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    Best Cargo Van for New Owner/Operator

    Yea it was Apex but his last dated video on Youtube is March 2017 so its actually been less than a year since he was rolling. But yea just being out there and getting to see different parts of the country makes up for the sitting time.
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    Best Cargo Van for New Owner/Operator

    Hey guys, Just a quick update and question...I've been watching some YouTube videos recently about one expediter in particular driving a Ford E350 van. Similar in just about every way to cargo dimensions of a Chevy Express. These videos are dated between the end of 2016 and beginning of this...
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    Best Cargo Van for New Owner/Operator

    I spoke with a recruiter from A+ Expediting. I was responding to recent ad looking for cargo vans. I also noticed some expedite companies looking for cargo vans on craigs list. TLC Express is one name that comes to mind. I also noticed 14 different ads on Expediters Online looking for cargo...
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    Best Cargo Van for New Owner/Operator

    Thanks for all the replies. I will not be getting a van until February and it's defintely made me reconsider what type of vehicle. Ideally, I would be happy with 1000 miles a week. And I may only choose to run during the spring, summer, and early fall and maybe drive somewhere warm for the...
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    Best Cargo Van for New Owner/Operator

    I hope dispatch for whatever carrier I decide to sign on with would still go after those loads even if they specifically request a sprinter. I really want to be driving in the spring and not sitting at truck stops all day, but I also enjoyed being able to see different parts of the country that...
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    Best Cargo Van for New Owner/Operator

    Ha ha, no the only McDonald's I want to go to is the drive thru when I'm loaded with freight! I will be keeping expenses low, but would still like to do 1,000 miles a week.
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    Best Cargo Van for New Owner/Operator

    Thanks for the quick reply...Whew 68" high? That sounds too high...The van I'm looking at would be 124.60" length (2 skids) at least 2500 lbs. 49.40" rear door opening height. So even though I would be severely limited in potential freight, you're saying there would still be freight available...
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    Best Cargo Van for New Owner/Operator

    Hi, I drove a company Sprinter van for one year about five years ago and really enjoyed the expediting lifestyle. I understand the feast or famine nature of the business. However, I will be specifically purchasing my own cargo van in a couple of months and have my heart set on a brand new Chevy...
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