Becoming your own boss comes with a certain level of excitement, anticipation, and fear. When considering starting a career as a Sprinter van owner operator, it?s important to perform your due diligence and research what you could potentially come across or what you might expect. The first thing to keep in mind is that you are the master of your own Sprinter, so you decide what you do and where you go with it. Do you already own your Sprinter and you?re simply looking for a p...

When looking into starting a career as a cargo van, or Sprinter, owner operator it?s pertinent to perform your due diligence and research what you may come across or what you should expect. A quick Google search of ?expedited cargo van owner operator salary? brings up quite the smorgasbord of additional questioning. Queries such as: Are cargo vans profitable? Is a cargo van a good investment? How do cargo vans make money? You Get Out of It What You Put into It It?s been state...

Cargo vans are an integral part of the expedite industry. And if you?re one of the thousands of cargo van owner operators providing ground transportation across the North American landscape, you?ll want to make sure you?re up to speed on what?s new for 2022. Or perhaps you?re looking into purchasing your own cargo van to start hauling freight in an expeditious fashion. If so, you?ll also want to explore what?s on the horizon for 2022. 2022 Ford Transit Cargo Van The 2022 Ford...

Earlier this year, I wrote about the upcoming 2022 all-electric Ford E-Transit cargo van. We explored what the E-Transit rollout could mean for expediters. But we didn?t have too many details. Well, that changed recently. Ford has released updated pricing, launched a registration website for interested buyers, and announced other details to give a fuller picture of what we can expect with E-Transit in the coming months. Here are the latest updates. PricingE-Transit has update...

If you run cargo vans for your expedite business, you?ll want to stay on top of any developments that could impact your vehicle purchase decisions. This way, you gain insight into whether you should pull ahead a purchase sooner than you planned, hold off for now, or try a different van make or model than you currently own. So, as you evaluate your options, here are the highlights of what?s new in cargo vans for 2021. Ford TransitAn electronic parking brake replaces the manual...

Cargo vans and small trucks under 10,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) are exempt from most federal commercial truck regulations. But if the FMCSA?s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) meeting on July 13 and 14 is any indication, that might change at some point down the road. The MCSAC pointed to the recent surge in the last-mile package and small goods delivery sector ? primarily because of COVID-19 ? saying there appears to be a gap in safety oversight...

If you're not ready to invest $200,000 in a new straight truck to become an expedite owner-operator, perhaps a cargo van is a more practical starting point. But with numerous van options and configurations available, what should you consider in a van for expediting? Use this seven-point checklist as a guide. #1. Carrier requirementsWhat van specifications does your trucking carrier require? Get the answer to this question before you begin van shopping. Otherwise, you take the...

If you?re an expedite owner-operator or fleet owner who runs euro-style high-roof cargo vans for your business, you might be looking into purchasing new vehicles this next year. So, what?s new in cargo vans for 2020? What should you look for in terms of new engine options, driver safety systems, and van configurations that could impact your upfront costs, operational expenses, and productivity? Here are the latest updates on Ford Transit, RAM Promaster, and Mercedes-Benz/ Fre...

Cargo vans have been a staple of the expedited trucking industry for decades. They offer a much lower cost of entry for aspiring owner-operators than straight trucks and tractors. And with newer high-capacity Euro-style vans?like the Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, and RAM Promaster?today's vans can haul larger, more profitable loads than previous generation vans while staying below 10,000-lbs gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to avoid regulatory constraints. But when freig...

With its under-10,001-pounds regulatory category, cargo-van hauling might seem to hold the key to addressing some of the biggest complaints among Class 8 owner-operators. Outside of placardable hazmat hauling in a van, such owner-operators do not have to cross scales, keeping them out of the prying eyes of temperamental inspectors. Parking well away from crowded truck stops and rest areas is easy ? many van operators make use of campgrounds and RV parks, often with shorepower...