Do you want to make MONEY driving a cCARGO VAN!? The 2 most important questions to ANSWER. 

I just started. Been OTR for two months, no breaks. I live in WA, so only coming out for a couple weeks isn’t worth it in terms of the difficulty in finding loads going home. Something for people to consider. If you don’t live in a good freight area, you’ll have a hard time making money going home, or if you’re not able to stay out for extended periods. Like the man said, be comfortable being uncomfortable. Set yourself up for success and equip your van (if you’re able) with everything you need so discomfort isn’t an excuse to quite or waste money on a hotel. This livelihoods is not for everyone. Thanks for the honesty in your vid’s! Glad to see you posting again as time allows. 👍

I've been in trucking for 40 years done almost everything except the van business and I watched a lot of people talk about the van business and you the only one telling the truth

The tiktokers claim they’re getting rich and traveling and the Facebook groups swear the industry is dead lol Alan you’re the only one speaking truth I’ve been watching for years

"Wasn't quick enough to jump over the hedges with me; got caught and that's when our relationship strayed " ; Stay Safe, Stay Blessed.

Hey when help others, God will help you, if you have blessing in your business your business will grow. You are doing amazing job by helping others with the amount of informations. May God bless you and guide all of us, Ammen. Thanks.

After watching your and others videos, I signed on with a fleet owner yesterday. The main reasons are that they are family owned, on the smaller side and answered every question I had.

Rent a van. Go to Flying J and set there for three days. If you don't mind it then this business might be for you. Personal reasons got me off the road. I miss driving and setting around for 3 days. Flying J right outside of Hannibal, MO was my favorite.

Glad you're back. People need to hear the truth.

I noticed a lot of companies are not likely handing out work (loads) or contracts without a van on hand. Asking what they like may help, but longest and tallest you can afford is always the best for covering any OTR expedited load that comes along. I have ran both and I prefer OTR but they both can make good money if you hustle. Social media is like the government in my opinion, have never seen them help much of anything when they get involved. Thanks for the video.

Just getting commercial insurance will scare the crap out of ya! Go with a carrier buy their insurance And pay each week for it.

Thanks for this brother , we needed this

thanks for being real and honest alan

Right to point love it

I've been listening to your good advice for years and always ready to listen to more!

Thank you for sharing your valuable experiences

One thing that I notice is that drivers don't treat their business like a business. They don't always market themselves. They sometimes don't appreciate the business that a broker may send them. So for example, even though you may have gotten your load by bidding well, you still should consider it your obligation to consistently thank that broker and their team for the business. We are not entitled to a load even if we are the low bidder. There are many other factors a broker may consider. Even if you are working for someone else, get in the habit of being professional and polite. If you have good habits, and you wind up going on your own, you will take those good habits with you. Btw, bad habits will follow you too.

I really like the way you explain it!!!!

Thanks so much for your help and support

The best video I think you have a lot a lot of experience. Thanks man God bless and God bless America.

Great video

I start June 5th. Cant wait 🎉🎉

Welcome back.

The most amazing thing to me is that a lot of people watch these gig influencers and do not realize that a lot of those people are literally in it for the likes. I believe there is a guy who got into hotshot trucking and after a year was basically reduced to using this pickup to do gig food apps. This is a full time job. It is not something you do because you are chasing likes and want to build up a social media following. Honestly, im getting into cargo van work on the local level. The best piece of advise I've received so far is to have common sense when it comes to customer service aswell as not letting anyone take advantage of me. I can go on and on, but you guys get what I'm saying.

excellent video!!! Appreciate you cutting through all the fluff with straight up "big Boy pants" talk!

I’d love to get into this industry and everything your saying is all of my concerns. I’ve been researching this stuff for months on end, I don’t trust all the guys giving us all the glitz and no reality. I look forward to watching more vids from you guys in the business as I make moves towards and ownership. Hopefully I can learn some of your lessons and be successful. I’d like to know how someone could go about getting the start up money needed?

I tried, thew myself out the window listen to him I have been following the big guy lots years I almost went bankrupt doing it myself take your time my God he is 100 right thank you man for all you experience

I researched for a year before I hit the road

So true everything you said big risk at first you really got to grind in this industry and be smart taking loads and keep in mind rates are terrible and gas is going up and commercial insurance can be super pricey i been expediting for about a year now not easy at first went through couple hiccups but once you figure it out it’s definitely worth it thank you for speaking the truth

Great info not one lie told

Tell them like it is lol good stuff my good brother....hit me up I miss our talks...

Thanks for this! I’m definitely interested in OTR, I’m just not sure where/how to start. I thought about going the CDL route, but I don’t think that’s going to work. But expediting in a van seems like it would be the right fit.

The 36-48 hour no shower is a fact

Lease purchase is BS. Most contracts have a clause in it that states if you don't make so much in a few weeks you forfeit the van and everything you pay down on it. The original owner can exercise the right at anytime.

The best video ❤ Bro Can you make another video for new cargo van staff please? Which car should I buy V.6 or V.8 Wide Long High Gas or dessal Please 🙏 Thank you bro

Keep on keeping everyone honest. Don't get frustrated with other people's failures. You're volunteering more than enough to educate the industry. You should probably submit your time as volunteer hours on your taxes. 😏 As always. Thanks for your knowledge. If there is anything this greenhorn can do for you, please let me know.

Thanks for your honesty and support... I'm a truck driver and want to change for business van, ... Im thinking in the second question... I call Victoria logistics llc and they said that give me 3k a week. Want to work with a carrier just one. No family here and need to work all the time out. Thanks for your advice

Telling like it is. 👏👏

Question about your 2017 Transit-You mentioned before its been out of service for I believe 6 weeks. Just curious what repairs are being done to it?

Remember you gotta push to make money

I take a lot of time off, a week here and there. 3 or 4 day weekends. I was shocked when I got my 1099 for year 2022. $$,$$$.

My question is, Is their enough freight available on the boards even if you have the connections/know dispatchers?

Question: can I see a template of your bidding sheet and my mc is young will that me a major issue on the Sylectus load board

What happened to the van with the bed and inverter and all that good stuff?

I have a pretty silly question but I’m new at this and trying to figure out what I should be charging for rate per mile. Is there some sort of tips you can give newcomers on what a good rate per mile is depending on what part of the states they’re in? Don’t want to getbamboozled into taking something cheap but also don’t want to bid too high

What load boards do I use, I have my authority but not to sure what ones I can use for a 07 Chevy express van 3500 like your older grey van

Hahahaha you are the best man ,,, honesty is priceless! This idiots on you tube lying about income or just showing the bright picture is piss me off . Thank you again real big man

25 years OTR helped me.😁❤️🇺🇸Also have a lot of money set aside for everything.

I think Paxton should do both of the options. Local and regional along with Expedited over the road.

The secret to success is prayer 🙏 💪✝️

I want to get into expediting over the road. I drove a truck O.T.R. for 10 years and I miss being out there. I like to stay out for months at a time because I'm single and no need to be home. I want to drive for a carrier at first, learn and get the feel for the business then possibly later on buy a van. Trying to figure out where to start because I live in FLORIDA which I already know freight in and out of this state is bad.

I want to know if renting a Van is an option for me. The company I'm going to work for says owner operate. I have to have my own Van and they find me the cargo. 70/30 split

So I watched all his videos pretty much, and I gotta ask who’s the hustle guy at the beginning at end of every video?

What happened to BIG D? Anyone know if he retired? He did seem pretty sour about the industry.

I will respectfully disagree with the “you don’t need your own authority” thoughts on local work. With your authority you are a Carrier. If you want to make it on your own “your hustle got to be strong in this industry” 😉

Which load board is best for sprinter van

If you want to make money expediting, open a freight brokerage

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Been trying hard to get into the industry. Harder than ever i feel. I dont think it seems easy, but I do think i could be good for this. The problem is finding someone willing to teach, or an entry position with a fleet owner. If anyone can point me in the right direction, i would really appreciate it.

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i live in central illinois between several major citys off interstate 74 i see online that getting a contract for good companies should be easy for me. i currently work overnight at a hucks and over 4 years have accumulated 25k in stocks of the company....considering selling the shares to buy a van considering i only make 300 a week at a gas station i feel taking the step to become owner operator would be a huge jump forward and would put me on the more profitble side of the supply chain...i also like to drive so i feel i would love the job more so than the guy selling the gas to yall lol...what u think 25k van 135,000 miles ford transit. for 300mile trips and under...im seeing companys hiring promising 1-3k a week in my area...i currently make 300 a week lol

Why are u doing it?…is the business good for you?

I could live in my van and make money , I have no family

I quit trying to help new drivers. Seems most don’t want to know the truth. They want to believe the clickbait youtube titles without the real net earnings or cost per mile breakdowns. Take the low rates, frankly, I don’t care anymore. I’ll wait this market out.

Really informative videos my guy, im on track to have my own company in the future when the tinme is right...but for now im interested in working for a fleet owner to gain experience and make some solid connections. Honestly OTR or Local either is fine for me im used to working 7 days a week i come from a labor intensive background so hard work and me are no stranger.. Do you know where i can get in contact with some of the owners that are looking to hire drivers? I know the economy is shit now, everywhere honestly is the same i have been and heard, techs being slaughtered, medical field is so so, logistics warehouse ehhhh, its all fuckery so i really have nothing to loose ive already been outta work for 6mo (personal choice) and recently got hired on with a DSP working through amazon so the experience there will be a plus. But im looking to make more cash than just an hourly rate of 20-24 pr hour working for a company! Im readt to know what its like being out there OTR or even local for the exp and to have a bit more cash from time to time than a 800 check weekly with whom i will be driving for currently. Dont get me wrong im grateful for the chance to get hired on with no exp but i know my work ethic and what im capable of! I know ur a busy man so just get back to me whenever, thnx.