Decide
Why start a cargo van business?
The appeal, the tradeoffs and the signs you should validate more before spending.
Read the guide →Start
How to start a cargo van business
The complete path from business model and research to setup, pricing and first customers.
Read the guide →Choose your van
How to choose the right cargo van
Payload, cargo dimensions, roof height, inspections and the real cost of a candidate van.
Read the guide →Know the numbers
Is a cargo van business profitable?
Separate revenue from cash, owner pay and profit. Work through an illustrative example.
Read the guide →Decide
Compare cargo van business models
Direct customers, courier routes, platform work and carrier partnerships.
Read the guide →Budget
Plan your startup costs
Budget for the vehicle, insurance, equipment, repairs and working capital.
Read the guide →Plan
Write your cargo van business plan
Turn your target service, costs and customer-acquisition plan into working decisions.
Read the guide →Prepare
Business requirements and registration
Questions to verify with federal, state, local, insurer and customer sources.
Read the guide →Protect
Understand cargo van insurance
Coverage starting points and questions to ask before accepting commercial work.
Read the guide →Find work
How to find cargo van loads
Build several possible sources of work rather than depending on one app.
Read the guide →Find work
Delivery apps and platforms
Research vehicle eligibility, market coverage and suitable jobs.
Read the guide →Find work
Load boards and freight sources
Evaluate fit, eligibility, freight availability and subscription costs.
Read the guide →Free calculator
Calculate your cost per mile
Start with your own fuel, mileage, overhead, owner-pay and margin assumptions.
Read the guide →Read it. Put it to work.
The guides explain the decisions. The free calculator tests an assumption. The Operator App keeps your actual jobs, expenses, customers and progress together.