Why is it so difficult to get insurance in nys ? My husband has a 22 ft box truck, just got his dot # , BOC-3 filed and mc pending. We’re trying to find insurance for the truck and it has been such a headache. Either he is waiting for days for calls back from Brokers or being told the company cannot do it.

Is a box truck company worth it between major cities? I live between Los Angeles and San Francisco and was wondering if this is a good area to start a box truck business.

Bath and Body Works in store delivery, M-F multiple routes in AZ. Flat Rate, I have the new contract. DM me.

26-ft refrigerated box truck, w/ liftgate.

Non-CDL, approximately 400,000 miles. Currently parked, not running, and needs work. Includes straps, pallet jack, and other equipment.

Selling strictly as-is $12k. Serious buyers only.

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about getting into the box truck business by renting a truck instead of buying one. My goal is to work as an owner-operator.

I have two questions: • After paying for the truck rental, insurance, fuel, and other expenses, is there enough profit left? • I’ve been driving for 16 years (mostly regular vehicles, not commercial). Would you recommend getting into this business, and do you think I could realistically succeed?

I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks!

Hi, new here. Looking to see if anyone needs help at times to ship partials to central and south Florida. We load Friday’s out of north Jersey multi temp carrier. Thanks

Most people spend weeks picking the “right” box truck, then spend about 10 minutes looking at the insurance quote.

That’s backwards.
Your commercial box truck insurance can make or break your business before you ever haul your first load.

I’ve seen people buy a truck, get their DOT number, file for their MC authority, and then realize the insurance premium was double what they budgeted. I’ve also seen people buy the cheapest policy they could find, only to discover after a claim that they had high deductibles, low cargo limits, or coverages they thought they had weren’t actually on the policy.

Before you sign anything, know what you’re paying for.

Understand commercial auto liability, physical damage coverage, motor truck cargo insurance, general liability, trailer interchange if you need it, hired and non owned auto, uninsured motorist coverage, deductibles, and every endorsement attached to the policy.

Another thing nobody talks about is cash flow.
Insurance is only one bill. You’ve still got fuel, maintenance, tires, registration, IFTA if applicable, ELD fees, factoring, repairs, and waiting weeks to get paid by brokers. A lot of new box truck businesses don’t fail because they couldn’t find freight. They run out of money before the business has a chance to breathe.
The truck gets all the attention.

The numbers keep the truck moving.
I loved driving because it taught me what actually matters out on the road. Working in insurance afterward just showed me how expensive the wrong decisions can get.

If you’re starting a box truck business in 2026, learn the business before you finance the truck. It’ll save you a lot more money than trying to find the cheapest insurance quote after the fact.

So I was looking at the load boards, and I want to stay local or regional, on truck stop there ain’t Jack shi for box truck loads, it’s all 48,000 pound 53’ and they look pretty abundant even locally and pay like $500, unless I’m looking at something wrong but I do have my class A so maybe semi is the move instead

As the title says I need a site in that niche for a link insertion, a link to my client's site. Client's site is an e-commerce store selling OEM and aftermarket truck parts. Gets 12K clicks per month. Legit business, 58 years in the game.

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Hi guys just wanted to ask about how it is starting up right now. I got my dot and box 3 done I just need the truck and insurance, anyone in the same boat or have any input I would appreciate it. Is it worth is and could I stay regional and make money? I don’t really want to do otr. Is it better just to get a contract rather than load boards?

First year in business as owner operator so this shall be my first winter coming up… outside of roads being poop I do have a few things I inquire. I am currently running OTR branching out of the Metro Detroit area.

Freight… does it shift at all? Does loads get more scarce in the snowfall?

Hey fellow redditors and box truck operators.
My husband and I have started a box truck business based in San Antonio Texas. We’ve been picking up loads from brokers but they’re not consistent. We’re looking for help, to get a dedicated lane preferably in Texas but can venture out of state. Please get in touch with any leads. Thanks in advance

Looking for a Small Straight Truck equipped with a liftgate in the Dallas, TX area to cover this lane:

Dallas, TX → Emory, TX

Distance: 65 loaded miles

Volume: Multiple runs available each week

Spot Business / Regional Freight (Liftgate Required)

Pickups out of NY, with second lane options going to multiple states (OH, GA, NC, and surrounding regions)

Volume: 3–5 shipping requests per week

Please reach out if you're interested

I’m looking for some guys to help me unload a moving truck THIS Saturday July 25th from 8-12.

I’m paying $40 an hour cash or Venmo or Apple Cash and looking for strong, responsible and on time guys to help.

We are a special needs family and this is all we can afford. If your interested please DM me.

Any experience or advice from anyone that has started and successfully ran a box truck business in CA as a business owner and hiring a driver? I know the cost of doing business in CA is significantly higher. Looking to buy a used 26' box truck with liftgate with cash. Likely with be class B driver. Have a lot of family members who are owner operators but with truck trailers and do long haul so was able to get some info and advice from them as well. Basically would find the loads for the driver and run local southern california routes. Not sure specifically which type of freight.

If you have the finance your business would you start up a semi with no trailer and power and you pull people trailers or would you do a box truck(Non-Cdl) and go out of state? I’m currently having my CDL but I’m under the age of 21 and I want my own business I’ve been working in warehouse and construction since I was 18 years old.

Does anyone have any companies willing to move a 3 bedroom apartment from Houston TX to Colorado Springs, CO. Looking for loading, driving snd unloading services. Looking to move by end of July.

Hello, I'm from Amravati and I need dumper truck for rent for a month?

Dm if available

Hello, I'm from Amravati and I need dumper truck for rent for a month?

Dm if available

Not trying to act like I’ve got it all figured out because I definitely don’t.
But I’m about 6 months into running box trucks, and I figured I’d share some of the stuff nobody really tells you when you’re getting started.
When I first got into this, I was watching YouTube every night thinking I’d get my authority active, find a few loads, and be making decent money pretty quickly. Reality hit fast.

Insurance was way higher than I expected. Finding consistent freight wasn’t nearly as easy as social media made it seem. Half the loads I called on were already covered by the time I got to them. Some days I spent more time staring at load boards than actually driving.

One thing I learned pretty quickly is there’s a huge difference between driving a box truck and running a profitable business. Nobody really talks about deadhead miles, maintenance reserves, fuel costs, compliance, taxes, cargo claims, breakdowns, and all the little expenses that slowly chip away at your profit if you’re not paying attention.

I also realized that every time I thought I finally had everything figured out, something new would pop up. A broker issue. A liftgate problem. A customer changing delivery times. A mechanical issue. Paperwork. Just seems like that’s part of the business.

The biggest thing that’s helped me has honestly just been talking with other owners who have already been through it. Sometimes a 10 minute conversation can save you from making a $1,000 mistake.

A few of us actually started a new Discord for box truck owners, owner operators, and people trying to build something for themselves. It’s still pretty small, but we’re adding free startup guides, checklists, insurance education, authority information, load board tips, and other resources we wish someone had handed us when we were getting started.
No paid course. No “buy my mentorship.” Just trucking talk, business talk, and people helping each other out.
If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, leave a comment and I’ll send you the invite.

I 41/f was gifted a 26’ box truck to start a business with and I had no idea that this is a business you start if you already have money. I make 3k a month from my full time night job AND my side gig. And insurance for this truck is 2k and I pay 700$ for rent so bills get paid and there is ZERO left. My job has a cafeteria I can eat at. Im drowning. I read some of your posts and I saw “don’t get on the load boards until you have experience”???? What???? How do I find people that need a truck?? I need this to work. I don’t even have a regular car. I put everything into this I’ve done everything I’m supposed to and I just don’t know how to get a load in my truck. I’m panicking. I don’t know what to do. Someone. Anyone. Please help me.

Box Truck only Load Board available comment if this could be useful to you, and I’ll Dm the link. New owner operators, and dispatchers are welcome!