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convalexatowing

New Recruit
Researching
Looking to get into expidited...
sold off my towing business.
Im trying to avoid buying an ex amazon van.
I know I need 2015 or newer and less than 150k. Im looking at a 2019 ford e transit 350. High roof. lwb. Its in great shape.
It has 300k on the dash... BRAND new crate ecoboost. 17 miles. with paperwork, invoices and reciepts to prove it.
I am in VERY rural NWPA. Will be driving 6 hours to buy the van....

will carriers still give me a contract with the proof of new engine. Or should I completely avoid it and TRY to find something else.
I have 13k to spend. the transit is 11k.
My ONLY other options have been ex amazon and also 5 or more hours away.
I appreciate any input. thanks guys.
 
Ragman

Ragman

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
convalexatowing said:
Looking to get into expidited...
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Before buying a van, what do you know about the expediting industry? From your post, im guessing not much.

May i suggest delays in your purchase plans. Go drive for a fleet owner for at least a year, maybe two. Learn on their equipment.

Like the towing business, there is so much more to expediting than turn key and drive.

Good luck in your endeavors.
 
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convalexatowing

New Recruit
Researching
well i dont really have that option. Ive done EXTENSIVE research. I wont be getting my own authority. So I wont be doing loadboard hotshot stuff. I plan on finding a decent carrier and look for some local work as well. I would like to do otr. So with so many options for carriers and already having all the coverage i need I figure I shouldnt have trouble finding one. but they will all be out of town. I am 2 hours from pretty much anything lol. If all else fails I will deck the van out and carry on my mobile mechanic buisness. But no I certainly dont know as much as id like too. If theres any tips you can offer as far is what I asked.... If i purchase a vehicle with a crate engine and proof.... but 300k on the dash.... will I have issues with carrier? also... do carriers away from the nissan nv2500 and 3500s?
thanks again.
 
ATeam

ATeam

Senior Member
Retired Expediter
convalexatowing said:
Ive done EXTENSIVE research.
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With the research you have done, are you able to quote the failure rate for first-year van owner-operators or a reasonable approximation? Are you able to list the top 5 reasons for the failures, and does your business plan address each of them?
 
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