Spartan
Active Expediter
I am looking at expediting vs "regular" trucking and hope to get some good advise from the experienced hands here.
I've been a class-A for 12 years, about 6 as an o/o and am hoping that running a Sprinter or a CV would be a healthier and happier way to drive.
PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong, but I am thinking that parking.. (sleeping) will be better out front with the cars and RVs, that I can get fuel and groceries in town instead of always being captive at the truck stop. Hopefully, between loads I could go to a movie or sight-see a little, which I could never do in the rig because of parking. Overhead clearances, turn-arounds, lower tolls...I can see many advantages....so what am I missing?
I realize a straight truck has it's advantages, but I really want to "enjoy" my next few years on the road, and the van looks like it would allow me to use my down-time better and cut stress from hunting for parking and trying to sleep beside noisy reefers...what do you think? Am I crazy?
I don't mind waiting a bit between loads, especially if I am not trapped at the trkstp...and I would really like to find out some realistic ideas of average loaded, deadhead miles, mpg and income targets I should aim at. I know it varies for everyone, but a general idea would be greatly appreciated.
I travel very light and don't need much home-time...so should I get a van and try this?
Any advice welcomed, Thanks
I've been a class-A for 12 years, about 6 as an o/o and am hoping that running a Sprinter or a CV would be a healthier and happier way to drive.
PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong, but I am thinking that parking.. (sleeping) will be better out front with the cars and RVs, that I can get fuel and groceries in town instead of always being captive at the truck stop. Hopefully, between loads I could go to a movie or sight-see a little, which I could never do in the rig because of parking. Overhead clearances, turn-arounds, lower tolls...I can see many advantages....so what am I missing?
I realize a straight truck has it's advantages, but I really want to "enjoy" my next few years on the road, and the van looks like it would allow me to use my down-time better and cut stress from hunting for parking and trying to sleep beside noisy reefers...what do you think? Am I crazy?
I don't mind waiting a bit between loads, especially if I am not trapped at the trkstp...and I would really like to find out some realistic ideas of average loaded, deadhead miles, mpg and income targets I should aim at. I know it varies for everyone, but a general idea would be greatly appreciated.
I travel very light and don't need much home-time...so should I get a van and try this?
Any advice welcomed, Thanks