Often you can get insurance cheaper through a carrier than on your own. Load 1 and some others have a waiting list, some require experience. I would talk to some recruiters before spending a dime.
Like n time said often shippers request sprinter type vans regardless of the freight. The idea that it would fit in a cargo van doesn't make any difference. It's easier for them to load and if the freight happens to grow before you get loaded it still fits. Besides standing up to put your pants...
I think every 5,000 would be fine. I do know shops that say don't let the low def light come on so keep that in mind. It used to be 10,000 in the book, big change.
Over 10001 you still have to scale, empty or loaded. If you don't want to pay for the right insurance then you shouldnt.be hauling for pay. I kinda doubt I don't want to is a legal excuse
Have you drove other vehicles in this business? Why do you feel they are better, often if someone is hauling 5 or 6 pallets there is a good chance they are overweight, I wouldn't think a 16 foot box with a bunk has much weight capacity left before hitting 10,001. Have you scaled it without...
Bubble.wrap by itself directly on the walls has a very low r value. Honestly Imo there's some Merritt I'm outfitting a van comfortably before hitting the road. The more comfortable you are the easier it is to stay out longer, sleep better, work more and thus generate more revenue.
That said I...