Is a cargo van better than a pick up?
Generally speaking yes. As an Expediter, you’ll find out that you will probably sleep in your vehicle. Most expediters do this, just like the drivers of big vehicles like straight trucks and tractor trailers. These units have “sleeper births” attached to the cabs used for sleeping. If you have a pick up truck, you may find it difficult to sleep in it since the most practical area would be in the back in the cargo area. If you do this, you’ll discover it’s not insulated, possibly dangerous due to exhaust fumes, hard to lock yourself in and you’ll have to get dressed to get back inside the drivers seat since you’ll have to walk around the vehicle on the outside. If you have a cargo van, you’ll be able to just jump into the cargo area from the front seat and you’ll be able to heat and air condition the cargo area from the dashboard vents or other equipment. You’ll also have more than one entry / exit point in a van, meaning the rear and side cargo doors and of course the driver and passen
