Just some things to consider. Find a way to change your home address, I know many OTR drivers do this. FL is currently the worst State for Insurance. Also if you lease on to a carrier as an owner/operator you can use their insurance. Way cheap, like $185/mth. You would be exclusive, but they pay dead head, gas surcharge, etc. The rate may be lower, but your expenses would come way down. If you plan on building a fleet, many carriers actually prefer this, so you can add vans/drivers as you scale. Best of luck to you.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Oh yeah thank you. I’ve already lowered it since this video. Appreciate you watching and sharing your info my friend

@nak8327

11 ай бұрын

Which carrier is $185 a month insurance?

@bryceperry2338

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica how you get the expenses down I’m in Florida myself looking to start up

@kevinnapierjr3213

5 ай бұрын

@@nak8327V3 Transportation.

@chuck9380

4 ай бұрын

Explain how to lease on to a carrier as an owner/operator you can use their insurance please

I came across your channel on my search for insights on life as an Otr cargo van driver. Coming from 12yrs OTR experience in a semi to this past year at home FT college student majoring in accounting. Cant shake the road and want to get back out there. Thought maybe cargo van driver was a happy medium as for gym life, FT student, traveling, and making money. Driving a smaller vehicle I could fit easier at gyms and healthier grocery stores with less restrictions and planning involved. I dig the fact you can get to dog parks with ease and I can brainstorm alot of other great places you can go in a van versus semi. I will watch some more of your videos to get a better idea on the direction I want to go; cargo van or back in a semi. Great videos! Thanks for the content

Hey bro, as usual another great video all I can say from watching your videos for somebody that hasn't been in this industry that long. You have definitely adapted and have achieved an overcome obstacles than most veterans in this industry. Keep up the good work and this is coming from somebody that's been in this industry for 25 years. I wish you and bubba Joe nothing but the best....GOD BLESS 👍💯

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thanks man but I actually think I’ve had it a lot easier than most. Given the fact that I’ve had this KZread thing and many great things have come from that. Connecting with people helps with feeling lonely, I got my van a lot easier than most due to a subscriber looking out, etc. not saying this all came to me because it took effort and action on my end but it kind of did. I’m just grateful man.

Thank you for sharing your experience, it means a lot to us. My cousin just started his box truck biz and he is going thru the same things. God bless

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and supporting. See you next time !

@EricA-tq6zl

4 ай бұрын

Box truck is the same?

Thank you for the insight into this business. You keep grinding. I love your attitude. Appreciate the inspiration!

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thanks I use a A.I. attitude filter to hide my bad attitude lol

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching the channel

keep making the videos, you are an inspiration to those looking to start their own business owning a cargo van 👏👏👏

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thank you maxwell. God bless

I was worried about you, happy to see this upload ♡

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Gracias for watching and supporting morgan

Go ahead on young man!!!! The Best is Yet to Come!!!!!!

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Dee!!!! God bless

Coy Sanford once said, "Anything worth having is worth working for. " Thank you for all the work you put in.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

My guy Coy with the words of wisdom

@BrandyGivens-fl6cl

11 ай бұрын

Love it

Glad I found this channel. Thought about getting into something like this, would like to see the states and not necessarily do the semi route. Cant wait to watch the rest of your videos.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you! Hope you enjoy the content! Enjoy your weekend

@user-rl7vv9tf7w

7 ай бұрын

This is dumb

Our team at Hippix Logistix salutes you for putting out a realistic picture of what it means to be an expeditor and starting your own business in this field of transportation! It is not a fairy tale where you get rich without trying, but you can do well for yourself and benefit the community of those who are willing to be here for the long game! Don’t let any veterans stray you off of the path. Being a veteran and bitter is like an aged wine that went bad with time. Keep shedding the light on the realness off this industry and keep educating those in need! Let’s keep rollin 🎉

@ExpeditingAmerica

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate you watching and your words. But I will say some veterans have really helped me out. So have some of the new guys. I have no I’ll toward either side in fact I wish one day everyone can put egos and the past behind them so we can become a force to be reckoned with. We can all learn from each other. I know I live in a fairy tale world but I ain’t with the gossip, finger pointing, and trash talk. I don’t have the time or energy for it.

Glad to see another chapter of your journey. Always interesting to see the places you go to and the different loads you transport. But we all know the star of the show is---------BUBBA JO!!!!!!!!!

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

No doubt about that. He is a ⭐️

Three units and I'm at around $19K per year; it get's better in year 5. Prime example why O/O can't just be moving freight to "Keep the wheels turning" Every move is humble wit precision, careful thought decisions And my signed on O/O's have the same vision. Stay Safe, Stay Blessed.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the words and for watching man. Thanks for the inspiration too!

@user-ui1cv6nl4i

11 ай бұрын

$19k a year!? Can make more at a day job. I knnow guys making 8x's that with gig apps. Hope it gets better for ya.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

@@user-ui1cv6nl4i he’s talking about his expenses not how much he makes

@11717ghost

11 ай бұрын

@@user-ui1cv6nl4i that's cost of insurance for three units; not their revenue. obviously, if I'm happily paying it there's a return on investment.

Been checking in since we met in Utah outside of planet fitness, I had the yellow Ranger cross country with my buddy, looking forward to the upcoming business and content! Stay well man!

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Holy crap man! Hell yeah I’ll never forget meeting you two! Great convo! When y’all head back out let me know. Let’s meet up in Utah and ride some utv’s

@Tacomaru98

11 ай бұрын

We are tentatively planning on going back out to Utah again! Utv’s or some kind of off-roading sounds like a great time! I’m excited for our paths to meet again😁!

@EricA-tq6zl

4 ай бұрын

I want to meet him and bubba joe so bad. Where you at today @expeditingamerica

Keep rolling safe brother. Stay focus. Everything gonna be alright

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

No doubt thank you!

I like your attitude.. I had a customer tell me after I told him to have a good day, he said, all my days are good. Some days are better than others. I never forgot that.😎

You're a likeable dude. Informative. Good channel. Good luck! Safe travels!

@ExpeditingAmerica

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott I appreciate that. Hopefullly that means you subscribed:)

Thanks for update

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for always showing love Scott

Good luck and keep going!!!!

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Carlos! God bless man

Always awesome vids homie Stay blessed 🙏It's it a different way of life some don't understand and some do,it can be hard at times.keep growing and Keep God 1st and everything will fall in place 🙏 The otr life is different for everyone and I'm local making more than I did otr and yes I would like to go back otr but I've got to make more than I'm currently making..👌

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

God 1st

Appreciate your honesty

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching :)

@user-rl7vv9tf7w

7 ай бұрын

Honesty?

Much respect you keep it real.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thanks fam

@user-rl7vv9tf7w

7 ай бұрын

This is dumb

Can’t wait to hear from you!

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Hope it was good

@paul6196

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica Yes it was! Keep the good times rolling. Like you said, stay focused. All the best to you from Ft Lauderdale.

@theguyguy7524

9 ай бұрын

What?

$1800 for just insurance alone?! That’s nuts…I live in Cali and I pay $290 total for the same insurance

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Florida insurance is one of the highest. You pay $290 a month to haul freight Otr?

@nak8327

11 ай бұрын

Which company is $290, here in CA as well. Lot of insurance companies are leaving the state.

@EricA-tq6zl

4 ай бұрын

Crazy

Thanks for your great work

@ExpeditingAmerica

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your time

Have a safe trip

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thank you

Be safe be blessed bro 🙏 enjoy

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Yessir you too Antonio thanks man. Hope all is well

So a company that I work for bought one of these vehicles and it's the only one they have compared to the 20 other different types and when I was told to drive this one for the first time they said it did not have a way to put it directly into park and that you had to put it in reverse hold the brake and hit the shut-off button on the engine. Didn't help that the person told me watch out this thing might roll-off make sure it's in park and then every time I put it in park the ridiculous way that they told me the vehicle with them roll for a second just a little bit and then stopped. I had about 30 little heart attacks that day delivering all these stops and having that roll happen and then I figured out like halfway through the day how to put it directly into Park. Then still rolls for a second unless the ground you're on is completely zero degrees flat. Other than that the vehicle was nice lol. Nobody else to this day still knows how to work it properlySo a company that I work for but one of these vehicles and it's the only one they have compared to the 20 other different types and when I was told to drive this one for the first time they said it did not have a way to put it directly into park and that you had to put it in reverse hold the brake and hit the shut-off button on the engine. Didn't help that the person told me watch out this thing might roll-off make sure it's in park and then every time I put it in park the ridiculous way that they told me the vehicle with them roll for a second just a little bit and then stopped. I had about 30 little heart attacks that day delivering all these stops and having that roll happen and then I figured out like halfway through the day how to put it directly into Park. Then still rolls for a second unless the ground you're on is completely zero degrees flat. Other than that the vehicle was nice lol. Nobody else to this day still knows how to work it properly

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

God bless you for going through that!

Hang in there! It’s better than a desk job looking at the clock! Your travelling. Up days and down days just hang in there

Keep up good work 👏

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Yessir Brian thank you

Thank you

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

God bless

Wish you nothing but profits brotha keep going

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thank you and God bless

@user-rl7vv9tf7w

7 ай бұрын

Wish you would stop making KZread videos

Thanks for sharing

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 👍

You doing great.. keep going.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thank you I’m trying!

@theguyguy7524

9 ай бұрын

Run forest run

Idk if Florida got shelter insurance but they gave me the cheapest commercial insurance out of all the companies

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

I will check it out. I don’t think I’ve heard of it. Thanks and thanks for watching

In your future videos can you give more detail on how to sign up for owner operator's? I'm starting out soon as next week with buying a fan and just want to know some more info on long distance.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Sign up for owner operator’s? You’re starting next week and buying a van without knowing how you’re going to make money? What’s the rush? I would do months of research, put a business plan together, crunch YOUR numbers because everyone’s are different and see if it works for you.

Amen brother

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

God bless you Rafael

Interesting do you think it would make more sense for me to go on indeed a look for contract or go otr ? I think the otr requires more insurance I’ve seen some contracts require 350k liability and 50k cargo , I’m in atl so idk about the rates yet but I definitely am planning to cash out on a van in the next 2 months and I live at home ,no kids , my car was totaled soo waiting on my settlement rn

Thank you for the great input, I really appreciate the advice. I have a question, you put on a lot of miles, how do you manage the odometer and how long to plan for van replacements, financing terms. Gas vans replace every 3 or 4 years.????

@ExpeditingAmerica

3 ай бұрын

Thank you right back for watching man. I’m never getting a gas engine sprinter again unless I do only local work. I lost my ass in this van and plan on waiting til the election or a little after to sell mine and get a diesel engine. Gas will go 200-400k miles if you do 100k miles a year in Otr that goes fast. Diesel will go 600-1,000,000 miles. Only reason I got this van was it was easy to get into with seller financing.

Always good watching. The likes and the differences, different equipment and ways of "gettin' er done." Please dont mistake constructive criticism for insults. It is not. It's simply part of the brotherhood. Drivers already been there, you might want to sit for a spell and gather some wisdom. And be thankful. How many times have you walked all across the parking lot, passing people, then get to the door and it's locked/closed. No one could roll down the window to shout out, "THEY'RE CLOSED." If I'm coming back down from the mountain top, I have enough compassion to tell you, the spring has dried up. You can keep climbing if you want. But I'll show you, my bucket is empty. Sure! Carriers, dispatchers, brokers hurt in a down market. But I assure you, drivers are hurting more and get wiped out exponentially moreso. We're the bottom feeders. And I think in order to survive driving, we need a five-digit cushion. My mechanical breakdowns/failure were, $2570, $2464, $1400, $750. And several months ago I witnessed a driver's $7000 mechanical hit. Stay in the office unless your goal is sightseeing. It's not if, but when.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate the “constructive criticism “ That’s kinda why I set aside 10% from each job I do. If this business were to suck me dry I think it would already be doing so. Also warranties, and keeping up with maintenance help prevent any problems. But the load I just recovered is a prime example of what you’re saying. It cost 9k to fix it. Bud I use the model those people taught me which is 10% from each load to repair etc. thank God I haven’t had major problems but have had a few small ones I had to deal with. That’s any business tho. They all have costs and expenses. I’ve ran many businesses and this is is the easiest one to manage. But I appreciate your time my friend ;)

@williamrobinson6680

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica Appreciate your enthusiasm and providing some good viewing, knowledge and insight. As a grandpa it's good seeing aggressive young entrepreneurs. Showing us some hope for our future society. I think it's around seven? Most millionaires have gone broke seven times. Whatever ...you get it. It's not so much the goal, but more the journey. As I write, I am down for transmission failure 1700 miles from home. Warranty, maintenance etc all good, but I cannot recover fully from a hit like this. 22 days and almost $2000 to lodge and survive. Rolling every rewards points programs I have and scraping anything to survive. Unable to generate income. I feel we must be running with a five-digit savings cushion at least in my experience, is necessary to survive out here. And I would disagree, "if this business were to suck you dry, it would have by now." In my experience it is insidious. The Law of attrition. Large and tiny things slowly wear away sometimes unbeknownst. 190 mph until suddenly into the wall with 9 laps to go. Those tires had 20 more laps! What the heck? Attrition.....gradual failure over time. I've seen new Transmissions back on the bench after 23k, 1000 mi, 200 mi. Then you're down. Regardless of any warranty or maintenance. Warranties are the worst. They don't make money on them, so you're not a shop priority. So you're down, for a long time usually. Courtesy car?? No they're all out, etc. I used to sell. Certified Sales Ford Lincoln Mercury certified pre owned. Lesson in life: Dealerships, manufacturers etc., don't write "Warranties". Attorneys write Warranties. And they are written to diminish or even eliminate any risk to the "warranty issuer". You'd be fascinated to see the math, algorithms and actuarial science that goes into Warranties. ..or any type of insurance, to if possible, eliminate any risk to the issuer. Is why I cringe when I hear someone say, "I'm protected by the warranty." All of this, across America , is why the smartest of large successful companies have determined, "We can't afford to maintain fleet facet of our operations, so we'll pass it onto Owner Operators whom have not performed the projected actuarial science trials, and will "blindly" stumble forward into the pitfalls of this area of the industry." "We no longer want any part of it." Down for 22 days and counting. Warranty. The silver lining are the experiences along the way. Bittersweet enjoyment of how the world works. Stop and smell the roses. Godspeed!

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

@@williamrobinson6680 I hear what you’re saying but you also have no idea what my game plan is. How long I will have this van, what else I’m doing outside of expediting as far as other streams of income, what my other bills are outside of expediting (little to none) so if I am down for 22 days I have KZread income, music income, clothing income, and a new income I’ll be mentioning here soon. I hear YOU and your experience. And I take heed to the words. But with all due respect your path or anyone else’s path is not mine. And hell you could be absolutely correct in my case and I may fail. Only God knows. But I also know I could fail at a million other things (most of which I’ve done already) so I appreciate the input, and I hear ya, I just don’t think you’re hearing me my friend. I’ve come from many failures and I don’t see this being one of them. Thanks for watching and God bless :)

@williamrobinson6680

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica No sir, I do hear/see you 1000%, crystal clear. I will conclude with one final true example which has to do with anything "harmful" in the total mix, which may sabotage your dreams. I was performing security at an fine arts gallery. An absolute beautiful tractor trailer 53', pulled up to the dock. A reefer filled with decadent artwork. A married team. Sweet happy couple just killing it in 2009. All smiles, describing to me in detail, their 20 year plan which by the numbers yielded 4-million dollars in retirement savings! Even I was excited. Until I noticed they took a break, .....to smoke cigarettes. Yep. Smokers. To this day, I remember watching the cigarette of the wife burning while asking myself, "20 years??" Anything harmful that would sabotage your projected dreams. I'm sure multiple side hustles are designed to grow your portfolio. Not to plug a hemorrhaging business venture. Again, this is why successful Companies don't "drive" their own shtuff. To avoid the bleeding... just in fuel alone, not to mention insurances and skyrocketing auto parts, gouging repair costs and down time. Hope you are the exception to the rule. Looking forward to future videos showing us how to avoid the pitfalls and send our portfolios to the moon! With your level of determination, you'd be the one to do it! 🙏

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

@@williamrobinson6680 one love friend

Dang, that's how little I also made when I used to drive for Uber for a year. $18/hr.

@ExpeditingAmerica

8 күн бұрын

Yes but did you travel the country with your dog, build a KZread channel that makes money, and grow your Uber business?

What the issues with carriers right now is it’s just over saturated with drivers.

@ExpeditingAmerica

10 ай бұрын

You could be right. There are many factors at play

@theguyguy7524

9 ай бұрын

This is so true

work with your insurance,try to add somebody older to your policy.... call deferent broker.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

If you don’t think I tried everything possible when they told me $1800 idk what to say. I even have someone older on my policy. It’s because florida

I always have big respect for someone hustling and working their way toward their goals. I am retired but still want to work and am considering getting into the expediting business. Based on the things you have said, I don’t see you making an amount that is worth your time. I you making about $22.50/hr. I think that is a high estimate. If you hired a driver then you would break even. I just see you selling your time. If my assumptions are correct, then you have bought a job. The test of a real business is a business that will operate without you and be profitable. Otherwise, you have bought a job. How can you scale without profit? Please don’t misunderstand me. My comment is meant to be constructive. I am just stating what I see. I hope that I am wrong and I wish you the best.

@donatelloDoesmachines13

4 ай бұрын

there are people out there willing to buy a job to "sort of " be their own boss. Better than being on your feet all day being a gas station clerk.

Keep looking up and everyday ask God to get you to that point where your money can grow.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

I’d rather ask God to do his will. What I want isn’t really the issue :)

would like to see more about your paperwork close up , b.o.l.,,, manifest etc ,, that the confusing part

@ExpeditingAmerica

3 ай бұрын

That stuff is pretty confidential. It’s kinda taboo but what’s confusing. Bol tells you the shipper the reciever, what your hauling etc. if you get pulled over it’s a manifest for what you have on board. You don’t do anything but get it signed by shipper and receiver. The RC is the same thing but has the rate the van is making. Let me know what’s confusing

1800 for insurance is nuts im in cali i pay $750

Speak on it!!!

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching anthony

Hi what type of cargo you recommend gas or diesel?thansk

Let's get it!!! First week in the books.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Good stuff man

Any issues with the 3.0 sprinter??

I always say: not complaining’ just explainin’

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Complaining gets nobody anywhere for sure! Thanks Eddie

@theguyguy7524

9 ай бұрын

Positive mind

@EricA-tq6zl

4 ай бұрын

❤

Great video, I’m getting into this business and I have a question for you, what type of Sprinter are you driving? I’ve seen videos the larger (144” cargo space) the Van the better. Not sure if this is true but your input would be appreciated. Be safe and my God continue to bless you sir!

@ExpeditingAmerica

8 ай бұрын

I drive a 170” bigger is better get the 170” 2500 or the big ford transit

@GABRIELLOPEZ-gr2ml

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have subscribed to your channel to help me along the way.

Where do u find most of your loads ? Can u direct me to a few good load boards?

$1800 for INS..Damn! Is that a Florida thing?? In NM roughly $200/mo

@ExpeditingAmerica

10 ай бұрын

It is a Florida thing for sure. Not sure why tho. Dang you pay $200 for cargo insurance too?

God bless you on your journey. Keep the faith. Jesus loves you. Blessings ♥️

@ExpeditingAmerica

8 ай бұрын

That was sweet! Thank you for that. Made my day and he loves you too!

I just subscribed even though I've been watching your videos for a while. Why did you get a Mercedes? or a Diesel from the standpoint of Maintenance and Oil Changes etc.?

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

I got gas not diesel. Thanks for subscribing:)

@SemperFi1971

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmericaI had no idea Mercedes had gas engines, thought they were all diesel's. thank you for your videos.

@SemperFi1971

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica and stay safe out there. I worked for Panther for almost 6 months as a company driver in cargo vans. I know it's very demanding.

Lfg!!! Nice bro keep it up

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

My brother Brian. Hope all is well in Tennessee

@theguyguy7524

9 ай бұрын

LFG

rates are so bad right now.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

When were they good?

1800 a month?!!? I’m 18 years old looking to get into driving a van I can afford to buy a van cash and 10k a year for insurance but I don’t know about 22k a year that’s crazy..

@ExpeditingAmerica

6 ай бұрын

You gotta wait til you’re in your 20s. No carriers will work with you at 18. You can do courier work. I’m also in Florida and rates are expensive there

Im in texas, do i need a dot or mc number to haul loads from load boards?

The money is out here, but you need to hustle that’s for sure.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Yes definitely can’t half ass it to get ahead and make it worth it to be out here

To anybody starting out my suggestion is to at least have $15k-25k saved prior to starting, to put less stress on yourselves financially

@ExpeditingAmerica

7 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@ExpeditingAmerica

7 ай бұрын

I also set aside money from every load. Thankfully I had money to take care of almost $5k this month alone. Only been in businesss 7 months. Thanks for watching and your advice

Life is struggle, embrace the suck.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Love it!

Insurance is ridiculous!

@ExpeditingAmerica

2 ай бұрын

Facts

Gosh I pay $1800 per year for maxed out insurance on my sprinter (rv)...But I drive a lot lot less...Keep the videos running, we want to see more of bubba...

@unhippy1

11 ай бұрын

RV insurance can be harsh.....cargo/liability insurance is brutal

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

I wish I paid that a year but carrying cargo is risky and can be quite valuable at times.

@Axel-Live

11 ай бұрын

You definitely dont have correct insurance

Happy Bastille Day!!!! The masses have been starved of the Expediting Bread!!! Qu'ils mangent de la brioche!!! says Marie.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Lol you’re wild Paul. Always got something interesting to comment. I love it!

if you drive over 100k miles per year how often do you go through Vans?

@ExpeditingAmerica

9 ай бұрын

Gas vans go 400k miles diesel vans go a million miles if taken care of

Happy u good bro

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Hey brother! Good to see you! Thanks for watching and supporting as always! Enjoy your weekend

Can you explain your situation with rent for me as far as expenses please?

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

I don’t have a place so I don’t have rent 🤷‍♂️

Just started in this business, I'm retired LEO. How did you find a van owner to allow you to use their vehicle? I'm in Texas crap ton of opportunity. My wife and I are doing the driving. I'm throwing away money on rental. Any help you can give I would appreciate it. God bless you brother.

@ExpeditingAmerica

10 ай бұрын

I answered a job ad the fleet owner put online. I would say anything other than owning is a waste of time. Rentals charge too much unless you can find one that doesn’t charge by the mile

@Jmowthetrucker

10 ай бұрын

@ExpeditingAmerica hopefully I can find a fleet owner. Until I can make enough and save to purchase our own. It will be my wife and I traveling across America together. If you hear of one in your travels, please send them our way. We could use the help! Stay safe brother!

@ExpeditingAmerica

10 ай бұрын

@@Jmowthetrucker it’s hard to make money under a fleet owner. I’d never save enough for a van as a driver. I only got my van because a subscriber looked out for me hardcore. Best thing to do is start a llc and build business credit then get a van.

Here in the uk someone your age with a lwb transit your looking at two and a half grand a year no more for the work you do

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Wow really?

What is the best type of van you recommend?

@ExpeditingAmerica

3 ай бұрын

Lots of people say ford transit. Sprinter is good new with warranty but without it’s expensive to fix. But I love how it drives it’s all I’ve driven so I’m impartial but if I could get a van new I’d get the high output diesel. Used prob get a cord transit but it’s always a gamble. Best of luck

@sonofafrica514

3 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica thank you 🙏🏿 I really appreciate the advice, Godspeed to you.

What are some companies that offer OTR services

@ExpeditingAmerica

9 ай бұрын

Man there are literally so many. New ones every day. The market has a lot of bad eggs. I don’t recommend anyone since I’ve only had experience with 2 companies one was good but it’s small and the other sucked. In most cases people sign up to multiple carriers til they find one that meets their needs. It’s not so cut and dry

nice

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

I just looked up the insurance and Fmcsa said you only need 300,000 in coverage is that not legit??

@ExpeditingAmerica

6 ай бұрын

Depending on what you want to haul. And who you haul for. Every company has different requirements best to go 100k/1million

@iamkimberlyjp

6 ай бұрын

ok thank you, getting as much information as possible. @@ExpeditingAmerica

Doing a binge watch day! When are you dropping a new video

@ExpeditingAmerica

4 ай бұрын

Tomorrow I’ll drop a new week review video

@ExpeditingAmerica

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Do you find your own load? Or you sign up with a dispatcher company?

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Both

@munshim0329

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica great! Do you have IG?

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

@@munshim0329 yeah it’s expeditingamerica

Do you need a mc and dot to leave the state in a van

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Yes

@Godisgood13208

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica thank you.. am calling them today...

If you need a driver, let me know. Maybe we can work something out. I'm from East Bay, Ca.

@ExpeditingAmerica

4 ай бұрын

I only have one truck that I drive sorry. New video up

At this point what percent of your loads come from repeat or contracted companies? Versus load boards? I’m hearing the boards suck and morons are bidding 60 cent a mile to get loads! Wanting to get into it but I’m hearing way more negative than positive. Please tell me your thoughts.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Repeat brokers or repeat shippers? I hear lots of things from lots of people too. But I never listen to others when building my own business. Especially in a business with 90% turnover rate. You will hear way more negative than positive. There will always be people doing work for cheap. I don’t care if you’re doing construction or selling lemonade. I don’t call them morons or anything because people gotta do what they gotta do to survive. Load boards suck for some people and they don’t for others. It’s all about the hustle

@sggamer2086

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica I guess I repeat brokers or shippers really. Or are you just hustling the load boards blocking out all the noise from everyone else? very good perspective and thank you for replying. I’ve been following you and a few others for a while now and I’ve done so much research my head wants to explode lol. (Analysis paralysis). I calculated that my business would need 52 cents a mile to cover everything. Meaning anything over would be profit. I see you and a couple others averaging around 1.00 a mile which would definitely be worth it but I’m seeing 90 percent of the other guys saying and posting 60/70 cent a mile loads claiming brokers are just taking the lowest bids. I believe you 100 percent about the hustle for sure and not worrying about what anyone else is doing. It’s just I have it calculated to take 15-20k to get me up and running, taking the big scary leap in to business with a family to support, etc. So just trying to see if it’s worth it. I can’t afford to drive 10k miles a month for 10 cent profit you know. I know we are never fully ready to ever take the leap but I value your opinion and expertise on the subject.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

@@sggamer2086 your cost to run per mile is pretty accurate. Glad to see you did your research. Best of luck to you. It’s a simple easy one man business if you don’t over complicate it. I just mainly use my carrier. They look for loads while I’m driving. Bidding and all that is a pain and while 14% isn’t peanuts it’s worth it to me. I try booking loads on sylectus but haven’t had luck yet

also why planet fitness?? i understand the exercise, showers, hot tub , work out,, are they the most popular in the states,?? is there one in every city etc.??

@ExpeditingAmerica

3 ай бұрын

Cheap, and in most cities

Do you use a dispatcher?

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Sure do

These is what CDL drivers go through, wait till the seasons change. Hang in there.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

This is my 2nd year expediting 🤷‍♂️

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

I would argue I drive harder than a semi driver too

👍👍👍👍

@ExpeditingAmerica

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching one love

How did you get your Mercedes sprinter van in your business name and how long does it take to get the van in your business name? Blessings in Jesus name Amen 🙏 ❤

@ExpeditingAmerica

10 ай бұрын

You start a corporation, then use your ein to buy the van🤷‍♂️

@jesuslovesyou8280

10 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica I’ve been in business for 3 months. I’m building business credit with 3 trade lines, Just got a Capital One business credit card. My Paydex score through Experian is 85 now how long should I wait before I try to buy a Mercedes sprinter in the business name? Thank you.

@ExpeditingAmerica

10 ай бұрын

@@jesuslovesyou8280 idk man everyone is different. What works for one person might not work for the next. Write down the numbers see if it make sense for you. If it does go forward if not don’t do it.

1ST TO COMMENT!!!!!!

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate the dedication 🤣😂🤣😂

When you say 6500 net, is that per week or month?

@ExpeditingAmerica

10 ай бұрын

I guess you will have to watch more videos to find out. I say it often my friend. But no it’s not every month. Every week is different

@BillyG688

10 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica man ive been watching all your videos and been thinking about it so much, but im not sure if i should hold on or not, coz i also work in the cargo industry for an airline and i know cargo has slowed down a bit, and since im so familiar with cargo that's also one of the reason why i wanna try expediting. Start with a carrier first maybe, who knows

@ExpeditingAmerica

10 ай бұрын

@@BillyG688 best of luck to you. Nothing wrong with waiting

@1L0ve1H3ART

2 ай бұрын

U can make 3k a week more inventory more money

50k van BOY UR CRAZYY you better put you a kitchenette and a bathroom in that thing 😅

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Lmfaoooo

Do you still run for hippix logistics?

@ExpeditingAmerica

10 ай бұрын

Whattttt????? Lol I never ran with hippix lol never have never will

@theguyguy7524

9 ай бұрын

Hippix is 🗑

Wait until year two or three of Sprinter ownership. Your talking a extra 20k a year in repair expense. That insurance company is going to put you out of business because you can’t afford it. Cargo should be cheap like $25 a week.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Put me out of business? I don’t think so but it definitely is high. But even with maintenance (which I just did spark plugs, transmission, fuel pump, and a few other things tires next month) Bout to bring it down to $950 a month here shortly. But I’ve planned for these expenses ahead of schedule as well as set aside 10% from each load to cover this stuff. Cargo in Florida is not cheap my friend. And I’ve never met a Otr expeditor playing $25 a week for insurance. If you could point me in that direction that would be great but chances are I’ve called that insurance company. For shits and giggles I’d like to know :)

@speedyfinalmile

11 ай бұрын

I put 25k in repairs into a gas Metris to get it to 400k. Turbo at Mercedes-Benz is $4000 for a 4 cycle gas engine.

@speedyfinalmile

11 ай бұрын

Allen Paxton pays about $600 for everything per unit.

I pay 900 for my car and 1700 for my insurance I know what u mean man

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

What do you drive? A spaceship?

@unhippy1

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica lol Sportscar tastes on a DUI budget

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

@@unhippy1 lmfao! We’ll be safe out there buddy

Just hanging in their brother the first couple of years on your own. A b**** after that gets a little better.

@ExpeditingAmerica

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! New update video if you have time today

4th I guess 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

4th is better than 94th 🤷‍♂️

Hey, do you have a business plan? The most difficult decision is trusting others! It's necessary though. Reach out to me if you need help with your plan...No strings

What company are you leasing to?

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Small mom and pop carrier out of Florida. I stopped saying there name in videos because so many people call and email and we can only handle so many vans with one dispatcher

@travelcigars5049

11 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica I'm from FL

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

@@travelcigars5049 nice!

Paying $50,000 for a van was stupid.

@ExpeditingAmerica

4 ай бұрын

Yep I think I say that over and over again. 🤣😂

@4doorsmorewhores674

4 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmerica You'll eventually get through it and its probably nice but the pain is just really stretched out. Pay that principle down fast and early

@ExpeditingAmerica

4 ай бұрын

@@4doorsmorewhores674 yessir the breakdown was a huge blow but what’s done is done and I just gotta roll with the punches

21K Per year for INSURANCE (Oo) !

@ExpeditingAmerica

4 ай бұрын

Yeah it was too much!

Your getting ripped. You should be at $400 to $600 a month for commercial insurance. Try pie insurance for small business.

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

I’ve called. The thing is Florida is expensive. I could drive for a carrier under their insurance and it can be that cheap.

@kl163g

8 ай бұрын

@@ExpeditingAmericahave you thought about switching your business address to a different city? Especially since you don’t have a place that you rent so to speak… that would help you get cheaper rates because technically you’re not in FL primarily..

60-80 hours a week to make how much? Doesn’t sound like it’s it smh

@ExpeditingAmerica

11 ай бұрын

Oh yes I love it! Another “what a waste” comment. If I drive 60-80 hrs in a week I’m netting $3-4k Problem is every week isn’t a 60-80hr 5k mile week. So my net average a month is 6k to own a business pay all my bills and have something I do when I want and how I want. I can and will grow it so those numbers are just one van. Not to mention I’m hardly taxed on it due to write offs out the ass for this business. People also miss out on the fact my KZread makes money and I wouldn’t have my KZread without this business. As well as the streams of income from ventures im starting off KZread. Thank you for watching and dropping an honest comment.