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Yup agree. I usually recheck the pressure on site and correct the air pressure. So that I don't have to run around looking for air at the truck stop. Don't like to use my own portable air pump too often. They can overheat and burn out. Oh... Don't forget the valve stem caps.

Lol you guys...you not going to re-balance your front tires?

Used tires shop.

Once you've got the business side expenses covered, you are now have to ring up all of your personal expenses. Thing like mortgage, rent, insurance, car payment, etc.... There are actually 2 major expenses that you need to cover, personal and business. Project your total monthly personal and...

Actually my carrier is in the east. Been with them for almost 7 years now, rate is average. I have almost zero debts and always looking for ways to cut the operational costs. So, its survivable. My carrier and I, we kind of made a gentleman agreement that I get the first offer for all the...

Think you said it before several times, to be successful in the van sector, graduated from the TT sector is a requirement. So true, so true......Lol.. But if you're lucky, you can skip the TT. Bummer....Lol...

It can be done. But to get there, you've got to earn the trusting relationship with your carrier. Which takes time and effort on your part. Also, most importantly and a must, the great work ethics.

I got the TSA card. It's for picking up and screening the shipment and then take it to the air freight at the airport. This type of shipment called for TSA certified. My carrier always call me for this type of load. For picking up at the airport, DL is good enough. I do quite a few of air...

Awesome! Say no more, Lol.... I totally agree. In this business, whether I bring in $300 a week or $3000 a week means nothing when there are debts. But when I have zero debt and made $300 or $3000, I get to keep it. Actually, It's a simple strategy. the hard part is trying to find the...

Personally I wouldn't run out from Seattle and head into the unknown territories just yet. It will take some time and patience to learn about the van expediting business. Besides, you planned to enter the van business in a slower period. Keep researching, there are loads that go out of Seattle...

This concern can break the business and the relationships. Usually it's recommended that new comers started out having emergency savings for emergency expenses and regular savings to provide monthly income for at least 6 months.

Awesome! Welcome abroad.

Thank you very much brother! For excluding the Nissan off your opinion listing. Lol...:D

It might be easier to just call the dealers and ask about their program. Most dealers want to unload their vehicles, there's always a deal. Typically, credit scores and the availability of income left for the monthly payments dictate the bank's decision. Largest down payment always win the...

If you and your wife are up to it, give it a shot. But.....must(yep mandatory) have savings to cover atleast 6 months of bills and personal expenses. You can reevaluate after 3-4 months to see if this fit both of you. If not, on the 4-5th month start working your way back to TT. Good luck...

Weight stations basic info from AAA: http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/weigh-stations/

Yup, I did a " Proud Mary" thing. Now, I'm rollin on the river. Lol.. Thread carefully, this business also has morphed into something else during the past few years.

It's a commitment. Ya, to the.....(please fill in blank)......... So unpredictable, Lol.

I remembered dissecting through the EO threads all the way back since the beginning. Sipping through those postings wanting to find out how this business behaved. I was able to see the pattern of business behaviors in term of past, present and calculated future. Those patterns showed 3...