Question for recruiters..

[DannyD]

Hi,

I'm wondering about the age limit on vehicles. I'm thinking specifically of vans in this instance. I would think if I was taking on a new driver, I'd be more inclined to be concerned w/ the miles his/her vehicle had rather than how old it was.

If I was a recruiter/owner of a company, I'd rather have a 5 year old van w/ 100,000 miles on it sign on w/ me than a 2 year old van w/ 200,000 miles. This is assuming both vans have been kept clean on the outside, no rust, dings & such.

What I'm asking here is where am I wrong in my logic?

I'm asking because my neigbor would like to be an expediter. He's working 2 jobs right now & I've told him a little bit about expediting. I have a 2000 Ford in good shape (120K miles) that I'd like to put on w/ someone, but I know most companies wouldn't accept it because of it's age.

Thanx for any input,
Danny

 

[X1_SRH]

Danny,

It's just a line that needs to be drawn to prevent "gray area". If somebody brings on your year 2000 model low mileage van then the other expediters will want to know why we didn't bring theirs on. They won't concentrate on the fact that their van has 400K on it, they just focus on the fact that it's a 2000 just like yours.

Expediting companies need to be very selective especially with cargo vans. It is a method by which we prevent the overloading of our fleet with vans. Too many vans and not enough freight is a scenario that plays out too regularly throughout the expediting industry. We do our best to maintain that balancing act between trucks and freight. Sometimes that balance swings from side to side, but it is constantly changing.

I hope this sheds a little light,

Scott

 

[huntn1]

a lot of companies will take on that van, think smaller.

 

[DannyD]

>Danny,
>
>It's just a line that needs to be drawn to prevent "gray
>area". If somebody brings on your year 2000 model low
>mileage van then the other expediters will want to know why
>we didn't bring theirs on. They won't concentrate on the
>fact that their van has 400K on it, they just focus on the
>fact that it's a 2000 just like yours.

>I hope this sheds a little light,

>Scott

Thanx Scott. Yes, that put a spotlight on it. Again, thanx a ton & be well.

Take care,
Danny