specifically to sprinter expeditors, been researching the industry as a o/o, but man there is just so much negativity about the job everywhere i look, probably due to over saturation of vans, not sure how anyone can consider it as a viable option, for what you guys give up ( home comforts, family time etc etc ) and your lifestyle, i don't think making min. 60-100k a year and asking for a few days to be home every 2-3 weeks is too much to ask, i also hear horror story's about carriers, i just want to say you guys deserve to be treated like a professional, especially as a o/o and no offense i feel like its more comparable to working at mcdonald's from what i’ve researched so far
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its like these carriers dont care the lifestyle you live doing this job, that in itself should be worth an extra 25k a yr.
All expedite van drivers have something mentally wrong with them, and this is a safe outlet while protecting the public
Sounds like you hit most points in your first post.
Hate authority? Don't get along well with others? Fortunately there's expediting in a van
Hate authority? Don't get along well with others? Fortunately there's expediting in a van
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thats interesting, perception is reality
its awesome that expediting can offer a job to people who deal with mental health issues but that doesn’t mean fleet owners and carriers can treat you like you just came out of prison, ( no offense intended ) also most people don’t live full time in a van, which means making 40k a year isnt gonna cut it nowadays to survive, its no secret what the cost of living is, i love the job but im learning it might not be for me at this point in my life, i feel for the average joe with familes, mortgage etc, in my opinion to make it work you either are young with no real world responsibilities,,, or your kids are grown and you sell your home and everything in it
Hard to say how many new startups, in non-CDL expedite ,go the distance. Reality is, what’s in your wallet.
Sure, but - you get wear a fur lined leather Mad Bomber hat while you drive!
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If you’re not in debt, van Expedite is fine.
If you’re in debt, it’s not a good idea.
If you’re not in debt, van Expedite is fine.
If you’re in debt, it’s not a good idea.
and if your not in debt, you soon will be
Jokes aside, I pay all my monthly bills on 1 average week of van Expedite work. The other 3 weeks are for food, savings, and the occasional splurge for the expensive bologna, not the pre sliced, the one you slice yourself.
If I had a $1,500/month mortgage or rent to pay, on top of van payment, etc, I wouldn’t van Expedite.
If I had a $1,500/month mortgage or rent to pay, on top of van payment, etc, I wouldn’t van Expedite.
guido4475
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If you’re not in debt, van Expedite is fine.
If you’re in debt, it’s not a good idea.
I am completely debt free thanks to Load One, blessings, and going into a van. I wouldn't have it any other way. So much less stress in many ways being in a van. I should done it a long time ago.
Being debt free is the key, whatever you prefer driving. I bought my straight truck with cash, didn't want to owe on it and not make money. I am debt free except for the house, but thanks to Load 1 and the straight truck the house will be paid off in less than 3 years. If I didn't make extra payment the house would be paid off in 2043.
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guido4475
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You mean paying extra on the principle itself, with that extra money per month going towards the principle clearly labeled as doing so. Failure to label that extra money is not nearly as effective.
i’m sure there are some exceptions, but the reality is you probably wont be able to afford a mortgage expediting unless your on the road 48 weeks a years driving 16 hours a day
guido4475
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It is surprising how many do not know about paying extra on the principle in addition to the house payment. And, when they do, how many are unaware of the importance of labeling that extra money as for the interest. 100 bucks extra a month results are incredible.