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Sorry, about the slow reply. Long weekend with the 4th and all. I am not a retiring truck driver. The reason I already have a van and operating authority is because I am currently using them for a business that I started at the beginning of the year. I have been using my Sprinter to haul...

Straight to the question what companies are worth trying (Panther, FedEx CC, LandStar) since I have a 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 most of the info I have read suggests that 6-8 year old vehicle is the limit for the bigger names. Also is it better to sign under a company's authority or use my own...

Thank You I usually do a search this time I jumped the gun with a post :o

Yes North California :cool:

I talked to CIS they weren't able to help me. I am based out of California. I am pretty sure Progressive's Prices are hard to beat but just want to be clear on what coverage I will be getting.

Just trying to get this cleared up. I've called 4-5 insurance agents and half of them are saying that Progressive Commercial only covers up to 500 miles. While the other half say I will be covered Unlimited. It is my understanding that most cargo van expediters have insurance through CIS ...

Yep I've been trying but it's not as popularized as freight shipping companies where there is a bunch of companies constantly hiring O/O to run under their authority. Maybe I am just not searching the right way or I might be searching for something that doesn't exist.

I should of probably cleared it up in the original post but I plan on using a Sprinter holding only 3-4 motorcycle at a time. Lower overhead less hassle and better turn around times. I am copying the idea. I saw my neighbor get a motorcycle delivered in a Sprinter Van so if there are companies...

Interested in specializing in motorcycle hauling the only source of loads that even come to mind would be CentralDispatch any car haulers on here that have access to the website willing to share your view on things. Also if there is anyone specializing in Moto Hauling what's the best way to find...

Thank You for the speedy reply. I read the FMCSA website a couple days ago but was hoping to have misunderstood something. I guess its going to be (full van or trailer) not (full van and trailer) :)

Hello, just trying to get some info on MC/DOT. Most Sprinters fall under the < 10,000 lbs rule as far as GVWR is concerned. Now if you were to have a 2005 Sprinter 2500 with a GVWR of 8550 lbs and have it fully loaded would that allow you to tow lets say a trailer with a curb weight of 1450...

looking back at it it's without me in the van ' Anyways thats all kind of going off topic. What I was trying to get at is if it makes sense financially. I was doing some random numbers in my head and if we assume a 3500 will get 3 MPG less than the 2500 at 70,000 miles a year which is kind of...

158" Longest/Tallest for that year. I was kind of surprised at how light it was. 1/4 tank of gas and no spare. I don't know if thats with me in it. The lady had me going back and forth out of the van.

2006 Dodge Sprinter gvw 9990 and my curb weight at a DMV certified weight station was 4940 lbs.

What I am trying to ask is if having the extra carrying capacity of the 3500 is worth it. I do not plan on working with anything but a Sprinter type van. Just after reading through all the cargo posts it seems like the extra 1000lbs isn't really a factor in this business. Thank you for all...

Yes the Sprinter is modified it has a flat loading area no wheel wells they were removed I previously used it for hauling bulky objects and they were in the way. I am just having a hard time doing the math if having the extra expense will actually be justified by being able to get more loads...

I have a general question regarding the Sprinter van as an expediting van. I would like to know which one of the 2 you would pick. If you're currently working with a 2500 and find you self in situations where a 3500 would be useful or vice versa. I have read every post that comes up on the...