Expediting Cargo Van Business | Straight Up - No Sugar Coating
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- Want the truth, it's in this video. Raw and honest explanation.
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I'm a truck driver. The usual route is AZ to NY, not afraid of long hrs/miles or weather conditions. I'm looking to change into expediting. Seems to me the same miles and sleep (or lack there of) pattern, but with a lot less stress. I'll watch more no sugar coding vids before making a decision. Thx for the info.
Great info
I drove OTR, but came off the road because my kids were so young, they're 18 plus now. I'm quitting the construction business for good, can't make any money and its killing my body so i'm looking into this. I have a great driving record, no alcohol or drugs, i only sleep 4 to 5 hours a night and i love to travel. Looking at vans now and gathering info for this new journey. Thanks for the video.
Like wise , good luck too you
Been driving since 11. Was a chauffeur in NYC, put allot of hours. I loved my job. I have no wife or kids so this is perfect for me.
This is definately a young man's occupation. Lack of sleep will kill you later. "If you do not take time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness." It will bite you later. Good luck!
Thank you for your input.
@@Eagle-Xpress Would a husband/wife team work better? I could see Owner/Operator teams doing well. Still, this is very interesting.
That’s what I did with a big truck for 27 years,brother you’ve never lied about that.I bought a van for part time gig work,but sometimes I miss what I call “Stretching out”.I’m sure I wouldn’t mind doing it a little bit here on the East coast.God bless on your business ventures bro!
Exactly. If any driver crashes & dies because he/she was forced to sleep only 2 to 3 hrs, could the family sue that company? So, now drivers die and the company shrugs and say, "O'well, I guess he wasn't meant for this job. Now the owner needs new drivers?" Any company who values the package over the driver isn't worth the risk. It's against the law to make drivers sleep only 3 hrs. And, when a driver sleeps 6 hours, he's not worthy of a job? Talk about no sugar coating. Drowsy driving is against the law and sooo many things can go wrong resulting from unsafe driving. I could drive 10-14 hours but since my body needs 6-7 of sleep and time to feed my body to give my brain and heart energy to work another 14 hrs. Oh wait, are we expected to eat while we're driving too...I hope not. Even electric vehicles need maintenance and recharging. You could never tell a electric vehicle that takes 6-12 to fully charge and get 300-400 miles to hurry up and charge in 4 hours and get 800 miles. That electric vehicle will end up dead on the side of the road. Then why would anyone or any company force a human to do it?
Amen brother. This business turned me to an old man real quick. In 7 years I aged about 15 yrs., hips hurt, back hurts, feet hurt. And lack of sleep definitely did it. You can't make your body sleep just because you need sleep and you haven't had sleep. Different sleep schedules everyday is the worst. Add and lack of exercise and a terrible diet on the road and you're asking for disaster. Nobody over 35 should be doing it.
IMPOSSIBLE, IMPOSSIBLE, IMPOSSIBLE
Did he honestly say 1500 miles and more? A day? That is Literally impossible?
The average speed limit across the country is 65mph, if a person drove non stop for 24hrs which is literally impossible without fueling, without stopping for anything., Just constantly have his or her right foot on the gas pedal for 24hrs and diapers on his or her A$$, that individual will cover just a little over 1500 miles. After delivering whatever load. He or she would be in a Coma for at least 10hrs the next day.
Honestly, tell all of us, watching your channel, how many realistic miles per week should they or we expect to drive? When they work for you or any other company that is out there, Cause when it comes to Physics and Reality. It really is IMPOSSIBLE.
Physically, Mentally, Realistically 1500 miles ANDDDD more per day?, is literally impossible for any age person, unless they are snorting powerful stuff, A van that has a fuel tank that carries over 100 gallons of fuel, A seat that is designed to be a toilet and flush their waste all over the highway, it literally is impossible.
SO please tell all of us!
How many miles a week do you expect someone to Realistically drive?
There's parts in Texas that are 80 mph for example and you can go a bit over the limit. I think when he said some of his guys do 1500 miles per day, he most likely meant they do that occasionally. If they're doing that every day then they will soon learn that's not smart.
West coast and montana, UT, WY, and many many other states have a speed limit of 80mph for the most part. Usually at least 70 and you can always do 75mph and clear up to 1500 miles with fuel stops and quick bathroom break. If I can do it I know it can be done. But it's not for everyone and definitely not for weak drivers.
it takes me about 15 hours to do 1000 miles with stops for gas..
Here is a recipe for disaster. Communication is number two on the list. Since this Eagle Express driver doesn't go east of Utah tells me a lot. My example, I have driven from Houston to San Francisco dead head to Los Angeles, and picked up for delivery to Chicago. You can't do it without sleep or else crash. Loads right now are slower than in the past but take care of yourself. How can you be just a west coast driver and be happy with loads? Mileage is a way to get paid and those rates should be paid within 24 hours. This is what I have been accustomed to. How can you maintain a vehicle at .85cent per mile, not sleep and crash? Never does he mention weight. So if the weight is at the upper limit of my vehicles payload limit, I will get more money or I won't load it. I have to replace the rubber, shocks, brakes, and fluids. Don't let anyone run your van down just to keep making them rockin' chair money. Respect the game and play by the established rules, not the shut up and drive mentality. Did I mention insurance $$$$? And I still haven't mentioned #1 on the list. So number 3 on the list is three-fold, trust/traveling/weather, yeah the weather moves and someone better be calling me because I have emailed my planned route into dispatch. Tornados at night in OK, KS, AR, TN.TX. AL are killers. Avoid them or crash. Ice Storms in OK leave carnage on ice packed highways. It"s not even black ice! It is not just on bridges, It is 55 miles of creeping if you're brave. So number one is SAFETY FIRST It will save you tush, out.
I myself the owner of Eagle don't go east of UT. All our drivers drive all over 48 states.
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
So true this guy talks like its a Beautiful
blue sky Spring day out there everyday
Where do you sleep on the Roof of the
van. 1 accident and your Company
goes to court aka Lawyers.
Very true. It’s better to drive someone else’s vehicle and make 85 cents per mile with no expenses and get a 10 hour break every day instead of the insane 4 hours he’s suggesting. It’s proven that anything less than 5 will absolutely destroy your health, and 8 hours is what the body needs. No reason to cut years off your life driving 20 hours per day.
Tornadoes rarely occur in Alabama. And when it does occur it's usually only in North Alabama .
Being an owner operator, with expenses and having to be otr, living in a van, and then taking freight for less than $1 a mile is absolutely insane to me. People are going to run themselves and their vehicles into the ground running like that.
Better to move for less than to lose money that day. Especially when fuel has come down so much lately. I'm sure we'll be back to 80 to 85 cents a mile soon and be grateful to move at those rates. And of course it's easier for those who have a paid off vehicle vs the ones with big note payments. But the strong will survive and weaker ones will quit. That's how it's been for the last 8 yrs.
THAT'S RIGHT....STOP HAULING CHEAP FREIGHT! WHY HELP A BROKER?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DEADHEAD TO NEXT PICK UP.
@@oceanbreeze9863 This guy is talking about "grateful to move freight at 80-85 cents a mile" 😆
Diesel fuel right now is about .22 cents a mile in a van, insurance and maintenance adds *at least* another .11 cents a mile to that. A van note can add another .5 to .10 cents a mile.
.85 - .33= .52 cent a mile.
Add a note to that and it's somewhere between .42-.47 a mile or less.
This guy is grateful to move freight for .50 cent or less a mile. Absolute insanity. Sounds like he's trying to rope suckers into taking dirt cheap freight for his company.
You can literally make more money doing overtime and a crappy 9-5 and be home every night, than these guys do, living in their van otr. I would stay local and do courier work before I'm living in my van moving freight, thousands of miles a week for less than .50 cent a mile after expenses.
@@jy1178 yes we are grateful. Go see how much semi trucks are moving freight for right now. Check their incurance costs and their operating costs. Vans are making way more money than a semi truck right now. God Bless.
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
I did expedite for a couple years and loved it. If you got the drive and are motivated and have common sense you can do well. Unfortunately got very sick and had to quit. But would do it again if i could.
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
Keyword “Got very sick”
I like your no-nonsense approach to your videos and the way you run your company I can appreciate that
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
I’m military and I usually sleep about 4-5 hours a night, sometimes less. I frequently drive long distances. I still wouldn’t work for you. I don’t care how much you pay, with your attitude you will run out of talent and cap your business prematurely. The whole point of work is there’s always a learning curve. You don’t just eliminate people just because they are trying to learn. Thank god I watched this video, I know to not watch anymore of your bs.
👍 God Bless.
Brand new here, thanks for the unsweetened version. I'm planning to do this soon. Researching for tips to prepare and to get the right van and this video helped tremendously.
I'm 57 years old single I'm use to working 80hrs a week to jobs...nothing keeping me home
As of January 1 2024 the fmcsa is forcing over the road companies that they put drivers in motels and no sleeping in vehicle due to heavy safety issues
Maybe that's for vehicle over 10k gvw but we're not fmcsa compliant with cargo vans.
14-16 hours a day driving is the most i can really do. Dispatchers talk like im suppose to do more.
I'm a dispatcher and I can easily do more and prove by example. That's why it's not for everyone. The ones that can't drive like that are made for this job. No worries, theres other things out there for the people that can't do this.
Surprised it's legal to can someone for not wanting to drive tired. Any gvwr over 10k, you could take the company to court for firing you for not driving tired or not breaking hours of service.
@@tangydiesel1886 if people keep advertising that they drive 20 hours and require their drivers to drive 20 hrs per day, you better believe the government will start regulating this.
Very good explanation. I will definitely get your number and contact your company to get signed up. You are a very straight out guy and I am very happy you as a person represent your company... 👍👌
As a semi truck driver hearing someone say they can drive 1500 miles per day, I’m jealous and wondering how y’all haven’t killed anyone
It’s not for the weak and not every "driver" can do it.
@@Eagle-Xpress I team drove doubles/triples endorsement, averaged 650 miles each with per day(1300 miles daily) but my job is not for everyone. So I definitely understand and agree with that statement
@@jaytpharaoh8411 except 1300 miles driving team isn’t dangerous though. Driving 1500 miles solo is just plain stupid. It’s not being weak.
You mean I would have to actually work!!??🤣🤣🤣
I like sleep and not running hard
@@piedadstoffel5955 Nothing wrong with that. You recognize this isn't for you. Maybe courier work is suited for you.
@@EverythingApax exactly u guys that do it it's great for you not every body can hold up to that
Then expediting is not for you.
I been expediting since September, and still trying to figure out if it’s for me.
I have no wife and kids are grown. I am on the grind and looking for a sprinter and OTR. I dont care about further runs. I will go CA to FL and anywhere else. I dont care how far or where as long as the pay is right then Im going. Will be calling soon.
Man is Frank and honest . Respect 🫡 ✊🏿
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
You can, should and WILL make what you put in (with a competent carrier/broker/Dispatcher) and the DRIVE!!!
Hello I’m really interested to do this
Bottom line is cargo van expediting requires true grit to last. It’s a marathon, not a sprint (even in my black 2019 MB Sprinter 2500 high roof, extended length, single RWD.) Just started in 2022, after a ton of research, including Eagle Express videos and Everything Apax videos. Realistically, you need to have some money in the bank before getting started because, like any business, there are startup expenses. I also had a couple of interruptions: had to re-register the van in another state because Progressive stopped insuring commercial vehicles in certain states, then I needed my gallbladder removed October. So, because these interruptions and just getting started, I stay on the road for 6 to 8 weeks and home for one week. The longer you can run, the better the income. Heard about a guy that was with my carrier/dispatcher who ran for a few years, made serious income, and then retired. Probably single. My wife and I are empty nesters. Thank God for FaceTime and she stays plenty busy. Makes home time more special, too. Thank God I’m healthy enough to do this at 63+ years! Black Card Planet Fitness international membership helps with that. And provides thousands of places nationwide to get an occasional shower, too. Again, OTR expediting takes true grit or nothing 😁😎🫡
I live in Chicago , I wanna buy sprinter and I wanna d that …what your suggestion?.
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
@@tomaszkowalczyk3031 Buy some real estate and work hard at your day job. Don’t fall for this shit.
8 weeks out and have a wife home? Hmmm and she just wait for u?
What dispatch company you use do they keep you busy.
If you dont have a big van, this job is not for you. If you like to sleep, this job is not for you. If you like playing video games & chilling with the homies all the time, this job is not for you. I'm just joking😂😂😂😂 Great video, man, I love the straight forwardness. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
lol...but its the truth...someone has to tell people because they spend all their saving investing into a van....not fair if they dont hear the whole hard cold truth
@@Eagle-Xpress I agree!! 💯🎯
if you're lazy...
forget anything
you reap what you $ew
Looks like you're stressing, find better rates or else you will lose those drives, maybe broker business is not for you.
Not stressing at all. I don't dictate the rates, spot market does. If you don't like them there's a line of people who are happy to come on board and driver for market rates
I'm definitely getting in this business. I already drive alot in my CDL bus. I need the money. Love driving. Been driving for over 10years.
Sir, quick question , how do you sleep in this van.? I see there is an option to lay down . Do you sleep while sitting on your seat?
I do sleep in it, it has a sleeper. Theres a few videos on the sleeper as well on the channel.
Thanks for the straight talk, much appreciated. Im in the researching stage of the expediting business. Considering it . Question, how are roadside breakdowns handled?
Usually broker finds another vehicle things get recovered by someone else as no matter what happens freight needs to deliver on time. Nobody is going to wait for a repair. And driver gets charged accordingly to what the recovery vehicle charges for their services.
This is a great info, Thank you very much!
My question is what makes Cargo Van better than 53ft dry van company driver? I was company driver for ten years and forced out by some situations with family. I would just normally wake up before I had an alarm for that next load each day because of repetition.
I'd love to get back into the road and make some dough. Please send me a message. I'm used to the road I've just had bad things happen with whistelblowing on my former company and bad situations
I'm great communicating with shippers. My company didn't like how I'd call the shipper to let them know the actual ETA
I'll look at your page
You are actually merciful with the home time. I work 1 month and home for 3-4 days.
Ouch. Our drivers decide how much home time they want. We don't make anyone work, it's peoples choice as an owner operator.
@@Eagle-Xpresshow much percentage do u take? Do u provide rate con?
@@Eagle-Xpresscould you be a straight shooter with me and just say for instance if I ran out of San Diego California and I woukd like to stay in Arizona / California is that possible ??
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
@@redblue2644 if you don't mind what kind of local job did you land a local committed route or you work for another company? thanks and highly appreciated
I have a small fleet, i can tell just by watching something just went down and you needed to vent and get people to see what time it is. I do this myself more than i would like. Love the content man, keep it up
It's not vent it's just the hard truth that a lot of folks need to hear because they think Dispatch is going to be babysitting them the whole time. Drivers need to know this is real life and Dispatch is not a travel agency that can get them a load only in a certain direction they feel like going.
@@Eagle-Xpress Yeah, Im the owner and i Dispatch as well, you really have to vet your people on what they are signing up for, which you have to just learn as you go, I thought i Vet my people with the best of them, but you learn something new every day, but typically when you learn something you probably just went through hell to learn it
@@michaelbentley8376 yep, and brokers are not the forgiving type. When it's their mistake it's ok...but when it's ours or drivers then all hell breaks loose and it's always carriers fault....no forgiveness of any kind, we always must pay the price.
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
How to contact you
I work for a company for 3 weeks on and off for 3 weeks,in a different industry,would this work for your company?
Because i am just learning about this kinda stuff.
Straight shooter! Need more of this! Safe Travels!!!
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
Great video working on a van see you soon
I would like to join with Eagle Xpress however I do not own a van. Is there anyway I can drive and use the companies vehicle?
That’s 15-18 hours of driving in a day with 24 hours. 10 hours of break including sleep, food/lunch and the rest sounds doable for a long period of time.
I would definitely work with this guy no BS.
Great 1st hand experience video! Thank you for the honesty!
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
Dispatch yourself people! Save the hassle of dealing with asshole dispatchers and giving them a cut of your money no need to work for a dispatcher
Very honest vid. Thanks. What about insurance? Is it required?
Of course. 1 Mil liability, 100k cargo unlimited mileage commercial policy is a must
My longest streak on the road was 2.5 months.
now that you liked my comment that has changed. i have now been on the road for almost a year and no longer with eagle xpress.
I expeditated for Panther Logistics for a little over 5 months. I really loved it. Can we piggy back off the companies Insurance policy?
Nope. How is their insurance supposed to cover you hauling a load for another company? Also our rule is that drivers are exclusive to Eagle Xpress, cannot work with any other companies.
@@Eagle-Xpress Thank you, I kinda thought that, but just wanted to ask, thank you!
You really make it sound horrible 😒
Sorry but sometimes truth sounds horrible
@@Eagle-Xpress
Where were you when I got married? 😒
I think this video is spot on for making money working with the company he mentioned.
However, to make money in this business, you need money… regardless if you’re working for the company that he mentioned or if you plan on starting your own company.
Money to purchase equipment: depending on what you plan on transporting, you need money to buy vehicles: cars, vans, trucks, etc.
Money to cover operational expenses: gas, repairs, phone etc.
Money to cover payroll: you def need a min of 3-4 drivers on your team to make money) need a small management team. if you think you’re going to make money solo, you’re basically burning your candle at both ends.
There are a few other things that are required, but you easily figure that out once you have the above mapped out.
That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. If you're solo, you get an mc number for $300. One time fee.
Get a combined vehicle and commercial policy for insurance.
And you run load board software on a phone or laptop.
Pick good loads, and don't be afraid of taking a day off and resting if rates are crap.
You can make great money.
If you work for someone else, they don't calculate your fatigue and rest. If they only make moderate money, they send you on a load even if you are tired.
If one were to buy a used Mercedes Sprinter extended high roof van, what is the most reliable engine to look for, and what is the average maintenance costs per mile (scheduled and non scheduled) to operate with a yearly total of about 90K. From what I've heard Mercedes van of a higher repair costs than Ford, and there's fewer Mercedes dealers around, and their may be a delay in getting parts since they may come from Europe. Thanks for your channel, good job.
This is my 3rd van I do all my own maintenance and never had any issues getting parts. They can alwats be ordered by the dealership from a main store a x bd shipped to them within days. Diesel engine is what you want. Either 4 cyl or V6
I feel like I can do anything if I'm motivated to do so and I don't sleep I only take naps
Look I been a long haul driver hauling cars that dealers wanted the day they bought them I'm very interested in the work y'all doing I understand the trucking business when the freight there ya got to roll I'll haul anywhere I just need to know how to get with a no bull crap company if ya can help me I'll appreciate it I'm no young buck but I still can roll with the best of them I'm from south Carolina I just need to come by here once a month to pay my bills so if you can help I will appreciate it thank you for your time
It's no secret transportation business is not at its best for a while now. Trucking has been down for 2 yrs and expediting has been slower and cheaper this year. It's also over saturated with way too many drivers that causes the rates to be low plus rates are down as is already. If you really want to get on the road that bad you can but don't tell us that we didn't warn you that it's not the best time for it when you end up sitting around waiting for freight. There's also predictions that 2024 will be even worst than 2023. Hope they're wrong but you have to be prepared for that.
I have a Dodge sprinter with a diesel and I would like to find out more about this working for you
There's over 300 videos about what we do on the channel. Vans must be under 10 yrs old though. That's our contracts with brokers.
Thanks for the straight up info bud! You earned yourself a new subscriber 😊
I'm an over the road truck driver I think it would be a little easier than driving an over the road truck
I appreciate the honesty man
I need a van… don’t have the money to afford one….this job is definitely for me just need a van….
I did this for a while with a chevy express van. I realized i need a bigger better van.
I'll be shopping for my next cargo van soon and I'm definitely going to get me one with a high roof and extended but when I did it back in December of 2022 it was a very fun experience the longest drive I did was from Wyoming back here to Dallas Texas 17 hours straight with covid that was the longest drive of my life
I think these jobs pay about $1 per mile. So $100K per year means you car can get over 120K miles per year including the empty mileage.. for that type of mileage a driver should expect a return of $180K per year.....is this number possible.?. I don't know because I have not done this type of work before.
At an average of 80 to 85 cents a mile in the current market $180k a year is not possible.
Kinda sound like force dispatching. Accepting cheap freight sets a bad precedent.
Not accepting freight = take van Keys back to the dealer. Cheaper freight still makes money. We don't dictate the load market rates. It's either go or throw in the towel.
@@Eagle-Xpress 🥴? Not here bud! Not getting out of bed for $1 a mile =cheap freight=slave labor
Question, thinking about buying a cargo van in June … I’m a CDL driver team trucking with prime on my third, year just wondering how much can a single driver make in a week working with you and your company? What’s the percentage that you guys take?
Or you rather me email you guys about my questions
Top guy last week grossed 4200 with some change. But right now is not the time to get into the business. Rates are cheap and freight is slow just like in semi world. We have drivers sitting around waiting for a day or 2 here and there for loads. Gotta wait for better times. Otherwise you'll just be breaking even after all expenses.
Hence the word "Expedite"!
noone is a morning person, the real question is.. Are you lazy or not? do you have the work ethic?
Great video however in this business you can approach it many ways. I've made as much as 3 dollars a mole short runs and more. Im currently on a load for 2 and fifty cents a mile for about 3 hundred miles. I like when you describe what you'll be up against in this business. You're right not everybody is cut out for it.
Yep... And short miles do pay more or at least we try to make them to pay more for them as it could be drivers only load of the day and just in case it is it has to be compensated as a days work... Or something close to that.
hey !! who you running for it . Because I don't plan to run for no one for 0.85 , that insane
I need 3 hrs sleep per night, no alarm clock needed. Can drive for days straight. Work 19 hrs a day no family/kids. Ill drive to Alaska tomorrow. Can I rent a van to be an independent contractor?
Thanks for your vid man 👍
Sorry we don't work with rental vans. Needs to be owned by the driver.
Are you in Forest Park GA
Started watching it .. thought this guy kind of looks familiar.. Realized it's my cousin i haven't seen in like 12 years HAHA. Thanks for the advice Andrey. Pleasent surprise. Guess this business runs in the blood or something lol - Yarik
That's funny, are you in the expediting business too? Or starting out?
Most important key to success is ambitious to drive and motivated to want something that you really want it.
Even driving 1500 miles in less than 24 hours with no sleep 👌🏽👍🏽
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
This is why driving a rig you can only drive for 11 hrs a day. So you don't kill someone. This company doesn't care about you or other people on the road.
Look at how many people driving a rig 11 hrs a day fall a sleep behind the wheel and kill people. Sleepy people kill people, and we dont work with sleepy fatigued drivers.
@@Eagle-Xpress no you just produce sleepy fatigue drivers. Once you run the dog out of them then it's time to get new drivers to run the dog out of for tour profits.
I drive 13 hours straight in Canada 😂. Is there any cross border work? I know its scary slow in long haul trucking right now. Im a reefer driver. USA and Canada.
Not sure bout cross boarder. We only operate in US.
The stats are 1 pallet loads are the most average, then 2 then 3 pallet loads. A 4 pallet load is rare. Investing in a 4 pallet van is not worth it. Just saying. Be safe. 😁🇺🇸❤️ 25 years otr, 4 years expedite.
8 yrs of expediting for me. Never regret having a 4 pallet van. Need to have room for sleeper, all belongings and Freight.
No ELD, these dispatchers are gonna run these drivers like there’s no tomorrow, 2-3 weeks of 2-3 hour sleep per 24 hours, that’s gonna catch up with the driver fast, all these trucker dipshits complain about ELDs when it’s the single best thing that ever happened to the trucking industry
lol
I don’t understand how you can make money at $.80 a mile? I understand it’s better than deadheading or sitting around twiddling your thumbs. I’m doing a dollar out of the car. But I want more business.
Lots of miles equal profit. I guess if you're not happy with a dollar a mile you might never be happy no matter what the amount will be. If it costs driver 20 to 30 cents a mile to operate why wouldnt it be profitable.
I already heard that tlyou don't work with cutaway truck only sprinter van
I live in Portland area. Want to start up and get connected
Hopefully to do this soon. Thanks for any info. I'm a cdl driver but this sounds alot better for my life
Any opportunity for Ontario, Canada? FAST aproved, Class 1 licence.12 years experience in North -American market, Sprinter Van high roof, standard lenght(3skids).
Sorry we don't cross into Canada.
You don’t have a phone number.
I am a CDL holder, OTR, company driver, and I am too often sent out in old junk trucks with this company and I am serious about getting a new Sprinter Van but need to speak with you about it
You're welcome to email me at the email address in the description of every video.
2-3 weeks home after 2-3 weeks on is very nice. I dispatched 53 ft vans at a large carrier and it was 2-3 weeks on 2-3 days off
That’s insane especially if you have family. At least 7days off 2-3 days off is brutal to anyone body
Just got me a 2002 Chevy express 3500 with all the rear seats out. Are you all still looking for drivers? I’m based in southern KY
We dont work with those type of vans, we only work with extended high roof sprinter style vans.
Thank you boss for this very interesting video
Can I get the tags and insurance from the company
do you hire too i was driving semi but i wanna learn cargo van buisness and i wanna buy my own
My friend transfers medical marijuana from California to Chicago. He makes $2500 every two days.
We stay away from drugs, dont want to have any part in it medical or recreational. But to each its own.
As far as sleep. If i can get one day off a week. Rest and sleep. If i can sleep at less 4 to 5 hours within a 24 hours. Then i can do this. I do have a CDL-A. But i would like to do this. The only 2 states i do not want to do is California or North York. I am ok with the other states. So far i drove on the northeast starts. Start from Texas. I am in TX.
Right now pickers and choosers end up sitting around more and don't average good pay at the end of the week. Gotta go everywhere all over 48 states to make that bread. Otherwise be prepared to do more sitting waiting for a load than driving. That's how things are right now. Same issue every winter holiday season. And current bad load market makes it even worse. Not the best time to get into the business right now. Unless ur dept free and won't have bills besides insurance and fuel.
How much I’m gonna get a week after expenses, I mean Fuel and so on …?
Thanks a lot for sharing such great info like future thinkers like me or new people in this business. ❤
How can i get a job? I drove for Schneider years ago. I want to drive for fleet owner. I dont have a van. I have no kids, not married, female. I want to be out 3-4 weeks or more at a time.
Get on Facebook forums for expediting and see who's hiring on there. Right now things have turned and there isn't a big demand like there was for drivers. But best of luck to you.
Not going to lie from otr to local its been hard to survive in order to make money you got to be an outlaw to make things happen i drive 1000 miles everyday sleep only 3 to 4 hrs i think its possible if you put your hart an soul into it
Yea spring has stayed steady slow so far. Plus that video is from last year things change weekly in this business.
So if I work for Eagle Xpress I have to purchase my own Van and have insurance on it and I make 85 cents to a dollar per mile?
Currently market is down, and rates are averaging 70 to 80 cents max for owner operators.
Get a load out of the house and get a load going home so u don't stay out long
How do I get in contact with your company?
email address is in the description
Hope that sprinter holds up for you , ever wonder why you don't see any fedx sprinters out there any more . best of luck to you don't forget the DOT laws now
That's all FedEx drives is sprinters in my hometown. And DOT does not have any laws for vehicles under 10k gvw.
Are you getting any special type of insurance? Other than just standard automibile insurance?
this requires commercial insurance. 1 mil liability, 100k cargo and unlimited mileage commercial policy. Cant do this work without those minimums.
I scrolled for 5 minutes and couldnt find the email address 😂😂 please repost. Am interested in speaking with you and getting real time details.
Email address is in the description
I move pianos in Los Angeles, I have two econolines and two enclosed trailers that I pull. 14 by 7 ft trailers. Is there something that I can get into with a trailer? I figure I can keep the second band busy by doing this. I'm just looking for more work. What do you think is it possible with the equipment that I already have
We only work with high roof extended sprinter style vans. There's an industry standard. If you hook up a trailer to a van you will be over 10k gvw and will require to have log books and be dot compliant.
i am an owner driver, i would leave europe to work with him. Buy a brand new van Do 5 6 years worth of expediting travel the US. and come back it would be a good experience. I do this in europe. And i love my job man, i just do. I just love being out on the road listening to music and chatting with friends on the phone. I just love busting ass, it makes me happy. Chasing late invoices and negotiating with some shippers is the bit i dont like. I can put on more miles then anyone. I remember once ( i will never do this again) I did a 72 hour stint with like 4 hours sleep. I was hallucinating never again. Exept with him it looks like he will do everything for me.... Lovely. Just drive even better, no need to book loads GREAT. Im prepared to hit the road 3 4 months at time basically live in the van and work 7 days a week. I just need 1 week of a year, and sometimes the morning off for the oild change or whatever. Wash the clothes when there is no load available, clean the van when there is no load available. My hole life is set up to put as many miles as possible. I LOVE EXPEDITING.
I was wondering why someone who was just starting out would choose the expediting business over a CDL career when the commercial drivers make at least as much and have more sane schedules. I think they are restricted to 10 hours per day of driving. Of course there is the initial expanse of the CDL but is there something else I am missing? Thanks for your time!
I used to drive CDL. DOT is a headache. Driving these vans is so easy that it's really not work. For me it's more work managing the sleep schedule. I've never really slept well anyway so it works in my favor. It's basically rotating shifts. In CDL you might spend 8 hrs waiting to be loaded. The Hours of Service laws are really obnoxious. With my sprinter I can whip into anywhere a large pickup can go and take a nap if time permits. The huge upside to all this? I took all of November off to get some projects done at home. Why? Cause I can. Anytime I want with good budgeting. The flexibility and freedom is great.
@@JJDrives valuable insight that is greatly appreciated!
Eagle Express is a scam. They will not tell you what they charge for dispatching fees. "a secret" He sounds like an asshole on the video and really is one in life. This is how he responded to my question about how much you charge for finding loads.
We don't charge % we just add on top of drivers rate !!!!!!!!!!! This means a scam!! This is how he replies avoiding telling you the truth! His company takes a percentage of the gross pay. And they will not tell you what it is. This is one of the most dishonest people in this industry. That is why he can't keep his drivers. He takes too much of a big percentage from the gross pay. That is why he does not want to disclose it. Spread the truth so he does not keep victimizing cargo van drivers. 100 percent of all dispatching companies work on percentage. He is a liar in disguise
Russians-owned companies don't trust these people. Their website is not public either. I was stationed in Russia many decades ago when I was in the military. Locals were always weary of being scammed by employers. It is the culture there
@@SupremeClean-ms3mn ok thanks that’s no way to build a business
@@JJDrives I appreciate this comment here
Hi there! I'm a CEO of a transports operator in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. With a extra large Renault Master 2023, grey like yours. It's a passional job if you love to drive all day long and dispatch important things for our client. And wear a great corporative and security outfit. We ain't cheap but we're the most professional in the area. With a live monitorization service and a continuos communication. Respect traffic codes, vehicle maintenance and your personal wellness. Sleep almost 7 hours per 24h. Have your 3 meals p/ day and drink water. Spend time and bring love to family. The rest will come alone. God bless us! Greetings and good vibes from Barcelona.
Whats average earnings a week if you’re driving 12 hours a day
Sometimes u need to drive 20 plus hour a day of its long miles and a direct load. We get paid per mile not per load or per day. Average is about 85 cents a mile paid to the driver.
So, after you fill your van up with gas you would only make 300-400 a day? That does not seem like much money at all. I will stick to cleaning windows make 125.00 an hour.
THIS IS NOT A JOB FOR ME...BUT IF I HAD TO DO THIS JOB AND WORK WEEKENDS SOMEBODY GOING TO PAY GOOD FOR IT OK. CALLED TIME AND A HALF. THATS THE WAY I WORK IT.
We don't make drivers work weekend or any days for that matter. They choose when they're available for work. And when you're a 1099 self employed there's no time and a half.
Do you always provide driver with a round-trip load? I live in Chicago, based on your experience, is it a busy area to make good money? Thanks!!
In expediting theres no round trip loads unless ur in an area that's a dead zone for loads then brokers and their customers will pay the round trip as they know there's no other freight and that's the only choice they have. If you live in Chicago then no there's no round trip pay as there's freight everywhere out there and they just pay one way like everyone else. Only dead zones can potentially pay deadhead miles.
@@Eagle-Xpress so if you find me a load let's say to drop off in Wisconsin, will you also find me a load to go back to Chicago? or I will go back empty?
is it possible to do this at 18 really want to get into it
I had a question boss, do you guys hire cargo vans with teams of 2 drivers?
Yes but vans need to be extended and high roof.
How many miles can sprinter vans cap out on
in theory up to 1 million miles. but if you can get 700k out of it i think that would be great success.
CARGO VAN EXPEDITING
I AM WILLING TO DRIVE ANYWHERE
BUT YOU PROVIDE THE VEHICLE AND FUEL CARDS
We only work with owner operators.