Can I make it w/ a 24' truck? Is it worth it?

noahgordon · Oct 26, 2005

I have been looking at getting a 24' straight box truck and starting my own company doing expediting and hotshot loads. My father drove for ever and says that it's not worth it w/ the price of fuel, maintance, taxes etc..., and everything involved he said to just find another idea and forget about it. What do ya'll think? Is there a demand for that size truck and all? Thanks

X1_SRH · Oct 26, 2005

Noah,
Yes there is a demand for a 24' truck in today's market, but the real key to success is being a super-smart business person. Understand that to succeed nowadays you'll need to work harder than in years past. Do your homework, Have some start up capital, find a truck that fits your budget, and find a company that fits your needs. This site will give you all the tools needed to make an educated decision about getting into expediting. If you are willing to work hard you can be successful - don't let anybody tell you any differently.
Best of Luck - Scott

noahgordon · Oct 27, 2005

Thanks Scott!

Pappy · Oct 28, 2005

I really love questions like this!!! My dad was a 37 yr. veteran truck driver O/O. He used to tell me that "It takes money to make money" AND he was right--to an extent. Do'nt ask me how it happened,But with 300 dollars and a beat up chevy van, I started a business and ended up owning a carnival with 14 rides, 2 food trailers, games and the works. In seven years, Well lets just say I was grossing thousands of dollars on a 3 day weekend. It became too much work for my wife and I to handle at our age. So-- We sold the business and will still (according to our sales contract) have a substansial income from it for years to come. Also at my age,56, I just went to Nashville and recorded a CD that will be released soon by my own publishing company and on my own record label.---Thomas Edison could probably tell you thousands of ways that a light bulb wo'nt burn!!! On the other hand he could tell you one way that it will. Many people have been quite successful in the past at owning and operating 24" straight trucks. You're not any less capable than any of those folks. Planning and scrutiny will help. Life is short, and you have only one life to live. TODAY is the first day of the rest of your life!!! SO---FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS. Good luck and God Bless

Pappy
34 yrs T/T ;-) ;-) ;-)