BOX TRUCK vs SEMI TRUCK - Which is Better Business?! 

Thank you for your honesty regarding the true numbers. Most RU-vidrs gloss over the hard numbers, My biggest concern is your fuel mileage. I have been at this since 1996, and back then fuel was $0.80 per gallon, so we could afford big motors 525 -550 HP and our trucks were ungoverned. Back then my fuel mileage was about 5-6 MPG. Today with the high fuel cost you need to be at 7-8 MPG. You achieve this by having the truck governed to a reasonable speed, and being at not more than 455 - 475 HP. You local truck dealership can plug your truck ECM to a shop computer and they can configure the proper settings for optimum fuel efficiency. All the best.

One of the best and honest videos I’ve seen on RU-vid. I’m in the same boat, I’ve been running my box truck business in the same manner, from the top. I just put my box truck for sale and will be purchasing a semi truck applying the same method and principles. I didn’t think about finding a driver through a staffing agency, thank you for enlightening me.

Congratulations! I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and show us your operations.

Man, your videos are gold. Accounting+trucking. There is nothing better than that.

Thanks very much I am retired from 1 carrier and working again for another company which I planning a second retirement. I have the funds to purchase a truck and and start my business. I plan on modeling my business in the same manner which you have done. Congratulation on becoming profitable! I have been trying to decide if I wanted to start box truck or semi your trustworthy detailed analytical presentation has been a tremendous help. Again many thanks.

Very informative. Thank you

Very informative video! Keep up the great work.

Thank you for this video.

You, Sir are an absolutely amazing and brilliant Gentleman. You have zero experience driving a truck, however, you are an analytical manager who has used intelligence to solve unknown problems. You are highly inspiring and have helped me realize that I must push past my fears, take calculated risks and then take a step towards success.

Thanks buddy I needa this today ❗️

Hey boss loves your video l will love to get a good dispatch to start my own truck to be able to get some work I'm still having bean able to get my truck but soon thank you so much for your video very helpful

Great !! Congrats

congratulations!! Ive been keeping up with your journey for months now and im so happy to see the profits coming in! Box Trucks might not be the move anymore

Big congrats to you!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥳

The 8% you’re paying your dispatcher is reasonable!! You’re doing great, why do the dispatching when you can find one and establish a great relationship with them. You already have other tasks on your plate. Ignore the critics!

You have the best approach to the business. Congratulations.

I used the Rand Mcnally. So did most of my coworkers.Excellent! Highly recommended.

Love your video! Straight to the point😅 I’m a numbers girl so I need to see the NUMBERS

You earned my subscription. Thinking about owner and operating my own truck. Never been on one before any advice ?

Hey im glad to see your progression! Cdl was the best choice i ever made. Also is that neffex i hear? Niioce!

Glad you are making a profit, however I feel you should be making closer to $4/mi on all your miles in those 2 weeks. If a driver stays out at least 2 weeks, you should make good money, but the ones who want to be home every week, those trucks won't make much money based on my experience. I personally have owned trucks since 2013 as a business owner and do not have a CDL. I lease my trucks to the trucking company in which I work for and I dispatch my own truck. I pay 9%, 53' Dry Van Trailer Rental cost, IFTA, ELD, Cargo Insurance & Physical Insurance for Trailer. As for routing the driver, I personally do not advise my driver on what to take because you have to think about no truck routes and low bridges and if you route your driver incorrectly, you can put him in a lot of trouble which could come as a huge liability to you. Fuel is eating up $0.71 - $0.86/mile if your truck gets 5 - 6 miles to the gallon. Do you know what your truck is getting MPG? Also what is the weight of the loads in which you are taking? Also, this is a truck you bought from the dealership right? Did they give you virgin tires for your drive tires or did they put recaps on the drives? If its recaps, then get ready to spend a lot of money on those drive tires as you get into April and May and things start to heat up outside. That will be $300 - 400 per tire times 8 = $2400 - $3200 . Most dealerships generally put on recap tires on the drives just as an FYI.

Good for you

thank you for the video. Do you have any advice on places to look for semi trucks if I want a good deal

Keep it coming bro.

You are the goat for this information

really good man honest❤

Great!! Would you help your dispatch by getting another client? I'm looking for a good one. And what's the staff company?

Good luck

Hey I would like to know did you buy the trailer also or just the semi?

Truly inspirational. Imagine if you Cash in the money of doing the miles your self! That is like another 3/4k. I my self as a truck driver i can make it grow so much faster. Im located in Montreal Canada and looking to do reefer and long haul to the states. Cheers and thank you.

Your are amazing

Hey man congrats.. Do you mind sharing the name of the staffing agency?

Great video

Great video. So what's more profitable; Semi or Box ?

My Friend Good afternoon Is a very good start Congratulations BEST REGARDS 5 March 2022

Great! May I know your semi brand, year and mileage? Thanks.

nice video. congratulations. one question: your drive go back to home every day or weekend?

Honest #, I would like to know any information from your dispatcher, please

Great videos, very educational...thank you! Who is your dispatcher?

what about a cdl straight truck with a moffet flatbed?

Great video! Is your dispatcher taking new drivers?

Congrats on being profitable :)

God bless 👍

Can you add the staffing company that helped you with your driver? I like to work with them, I can say you referred me.

Hi when starting up box truck business I gonna have to get eld or no

Hello, can you give info of the company that helped you find drivers

Some factoring companies will also have a fuel card with good discounts.

Did you rent or bought your own van ?

What yr is your semi and did you purchase directly from International

Please advise how to source a reliable dispatcher. I am about to get a semi.

How many trucks do you have?

6.6 mpg seems kinda low for a modern late model tractor?

I got it wrong! 7k as a driver and as a boss running it is another 3,5k That is 10.5 k in 2 weeks double that for a month! That is 21k monthly all payed! Id say 200k net a year! You buy another 2 trucks and run the rest your self! Done! I love this idea.

420....great number!

You did the box truck that helped you to get the big truck. Could you be doing okay if did not do the box truck?

Where or how do you get a dispatcher?

I like to also work with your dispatcher!

Hey, how can I get in touch with you?

I’ve seen drivers achieve 9 or 10 mpg by driving slower and idling the truck as little as possible, depending on the age of the truck.

For As hands off as the business m.o is , a 15% net isn’t bad.

Who is the staffing agency?!!!

I hate driving semi trucks; managing 18 tires, tire deflates on the way and waiting longer time for repair. I am planning to buy box truck which have less tires with less hassle.

Certain Box trucks require a CDL. Class B for any single vehicle weighing more than 26,001lbs.

My brother how can I reach you ????

Nice video, but you never answered the question of Box truck versus semi truck

I wanna work with you as driver Is it possible pls?

What logistics company pays 3$ per mile? Anyone?

You were misinformed. A tire pressure gauge is best for checking tire air pressure. Get an ezpass if you are going to run in areas that have tools. It's good for everything in the northeast, TX ,OK, KS, IN, OH, IL. Also look into the combo transponder that will let your driver bypass some (a lot) of weigh stations too.

I’m thinking most people in trucking vote for the man with the best energy policy.

My name is Matthew adams I'm looking for a good dispatcher if there any way u could share company u dispatch with would help me thank u for your content I wacth u everyday

So ur driver profits more than u ?

Not good mileage

And guys always remember , if you want money and to be successful , you take risk and hard work , if under your eyes don’t look as blue as this guy you’re not working hard enough 😂 peace and love fam

Bruh, please DATE your videos! Thanks!

Randy mcnally is not that reliable on the lower cost unit

You could lose the song…

I wonder how’s your business now in 2024

Way too much for that factoring. A.S.A.P get that factoring company out of your pocket.

Mane you paying way to much for dispatching I can get you hella loads for much less hmu if u acually serious I’ll show u my bol the last 30 days you’ll be surprised for a box and semi

you can get more with companies that pay around the same or more AND help with fuel...

I need your contact bro.God bless you!!