I like the false wall and how the bed folds up! That is mighty creative !

It was good to hear you mentioning about other vehicles emitting bad fumes into your vehicle. 👍

@TheTibrin450

Жыл бұрын

Depend where you park ..

Nicest van build for expediting lifestyle. Thanks for the advice and safe safe out there.

Thanks for sharing this I'm trying to start in the industry so I really appreciate you making this video

Great vid, I am getting ready to do this, I am watching every vid I can before I become an owner operator.

this was an amazing tour. thank you for sharing!

Excellent build....Great ideas..

That is a seriously well equipped van. Sweet!

Golden nugget advice at the end there. Leaving your van in an active city with loads always being pumped out... That's good

You're very decent person thank you very much for those information please be safe see you in the next video

I love the way you have your bed thanks for the idea

Good job you have done on this van

love the van ... super functional and practical!

Love this build .. I always wondered how I can haul my catering and separate living Area👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@GinaKayLandis

2 жыл бұрын

My Promaster 1500 136" wb (two sliding side doors) has 2 E Tracks on the floor and one on each rear wall, as well as an AC/Heat unit hanging from the ceiling near the rear doors. I think it may have been used for catering! There is enough room to slide the food carriers, strap them in and have your living space behind the front seats. The foldup divider and foldup bed are genius solutions as well!

Best van I ever saw!Awesome !

Wow great video guys looks great chris! Nice work eric

@RedsCustomDesign

6 жыл бұрын

jamie bennett thanks

I've been doing this for a few months now, have a 2018 Promaster and have been averaging 2-3 weeks out and a week home. Im also an O/O making plenty and it's nice to travel as well as be my own boss etc. Have a folding cot with a nice comfortable mattress that rolls up, have usually canned foods, bread and pb/ jelly and lunch meat etc.. saves on costs as well as no need for hotels.

@sweetness2689

2 жыл бұрын

How much are you grossing per week?

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

If you need a weekly paycheck this isn't the job for you. You have good weeks where you may gross (that's before expenses) $5k+ and there's other weeks you may not even get a load (but you still have your fixed expenses to pay). You can average gross $80k+ depending on you, the company, the area, the loads, the price, etc. Grossing $100k is not out of the question if you are a decent runner.

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Contact some expedite companies and ask for fleet owners looking for drivers.

@ZaheerAbbasloveforall

2 жыл бұрын

I am AZ driver but I want this job please help me how can I find

@tornadofire82

2 жыл бұрын

On time express Livonia Michigan. Tell them I sent you good luck. I'm going back to the oilfield and putting money in my pocket instead of my gas tank. Fuel is destroying freight.

I like the partition. Great idea.

I love that fan !! Great idea !!

Wow so happy I seen this , great layout

Amazing build,wish I could bring my car to you.

Love Red's work

Smart and a lot of experience to learn from

Excellent set up!

Very nice build my friend

@RedsCustomDesign

6 жыл бұрын

Bubba LowBuck thanks

This is a brilliant van!👍

Definitely my retiree job. I want to travel whole states before I die. Love u veterans❤❤

Nice video,giving me great ideas for my promaster

Looks good! Thumbs up from Dublin (Ireland) ! :)

Awesome vid, great info too💯 love it, would love to kno more

GREAT INFO.. GREAT IDEA... park and fly

Absolutely fantastic build! I have learned SOOO much!@!

Thanks for sharing, very informative

Very informative!thank you

Thanks guys excellent video

I like the flight idea... 👍

Cool to see your bike! I want to eventually brink my e-bike along! and also I had the same idea with the window screens!

@theredspyder2112

4 жыл бұрын

Are you still at this and where did you get the screens and velcro...regular big box hardware store?

Thanks for that great advice. I am in west palm beach florida. I didn't know freight isn't coming in or out of florida. Also, park my van in a hot spot and fly back to florida, then fly back to the Hotspot

Great content. Thank you. Girl Trucker here...

If you're going to drive for owner you better take 60/ 40 and you better get your fuel service charges 100% or it's not worth it... Any owner that decides he's going to keep the fuel service charges is a crook... And make sure you can get your 60% loaded on your Comdata card right away, that way you have your fuel money and your living money and also that way your fuel service Chargers end up becoming your payroll and guaranteed that coming in every week... I expedited for over 10 years.. I worked for two absolutely outstanding owners when my first owner passed away I went with somebody for 4 months from November to February... And when Freight wasn't running and I was sitting for 10 days in North Dakota in the cold he decided he was going to stop paying me... it took me almost a month to find a new owner and I wouldn't have been able to survive if the few loads that I did take I wouldn't have had my 60% loaded he kept all my fuel service charges for 4 months he owes me a little over $4,000 and I'll never see it... So you make sure you sign a contract that is binding... And always make sure that any equipment AKA your van you treat like it was yours... Keep it clean you take care of your equipment and your equipment will take care of you

@armobyzantine5881

5 жыл бұрын

What is fuel service charges??

@armobyzantine5881

5 жыл бұрын

If someone owed me 4000 I would start selling parts off the truck or van

@smitty3973racing

5 жыл бұрын

armo byzantine the company you are doing work for pays for the fuel that you are burning.

@livingtoexpedite1730

4 жыл бұрын

sharon Gypsy dove what company loads the 60% ? Our company will only load the gas 😒

Wow... that an interesting way .. park and fly ... great idea

Smart setup..

nice . im looking at getting into expediting my self

@RedsCustomDesign

5 жыл бұрын

Its not a fit for everyone, but I wish you the best of luck. Go to Facebook or download a app called zello and lookup Transportation Life wheels wings and rudders. You will be able to talk to people that is in the industry. From people like yourself that's looking to 25 year veterans. From drivers to fleet owners.

Best video do far

Good information

thanks for video

This is business good for single people. Specially if you don't have a house you can safe some money living in your van

@michaelcastro5339

3 жыл бұрын

If you don't have kids to take care of, your spouse can also drive and you can double your income or at least have company and not have to go back "home".

@RedsCustomDesign

3 жыл бұрын

You won't double, more a 50% - 70% increase. But you better really really like that person. Because both of you will be living in 24 Sq Ft 24 hours a day. No way to get away from each other when you disagree. It will really test your relationship

Good stuff.

BEAUTIFUL👍👍👍👍

@Chris, Same here, been in the Security Industry for about 26 or 27yrs now, being 46yrs old, no kids or wife I do have a lot of flexibility to be gone for days or even weeks, been thinking hard about doing the same with Sprinter Expediting.

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Chris no longer drives, he does have 5 vans now with drives in them.

@E-Ryders

2 жыл бұрын

@@RedsCustomDesign Is there a way to get ahold of him or does he have his own channel? I don't have a van yet, but I'd like to drive for a fleet owner for 6mth-1yr till I can get my own van and upgrade it with some sleep quarters just like this.

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Email me info@redscustomdesign.com and I'll send it to him. That's all I can do.

That's our company. The best company

I truly enjoyed the video it was exceptional and inspirational being that I would like to get into the industry is there a website and/or pot Cas I can listen to for more information as well as information on how to outfit my vehicle I love all the ideas how much would that cost to outfit it like you did in this video?

@RedsCustomDesign

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You can join a Facebook page called Transportation Life wheels, wings and rudders. There is a lot of useful information on there. And you can watch a KZread page called My Life's Ventures, or Everything Apax, or The Crafty Truckers. Or there is a Zello channel called Transportation life wwr (its like a CB for your phone) there is a lot of people on it 24hr a day with information on the industry and good conversation to pass the time on the road.

Good job 👍💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

Those bunk rollers should have a buzzer alarm on them like the boardgame game Operation.

I think I ran into this gentleman on the road and if and ,my memory serves me right he hauls for Barrett. I think Barrett requires any cargo van be at least 3 years old or newer. That's is a tough requirement these days with prices of vans, fuel costs etc.

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

To sign on u think your right. But once you get signed you don't have to buy a new van every 3 years.

Damn 30 lbs in 2 months not bad

I'm not going to show the company he works for as you zoom in right on the Barrett logo

hello friend, thanks for sharing all the good info, I have a?? How long can you drive your van with out overheating it, and kill the engine, thank you!

Awesome this is a great business 👏 do you need your own van to work for some of these businesses and how can I'm get started in the expediting business and what companies can I contact to expedite?

Quick question love the build design,Would the same thing work in a the extended 3500, and is it cost-efficient to get the extended or is it better to get the normal 3500 with no extension..

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

This setup will only work in a extended van.

Really Nice and Smart set up 👍 I have a Transit High roof/extended, how can i do that wood floor with the Tracks? Thank You 🙏

@RedsCustomDesign

Жыл бұрын

Contact Red's Custom Design LLC at www.redscustomdesign.com

How do you get your freight to haul ? I have a hotshot flatbed with my own authority my girlfriend wants a van like this to but need a source for freight to haul .

How do I get started? Can you make a step by step how to get into it

Please share who installed the floor and cost? Thank you for this informative video. Best of luck in all your future endeavors.

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

I build this van for Chris. He is now a fleet owner with 5 vans. You can contact me by email at info@redscustomdesign.com

Wow

Thanks for the video - where can we purchase the items used to stop freight from sliding forward - demonstrated at 2:19 mins into the video?

@RedsCustomDesign

Жыл бұрын

Amazon

New Sub here ❤️

nice very nice how much for the whole set up and the van love it

@RedsCustomDesign

6 жыл бұрын

Eric Aiken around 8k from a empty van to everything in it new.

@whynotme4687

6 жыл бұрын

nice cant wait until its my turn

How much did you spend on all those additions to the van? I really liked it.

@RedsCustomDesign

Жыл бұрын

You can contact me at info@redscustomdesign.com and I can build up a van just like I did Chris.

Good video. I drive big truck. So do these Expedited vans not run on ELD?

@RedsCustomDesign

3 жыл бұрын

No, they are under 10k lbs. "None regulated "

@centenntrucker8496

3 жыл бұрын

Oh ok. Thank you. Looking to possibly change it up from big truck to van. Thanks for the quick reply.

best design ive seen . love it, what happen when a person loading damages your truck ? I see a hyg dept number is this required? zello app.imvery interested in doing this type of job.im working as a temp right now, for 500 a week, 400 clear after insurance ,and taxes. how much over head money will I need to get started after I buy my van? I know their are low opportunity times like January ,feb and june july .but don t know the clear picture.thank guys. best info ove found on this work and company self ownened. how would I hook up with a owner? any advice will help I would like to start in april or may 2019..

@RedsCustomDesign

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. If your going to be a owner operator you will need at least $10k (up to 3 weeks fuel, Bills, and maintenance. You need to keep at least a $5k maintenance fund). And if you're looking for more information and owners to drive for (I highly recommend you to do that for 6 months before buying a van) or companies to lease to. Look up Transportation life wheels wings and rudders on Facebook and zello.

Chris, very nice build. I have one question to ask you. When you have the time can you let me know how you over road the airbag light when you removed the passenger seat? Stay safe. Tom

@RedsCustomDesign

4 жыл бұрын

Chris is the van owner. I'm (Red) the one that build the van. But to answer your question. I didn't, the light is still on. But if you could find a junk seat that you can cut up to get the sensors out of it you could then plug it into the harness and alls good.

Is there alot of freight going in and out of Arizona or is it not worth getting into if you live out west? Just wondering cause I'm really interested in this. Thanks for the vid.

@RedsCustomDesign

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say there is a lot but there is a far amount. But expediting is like truck driving, it doesn't matter were you "live" because you'll be all over. And it depends how often you "need" to be home. I know a couple people who live in AZ that Expedite. One goes home every 8 weeks or so, the other goes home when he gets that way.

Great video and setup. What kind of vehicle insurance do you have to have in order to do expediting?

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on if you book your own loads, or are using multiple carriers. Then you have to carry a 1 million dollar cargo/ liability insurance. Or if you are leased to a company you can get it through them. But that depends on the company. Regular auto insurance won't be, it has to be "for hire".

How is the Max Air Fan powered? I have a Gmc Savanna cargo van with one on an auxilliary battery but have not had a good experience with it.

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Two AGM batteries. Lasts two days plus before needing to be charged.

what load boards do you recommend?

What is the name and model number of the AC and vent fan . Like the way you have your van set up. Do you run the AC off the inverter?? or do you have solar panels.

@RedsCustomDesign

4 жыл бұрын

It's a dometic 13,500 btu. And a maxxair fan. No solar panels, the a/c runs off a generator or shore power.

I found cargo van here in my area with 90k miles year 2019 so and the price about $40k so is this a deal you think ?

Hi Chris, I just lost my job andnI would like to start working with cargo van. I have been searching for months on the industry. My question is how do I get my van set up like yours? And I love to talk with you. Thank Sir

@RedsCustomDesign

11 ай бұрын

Info@redscustomdesign.com I'm the one who builds the vans

Hi again! R u driving for a 3rd party company?

What are those gold things he puts a piece of wood in between called? And where can I buy them?

@RedsCustomDesign

Жыл бұрын

amzn.to/43v3FKP

who make it this things and how much coast it

What's the best way to find a fleet owner to get on with to see if it's for you or not ?

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Call some expedite companies and ask for fleet owners with open vans, expediteor on line, or if you see a van in a parking lot somewhere (if the drive is out or in the seat) ask them about the company they run for or who they drive for.

Instead of waiting around all the time couldn't you grab from the load board, so that maybe you could see that 4k to 6k a month? Just a thought

@RedsCustomDesign

3 жыл бұрын

If you had your own attorney, DOT#, your own commercial insurance, and paid to buy in so you can be able bid on the loads along with 5,000+ other people. Then yes you could try and do that. And that $4k is after expenses.

What would you say would be a good Freight lane area for expediting?

@RedsCustomDesign

Жыл бұрын

Everywhere there is freight. Depends on the time of year, the company you are with, the size of van, etc. And it's always changing.

I'm new to the expediting world. I've done all of driving and similar jobs. But I'm about to start my first job expediting. The deal I have is working for an owner the split is 50/50. They pay for all the fuel, maintenance, etc.. would you say that's a good situation to be in? Really looking for some help and insight. Plus any advice would be awesome!

@RedsCustomDesign

3 жыл бұрын

So you are getting 50% of what? 50% of line haul? 50% after fuel and expenses? You need to know what you are getting 50% of.

@nicholasclark1935

3 жыл бұрын

@@RedsCustomDesign from what I understand it's 50% of the haul. I won't be paying any gas or van expenses

@RedsCustomDesign

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicholasclark1935 read your contact carefully before signing.

@nicholasclark1935

3 жыл бұрын

@@RedsCustomDesign I just got the contract today. It does say that the company covers expenses and fuel and it's a 50% take on the haul. In your experience, would you say this is decent for earning potential?

@RedsCustomDesign

3 жыл бұрын

Yes as long as they run decent

How much does a conversion/setup like this cost?

@RedsCustomDesign

5 жыл бұрын

Around 7k

Would the 1500 get the job done? Obviously might not fit 3 pallets. But If im looking to get started and can’t afford the 3500 is the 1500 a worth while investment?

@RedsCustomDesign

Жыл бұрын

No, not big enough, not heavy enough.

What are those stoppers called that you clicked in and placed the board against or in them? Thanks

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a Amazon link to them amzn.to/39K2wIp

Nice setup,I'm retired do you have to make a required amount of trips in a month

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

If you are a owner operator it's your van so you decide how much you want to work. But whatever company you run for may have "suggested availability" or "on duty time " unless you book your own loads.

@justmusic8166

2 жыл бұрын

@@RedsCustomDesign dad doesn't run north in the winter, had enough winter but maybe southern corridors , l guess if you're an owner operator, you have a little more say . This is interesting

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

You have to no control over where the loads go. Or when they go. Expedite freight is much go right now, asap. And there is no "Southern corridor" in expedite.

Where are you located?

Greetings Red! I'm looking to go into the industry. Right now I'm gathering as much info as I can. However, when I'm ready, I would like for you transform the interior of my van. How much would you charge, and where are you located?

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Info@redscustomdesign.com

Another question: What a/c unit are you using to cool your van? Thanks

@Gibbowr80

Жыл бұрын

Never mind I got to the part in the video where you gave the info on the a/c - thanks again 🙂

I am considering getting into the sprinter van expediting business. Can anyone tell me what average dollar amount is insurance going to cost me per month? So I see a comment about fuel charges and I want to be sure I understand this. If im an owner/ operator what should the company I work for be paying me for fuel? One company I looked into said I get a .10/.20 sure charge so that would meat that 80/90% of fuel comes out of my pocket ...correct? Any feed back would be appreciated. One more thing , Chris in this video I see works for Barret, there are located in the town I live in Bentonville Ar. Is this a good company to work for?

@alankalupa7585

5 жыл бұрын

ronnie henderson Just saying. If you an owner operator most of the time all gas money is your responsibility.

@alankalupa7585

5 жыл бұрын

From what I gathered insurance price depends on your driving history, location (state you live in), your credit score, and insurance company. Some companies that you sign in to do expediting exclusively for them will put you their insurance policy for about $150 a week ($8000 a year). That is considered cheap. In some states the insurance can reach as high as $20,000 a year if you are doing it for yourself. Just check with different companies in your area or internet. This kills the profit.

Hello, I have been looking into expediting in a van, but I am not sure which one I should get. Can you tell me if a 6' 3" tall man can sleep in the Promaster? I believe the mercedes is narrowed for me. I like to stretch my legs out.

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

None of them if you're trying to sleep east/west (side to side)

What are the two things you put on the E track and where did you get them at

@cindymarr-mr8km

5 сағат бұрын

I found them thank you any way

Hey,Chris how much for your friend to do the same set up.

@RedsCustomDesign

3 жыл бұрын

This is not Chris's channel its mine. I'm the "friend". For more information please email me at info@redscustomdesign.com . Thank For watching

How can we find a company or someone who customized these Vans and equipments this way??

@RedsCustomDesign

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I do for a living. Www.redscustomdesign.com

*Question: What did you mean at @**15:44**… Are you saying it’s extremely unlikely to make a net of $4k-$5k/mo in an expediting van? I’m really just asking because I don’t know exactly how much money one can make.*

@RedsCustomDesign

3 жыл бұрын

Can you? Yes. Can you do it every month? No. You can gross $3k to $5k in one week. But the next week you may only gross $1000 or nothing at all.

Question: does the color of the van matters? What if I am O/O but I work for X company.

@RedsCustomDesign

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the company. Some require a white van only.