation was used for the cealing.
Hey how is it going I was wondering if your sprinter came with E track
No. I installed it myself
Great videos brother!!! Just curious, I know you love your Mercedes Sprinters, question is, 4cyl diesel vs 6cyl diesel for otr. I'm thinking 6cyl since it has more power which equals less wear. what's your opinion. I know you love the 5 cylinders, but I have availability for 4 or 6. Thank you again.
If u can get a 4 cyl 2.1 L get it. Mines a 3.0 V6 and with these fuel prices I'd love to have a 2.1 liter. I was searching for a 4 cyl but the only one at a steal of a price was this V6 so I took it. Diesel provides plenty of power and torque in a 4cyl.
What's the best way to mount the bed to the van wall? For my fold-up bed, I drilled a wooden strip to the wall and attached the bed on hinges to that. My bed looks very similar to yours, however over time mine started slipping off with the screws ripping out, tearing the metal wall.... any feedback much appreciated! Thanks for the video info
Maybe you used short screws. I used 3 or maybe they were even 4 inch screws and there's also leds underheath of that strip for support on mine.
Stick is for when u get lonely
Is the Pro Master 2500 subject to DOT regulations as far as stopping at weigh stations??
If it's a regular cargo van and not a box truck then no.
So your heater has an independent source of energy or does it work from the battery energy source how do you prevent battery drain do you have an inverter with a lithium-ion battery and recharge system what about an AC system for the hot summertime or states that have hot weather conditions all year round what if I need to cook in the van can I install an induction two-burner foldable stove and a small enough refrigerator that won't interfere with
the freight space ?
It's connected to a regular battery and does not kill in within 24 hrs. I don't need ac there's a roof vent and van is completely insulated. I don't cook in the van.
Hi, nice video man, are you hiring?
This may be a silly question, but after screwing the tracks to the floor is there any chance of water getting into the floor on rainy days? Or do the screws not puncture completely through the floorboard?
I only screw them into the wood...not the metal floor.
Great video! Currently looking to buy a Sprinter, which model would you recommend (trims/dimensions,2500 or 3500, diesel or gas)?
99% of sprinters are diesel. And if it's a 3500 make sure it's not a dually.
@@Eagle-Xpress thanks! As mentioned in my previous post, looking to buy a van to become an owner-operator, might reach out to you if I have more questions or maybe even join Eagle Xpress as an owner-operator when ready.
@Eagle Xpress I was looking at sprinters would the 4cyl gas good for this job or 6cyl
@@djruss2751 4 cylinder 2.1 liter is also a diesel
@@Eagle-Xpress Even Ford Transit Sprinter vans are diesel?
What do you fasten e-track down with? I mean it's like if you had a Bryan collision with that pallet is still stay there
E track screws in onto your existing floor.
@@Eagle-Xpress well I get that, I was asking you what you fastened it down with??? Nuts and bolts, or screw's
Any recommendation on how to install E tracks in your cargo van 🤔
Just screw them into the floor....super easy
@eagle express
it is matter where my location is because am living n philadelphia
No, your location does not matter. As long as you can go long haul all over 48 states for few weeks at a time without returning home this could be the job for you!
Ok thank you very much I will get my van next week
Do I have to be vaccinated to work for y'all?
Nope
@@Eagle-Xpress SWEET
Why do you say not to get a 3500 dully sprinter just curious.
It's too narrow inside and pallets do not fit between wheel wells. Dually sprinters are not for this type of work.
Am thinking to buy a Ford transit T250 with sliding Rh door 148 long medium roof is that enough to work in your company?????
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@@blackreaction5804 needs to be a high roof and at least 144 inches long inside to haul up to 3 standard size pallets. 48x48... That's our company minimum standard.
Wrong . The transit 250 or 350 medium roof is just fine . Bought mine in 2017 .318000.00 miles on it now and maybe 3 times I've lost a 3 pallet load
I have ram pro-master 2500 high roof. Can you send me some information.
If its an extended one we can work together. But it must be the long wheel base. And our email address is in the description. Please email it for an application.
Is 144 wb to short for this job?
needs to have 144" long loading floor space to work with us. Otherwise too much standing around without a load waiting for something to fit in that tiny van
Did I need my own D.o.T number to work in your company?
No, its not needed for cargo van operations
Are you hiring owner operators ?
Yes but that depends if you own an extended and high roof van.
@@Eagle-Xpress yes of course, i stay in California just got a van been watching your videos would like to work with you !
Willing to work across the states, have a partner driver as well. Let me know if i can apply somewhere!
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What’s your email information I have some questions
its in the description
How much does it cost to setup E-trac? And can anyone do it? And how much are the straps?
E tracks are 22$ for 5ft at harbor freight right now. Not sure how much straps are but that's a good investment no matter the cost.
@@Eagle-Xpress ok thanks