Hey guys, gals, and ? (but it's all good) lol...
Thanks for taking the time to read my question and give me some feedback. I've been on this site in stealth mode for awhile, just reading, learning, researching and absorbing. So let me know if I got this right.
Since I'm looking to drive solo, the difference in money earned over the long term between driving a van/sprinter vs. a straight truck is pretty much a wash more or less. (pretty much the same give or take). I say that because even though there are much more vans out there, the dot rules/log restrictions I would have to deal with a straight truck would pretty much even things out.
Is grasshopper right on this?
Here is my dilemma: Love the freedom of the van, but love the comfort of the truck (esp since I'm looking to be out for long periods of time - no real home time requirements other than mail and major holidays like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, national potato day). If there is just a negligible difference over long term then I may opt for van.
(yeah yeah b4 you start with all that depends on the driver stuff - see I've been reading these posts , lets compare exact same driver w/same habits in van vs. truck).
What is the likelihood of finding a van to drive that has a sleeper (that would be the deal breaker prob for a van)? an apu/generator? Whats likelihood of getting on a truck with a generator?
I'm obviously looking to drive for someone and not be an o/o being a newbie. That's whats appealing about the van though, once I learn the ropes, it's easier to step into o/o. Did I mention last hassle?
Oh yeah all the stuff you all holler at people for, for not including it in their info: I'm in the Chicago area, looking to go solo, don't have an actual drivers license yet but hope to get one soon then go for my cdl...LOL just joking..have a CDL A hazmat. Currently drive straight truck in Chicago area.
Any words of wisdom, advice, except "don't go into expediting" would be greatly appreciated Mr/Ms. Myagi (Karate Kid). wax on...wax off.
Seriously, thanks for any help.
p.s. I'll leave the heated riot-inducing question of whether or not to cross the border for some other time. (not talking about Taco Bell either)...though did you hear how someone is suing them saying they don't use real beef, and Taco Bells response is that the guy is wrong "it's meat is 80% beef" not sure if their answer makes me feel any better.
Thanks for taking the time to read my question and give me some feedback. I've been on this site in stealth mode for awhile, just reading, learning, researching and absorbing. So let me know if I got this right.
Since I'm looking to drive solo, the difference in money earned over the long term between driving a van/sprinter vs. a straight truck is pretty much a wash more or less. (pretty much the same give or take). I say that because even though there are much more vans out there, the dot rules/log restrictions I would have to deal with a straight truck would pretty much even things out.
Is grasshopper right on this?
Here is my dilemma: Love the freedom of the van, but love the comfort of the truck (esp since I'm looking to be out for long periods of time - no real home time requirements other than mail and major holidays like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, national potato day). If there is just a negligible difference over long term then I may opt for van.
(yeah yeah b4 you start with all that depends on the driver stuff - see I've been reading these posts , lets compare exact same driver w/same habits in van vs. truck).
What is the likelihood of finding a van to drive that has a sleeper (that would be the deal breaker prob for a van)? an apu/generator? Whats likelihood of getting on a truck with a generator?
I'm obviously looking to drive for someone and not be an o/o being a newbie. That's whats appealing about the van though, once I learn the ropes, it's easier to step into o/o. Did I mention last hassle?
Oh yeah all the stuff you all holler at people for, for not including it in their info: I'm in the Chicago area, looking to go solo, don't have an actual drivers license yet but hope to get one soon then go for my cdl...LOL just joking..have a CDL A hazmat. Currently drive straight truck in Chicago area.
Any words of wisdom, advice, except "don't go into expediting" would be greatly appreciated Mr/Ms. Myagi (Karate Kid). wax on...wax off.
Seriously, thanks for any help.
p.s. I'll leave the heated riot-inducing question of whether or not to cross the border for some other time. (not talking about Taco Bell either)...though did you hear how someone is suing them saying they don't use real beef, and Taco Bells response is that the guy is wrong "it's meat is 80% beef" not sure if their answer makes me feel any better.