Boosting Your Cargo Van Business Profits: Unlocking Better Rate Per Mile

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Everything Apax

Күн бұрын

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@metaltube Жыл бұрын

It is business. Nobody deserves anything. You have to work for it, add more value. You have to find angle and what kind of value you can add to the shipper. It's not an overnight success and it takes time. Build a good foundation with good system and team. Stay hungry for knowledge.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@Mr.Beastforpresident Жыл бұрын

People work hard everyday, hard work doesn’t pay off. SMART work pays off. People want to be the mule then complain when their foolish ass gets rode on. Many don’t know what single factor separates the rich from the poor.. It’s not education, there’s plenty of people with college degrees. There’s plenty of people who have IQ’s over 130 who aren’t rich. It’s not hard work, there’s many, many hard-working people that aren’t rich. ( In fact many/millions are poverty poor. But Americans believe anything if enough idiots repeat the same crap over and over and over. ) It’s not opportunity, there’s opportunities everywhere. There’s opportunities being created everyday. It’s not luck, lucky people win the Lottery What separates the rich from the poor is ONE thing, the poor/employees are too desperate, conditioned, impatient, misinformed and foolish to unite and demand what they are worth. And the rich are too selfish and greedy to offer employees what they’re actually “ worth “ CEO compensation has grown 940% since 1978, Typical worker compensation has risen only 12% during that time While the poor are distracted and wasting time and energy over things they can’t change or have control over and debating over who or what’s to blame.. the rich are making money off their backs. Ironically, the poor keep the poor, poor. Don’t like the 💩 pay? the poor bastard behind you will do it while you’re blaming everything except the Muli-Millionaires writing ✍️ your check. When the poor are desperate they work for less than they’re worth keeping them not only poor, but desperate, while the rich laugh all the way to the bank with the money they f’ed them out of.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Beastforpresident I can agree with the principles behind what you're saying.

@NedBrooks146 11 ай бұрын

Well stated and received.

@CasitaViews Жыл бұрын

People need to realize it's tough out here , you have to be very patient , and drive a lot

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Truth!!!

@josephdotson6208 2 ай бұрын

You nail it that the truth I thinking in bout 4 years to get into the van business been watching the videos and you make more sense how to get into the business and not struggle while Andrea is just talking about while you in the business and making money which that what the business transportation is about but he don’t really tells you there middle man’s taking the money from the drivers there a lot of fleet owner and lots of peaple in the business thinking they getting rich over the transportation but you tell it right up the business is not to be setup to be rich and lay back you got to work for the money and go get it one way or another way audrea just trying to make peaple think that it is easy to get into the business and then one of his video he say you have to drive with no sleep to make money and not set back then his other video will be oh just get a sprinter van and a 1 million dollar insurance and you all set to be in the business and oh easy it is but reality it not easy to keep your business running if you don’t set aside money to expenses on break downs you have said it in the past have money set aside for expenses cause you will have breakdown and that what I am doing and building money up to get my van that be paid off and have money onside for breakdown when I start up my daughter be out of school and just be me and my wife and I just going to get the money saving what I can when the 4 years mark is up and off to the races

@EverythingApax 2 ай бұрын

You seem to be on the correct path. I wish you the best of luck. Any questions feel free to ask.

@markisscooper3569 Жыл бұрын

Great words brother.. you’ve inspired all in the industry who uses KZfaq. If anyone says something differently they are “couch critics.” ✌🏾

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! You have no idea how much the support means to me. Thank you.

@jackalexander1144 Жыл бұрын

I have learned so much from watching your videos Allan, please keep making them. I was well into getting ready to get a van of my own pre-virus. but those years damaged what cash reserves I had as it did with a lot of folks. I'm hoping that I'll be on the road next year. What this extra time has allowed is to keep a better idea on markets, routes and costs. Because of what this administration has done to the economy I now know that my original business plan would have not survived my first year of operation. Having had to wait this extra time I've been able to re-organize my business plans to better survive these harder economic times and crappy rates. One day Allan I hope we meet up at a truck stop somewhere and let me buy you a coffee

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see you being diligent with your research. Hopefully, one day, I will see you out on the road.

@edgarmartinez963 Жыл бұрын

Yes,... I get more things every video.... thanks. Question... 1,2-3 pallets different prices right ? How do you charge?

@semperfi8075 Жыл бұрын

I was with Panther for under 6 months driving a sprinter van for a fleet owner. I enjoyed it while I was out there. If you want to get out there with minimal overhead and learn the ropes, I suggest getting hooked up with a carrier and fleet owner. Save some money and come back as an owner operator, you'll have way more flexibility! .

@jackalexander1144 Жыл бұрын

@@semperfi8075 It was something I was looking into

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

@semperfi8075 absolutely!

@speedyfinalmile Жыл бұрын

7am to 10pm our car rate is .93 cents a mile. At night it’s $1.28 a mile. Van rate is double the posted load rates. We don’t get the volume miles. I average 1200 to 2000 miles a week and don’t leave the Northeast.

@BradyRay_333 Жыл бұрын

It's very easy to be misunderstood, especially online. Good on you for clearing things up.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

🤜🏼🤛🏼

@sjeffreyw 11 ай бұрын

Allen like the way you approach problems in the industry.

@artperry9592 Жыл бұрын

I believe that was very well said and thank you for saying it.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Sicilian202 Жыл бұрын

Another good show and content. You have clarified your position, in a good way.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to clear it up. Appreciate you commenting as well.

@Sicilian202 Жыл бұрын

@EverythingApax I have just removed my comment, that started this whole thing. I am not your enemy.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

@@Sicilian202 thank you. I appreciate that.

@vincentturri6709 Жыл бұрын

Great video Allan, you hit on this last week with oversaturation. Also the nature of the expedite business much harder for small carriers to acquire direct customers. Most of your customers in this niche are fortune 500 or tier vendors that are customer directed freight.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's definitely tough for smaller businesses as you said.

@ElRayo23 Жыл бұрын

I'm comfortable with a carrier. I'm not ready for my own authority. I guess it limits my opportunities, but mentally I think at the moment it's better for me. I'm not stressed.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Don't feel as though you have to become a motor carrier. Go where the business takes you and what you're comfortable with.

@blueyed_gemini6420 11 ай бұрын

I'm a owner operator. I juat got my llc started. Next I'm getting my dot/MC/ and operating authority. It's definitely a process. Im.personally ok with going with brokers I'm wanting access to load boards so I can put in my own bids, and by pass the dispatch and relying on others for loads.

@Bikerguy5845 9 ай бұрын

Great video Allen, thanks for all the great info!!

@EverythingApax 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate you.

@jamespotts2656 10 ай бұрын

A dollar a mile is just insane,this has been hurting the market for years I don’t know why expedite even call this making money , if you run 500 miles you should at least try to get 750-800 or it brings down the value of what people do in the industry but they let these companies make the pay instead of doing like the strikes that’s going on enough is enough stop running so far for so less, just to say I’ll get something coming back, it never has made since !

@dennismisovski9932 4 ай бұрын

I totally agree with u, i’m sure everybody agrees, For me the only way that it’s worth it for me to stay in this business we need the direct connect to the broker or the customer, working for Dispatch/carrier is really not worth it, that’s my opinion lol

@MrCheckThisOut-913 10 ай бұрын

This is a really great video, very informative.

@user-ft8lu5iy9o Жыл бұрын

Good information. Best KZfaqr out here. 🔥💯 some of these guys have channel just to brag about wat they do like dude F ur Channel talk about something good not just show and show lol . Love this channel thou great content.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

I'm humbled by your kind words. Thank you!

@CasitaViews Жыл бұрын

80 85 cents sucks , but that's all we have right now . This business dosnt pay enough for the sacrifice , but I guess we can't complain , and Allen don't listen to the haters , you taught me more then my own brother , hope to meet you on the road , you good people

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. Maybe we'll get to meet up one day. Be safe and stay grinding!

@Mr.Beastforpresident Жыл бұрын

Drivers are the only one who will complain about a price and do absolutely nothing about it except take the load. It’s NO ONES fault but the drivers. THEY CANNOT PAY DRIVERS what they aren’t willing to accept, period.

@CasitaViews Жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Beastforpresident , your right but the problem is to many drivers , we can boycott, but other drivers that can’t get loads will take them , desperate

@Transitentrepreneur Жыл бұрын

A high percentage of new operators never ran a business before and they fail. Fleet owners or carriers also make a mistake of thinking owning a fleet you make good money, this is not true unless you have a high percentage of high paying direct customers.

@kellyhoneyfeloncdljourney 7 ай бұрын

Thanks you

@kingofkings5175 Жыл бұрын

Always good vids Mr.Allen 👌

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dnell6854 Жыл бұрын

God Bless You!You are only doing God’s plans for your life!That is your Spiritual gift from God!You are very helpful!

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@userThe_JerryJr._Show Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I ran into another driver who turned me onto your channel. I think we have a pretty great job and fill a really important niche. I started driving big truck in 1992. Drove for 16 years and then was in an accident. After recovering from a brain injury for 12 years I’ve been back on the road in a van. If you’re interested, I have a KZfaq channel. The Jerry jr. show. I don’t discuss work much. I just like to show people what’s out here.

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

I'll check out your channel. I'm always happy to hear that someone enjoys this lifestyle. Thank you for checking out my channel.

@_el_louie_213 8 ай бұрын

I stay rolling.. period.

@EverythingApax 8 ай бұрын

Well ok then!!!🚛〰️〰️〰️

@MiguelLlop-vl2yz 11 ай бұрын

It’s annoying, if you think it’s unjust or whatever your problem is, grow some testicles, go out, buy a van, get the dispatcher to give you loads, get your insurance and then complain or bitch about getting exploited. By the way, I’m “JUST” a driver for a company in SC, been OTR full time for 9 months living in the truck (box truck with a sleeper, no CDL) and love it!! I’m about to buy a Sprinter type van in about 2 months. Point being , stop bitching and complaining and man up

@ZavHustles 8 ай бұрын

You’re the man 💪🏼

@EverythingApax 8 ай бұрын

🤜🏼🤛🏼

@annbell3011 10 ай бұрын

As a driver for a owner, I don't understand why when dispatcher calls me with a load, why I'm wrong for asking any questions. Each and every time I ask a question about the load being offered, I don't get the load. If I just say, "Yes", and pray its fair money, miraculously it gets assigned to me. Why does working with dispatchers have to be a popularly contest? If you tell me the load is paying about a $1 a mile, or this run will be about $700, then why am I the bad guy when the actual pay is much lower? Then, I get a rep that I'm difficult and hard to work with!

@nickleplease 4 ай бұрын

Dispatchers are bottom feeders, they don't care about you. They operate on volume and the rpm is their last concern, they are making their % if you accept the offer. You have to source your own freight to be viable

@edgrig169 Жыл бұрын

Damn bro really made a video for some troll lol, let that shit go man we know you are a solid dude

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

It was a combination of being misrepresented and fed up with hearing people complain, but do nothing productive to change the situation.

@LaughingRandomly Жыл бұрын

Another informative video‼️😎👍🏻

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@samuelkendrick7297 Жыл бұрын

a driver is replaceable (a dime a dozen) A GOOD driver is hard to find (worth his weight in gold)

@douglassmith7683 2 ай бұрын

What do you think about what the all-in rate needs to be for people with a cost per mile of say 80 cents per mile. I see utubers constantly refer to gross revenue per mile disregarding deadhead miles of say over 50%.

@ExpeditingAmerica Жыл бұрын

Major 🔑 alert!!!

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

🤜🏼🤛🏼 🚛〰️〰️〰️

@BossExpeditingInc. Жыл бұрын

Very Well Said I agree💯

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jamespotts2656 10 ай бұрын

To many people have jump in this it’s not lucrative!

@uniquestyles5214 10 ай бұрын

Facts. You have to cut put the middle men to earn what you deserve

@dennismisovski9932 4 ай бұрын

For real… I partnered up with a Dispatch/carrier, Now I have my own authority next week I’m going to talk directly to a broker, Hopefully, I can make at least 50% more per mile

@cargokarlos3126 Жыл бұрын

Good knowledge

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@judegallagher2355 Жыл бұрын

Hi Allen! Thank you for explaining how you started and how you progressed so my question is does it mean that when you saaid you got the Carrier out of the way would it be better to come on board with you vs a Carrier, or does a big Carrier like Panther or Tristate have still advantages or savings like insurance? Ive been out for a couple of yrs so i don't know if its changed but i used to love seeing on my bi wkly Settlement reasonable costs of $80. Now keep in mind my situation is alot different then most runners because smaller companys such as your self might have alot less runs to offer but it doesn't matter to me because i'll take it! Take care Sir.

@mattmelchiorre4790 Жыл бұрын

My math is I need at least $ 1.00 per mile on road so I charge between 2 to 2.50 albeit I have customers I've worked for less and of course if I hit a homerun on a side job. He's exactly correct what we need to do is limit the brokers.

@LiveWellUkraine Жыл бұрын

06:50 Yep, it is a "low barrier to entry". This might be controversial, but, I think anyone carrying commercial freight should have a CDL. Sprinters should have to have a CDL B. Still keep the 10,001 rule. But require a CDL. Why? To increase the barrier to entry, to increase the value of the driver. I also think mandatory drug testing would be good. I don't think a DOT med card is necessary. But a CDL B and a drug test would knock about 20% of the drivers off the road. That won't make rates 20% higher.. but I think a 10% increase in rates would result. If we could find away to keep flip-flop wearers off the road also... I would support that! But I doubt we come find a good way to do that!

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

I could agree with that. That would definitely help. Appreciate that you gave input on the topic. Thank you.

@dynamicrainmakers8794 Жыл бұрын

CDL B with HAZMAT would be even more helpful. Places/groups like DHL do look for this. There are so many opportunities out there but you got to think outside the box(truck).

@MrDangelo7777 Жыл бұрын

Hi Allen great video like always . I have a Question. I have my on MC# How can I use it ? please I m new on these and I know there's money out there. Thanks.!

@MiguelLlop-vl2yz 11 ай бұрын

What’s the process of getting your own authority?

@KONSciousmoRON Жыл бұрын

Nice

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

I see you!

@WarrenJJohnson-tu7ck Жыл бұрын

Talk good about you drivers one day.

@radekcermak1493 Жыл бұрын

I am just getting ready for this and planning to operate as a owner op under someone authority. My planing is based on $0,90 a mile to cover everything involved. Am I naive???

@EverythingApax Жыл бұрын

You should be able to get in with a carrier at .90/mile. Let me know when you begin looking.

@radekcermak1493 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you

@theopinionatedbystander 2 ай бұрын

It annoys the heck out of me that these videos talk about how much per loaded rate.. the rate should be calculated as job miles.. miles to collect load, to run load and to get to safe location (home/truckstop etc). My van doesn’t cost less gas when empty, my van isn’t cheaper to insure when running empty, it doesn’t run cheaper to repair when empty…. The true mileage rate is from when you turn the key to start a job, to when you turn off the key at the end of a job.

@EverythingApax 2 ай бұрын

I track loaded, loaded & dh, and loaded - dh - relocate

@theopinionatedbystander 2 ай бұрын

@@EverythingApax and every mile should be tracked. It shows “true cost”. Tnx

@EverythingApax 2 ай бұрын

@@theopinionatedbystander i agree.