Expedite Truck Sleepers and Pictures

2007 Kenworth

I think a truck like this would be a better investment when compared to vans for expediting. This truck is able to pull up to a dock to load, and can handle more of a payload when compared to other expediting equipment options.

It is for sale at http://www.expeditersonline.com/inventory/listings/trucks/2007-kenworth-t300-26363.php






2009 Freightliner



Sleeper Pics!







Buy the truck here.http://www.expeditersonline.com/inventory/listings/trucks/2009-freightliner-m2106-26348.php

Small Truck and Cargo Van Sleepers

Here are some pictures I have found recently on homemade and factory built sleepers:

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 I am surprised by the lack of information on sleepers for expedite vans in the U.S.  I have found some pictures of homemade sleepers, but there are only a few companies I can find in the United States that make custom cargo van sleepers.

Custom Sleeper with link to company that makes them

In Europe, small trucks are much more common, and I have found some pictures of sleepers made from Lamar that are put onto Fiat Ducato.  I really like the designs and they appear to be taking fuel economy and aerodynamics into consideration.

I would also guess that by the size of the European sleepers, most of the drivers are of smaller stature than their American counterparts.   I saw a program on television comparing the road and trucker foods in different countries, and Japan appeared to have the healthiest truck stops.  Most truck stops in the United States seem to focus on big gulps and all you can eat buffett with extra gravy, but many truckers are trying to do more cooking in their rigs to avoid the unhealthy options found in most American truckstops.

Fiat Ducato with Super Sleeper

 Small sleeper on a small truck. 

More Fiat Sleeper Pictures

Small sleeper

Small sleeper

Small sleeper attached to truck

Expedite Van Sleeper Pictures

I recently found some really interesting DIY sleeper builds for cargo vans.  In Arizona, I saw quite a few people living in their cargo vans. With easy access to BLM land, and many innovative off grid practices, the Southwest is the ultimate climate for living in a small RV or van during the winter.
The follow pictures of cargo van sleepers can be used for full or part time recreational vehicle enthusiasts, or for full or part time expediters.

Here are a few pictures to give you some ideas when constructing your own sleeping quarters:
I really like the way this builder constructed this sleeper in his E350 Unicell Ford. This vehicle design allows for more headroom and a much more spacious interior living and cargo space.

Photo via Rev's Ride

Ford E350 Unicell Sleeper DIY build via Rev's Ride at Expediters Online Forum

E350 Unicell Cargo area with E-track, flooring, and insulated partition

Bunk built up above with storage area underneath

Here is a view of a Sprinter Sleeper with no partition. 

 And another view of a Sprinter Sleeper

Tim Johnson and Cage Free Van Living

Alaskan Tim Johnson and his girlfriend Cage Free live in this Toyota RV year around.





Check out the article hear: http://www.adn.com/slideshow/photos-tim-johnsons-mobile-lifestyle

sleeper cargo van pictures

I really like the way these expedite cargo van drivers have customized the interior spaces of these Sprinter, Ford, and Chevy cargo vans. Insulating the cargo area would be very important for drivers operating in the northern states during the winter and most of the time I add more R value than suggested, since I have spent my whole life in the northern plains where the winter winds and windchill factors make the extra insulation money well spent.

In the photos below, I like the way the both wells are covered and e track is also installed for securing cargo.

Transporting Freight Expediting Van Sleeper pictures and Smarter Logistics in USA

Custom made sleeper on a van from Scotland and the UK is doing a great job at giving the US ideas about transporting freight more economically in terms of LTL loads and different types of 3PL freight. I think the models for transportation and trucking from Europe will be the norm in the US unless we want to keep fighting for oil prices. A refreshing aspect would be if the US would use innovative tactics and intelligence to lead the way in fuel cost saving transportation and logistics.

This is the ultimate in no frills expeditor hauling. It says I can go anywhere and cook and my fold out stove with a propane single burner and slip on my flip down mattress. It would be a good payload living like this on the road.

Cargo Trailer Camper Conversion Pictures

Here are some options for building a custom RV out of a $800 trailer from the clearance lot at your local Menards or other big box store like Home Depot.
Check out these innovative designs for vagabonding economically:
This place has all the fancy features:

Expedite sleeper options and pictures

Finding the right sleeper options and customizing your expediting rig are important first steps for individuals interested in making money in the expediting business.  Hauling freight and minimizing dead head miles can make or break new expediters right out of the gate.  I found a picture of a custom Sprinter at http://sprinterguy.wordpress.com/ and was impressed by the build.  Here is the picture via http://sprinterguy.wordpress.com/ :

Sprinter with fold down bunks and plenty of storage while still allowing for plenty of freight space.

Here are some other custom options to make your expedite rig a comfortable home away from home.

This is a picture of really cool design of a sleeper built for a cargo van. I found the picture in the following informative post at Expediter's Online:

Another DIY option would be to build a loft out of PVC. I found the picture and some very informative plans on http://mark.rehorst.com/PVC_Loft_Bed/Alex%27s%20Bed.jpg and plans for many other PVC DIY projects at http://www.pvcplans.com/pvc-pipe.htm.

expediting cargo van pictures and opportunities

This is a luxury arrangement. I think I would go with a Thermarest or cot, but this is big time
 expediting:

Where does the freight go?

Here is what my set up would probably look like, but it wouldn't be this organized:

This industry continues to expand.  Check out the following link for more expediting information: http://www.expediterswanted.com/

Van Dwellings: Expediting Fold Down Bed Designs with Pictures

Here are some pictures of vans converted into expediting rigs.

Here is a nice looking Sprinter for sale.  I like the way it has been customized with a folding bed. The folding bed design allows for much more cargo space, and I am guessing this operator could fit up to three skids, which is a common load for expediters.
With all of the RV options, it would be easy to set up a nice Expediting Rig:

interior view of sprinter van

Here is an aftermarket sleeper that looks nice:

Here are some more pictures of the folding bed options for expediters.   With all the new commercial van options, many choices are available from manufacturers along with the Sprinter.

This folding bed design is tied into the wheel well, and it appears to have plenty of storage underneath, and the carpeting and other elements make it look neat and comfortable.

Expedite Van perpetual camping pics./Surf alaksa videos/ Cyrus Sutton

Cool DIY Perpetual Camping Expeditor Bunks

Cyrus Sutton van pic.

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Cyrus Sutton vids.

Check out more vans at:http://regressingforward.com/

Cargo Van Sleeper Ideas: DIY and tons of pictures!

Working on the road has its challenges. I have included a bunch of pictures below that show some of my favorite cargo van conversions and DIY sleeper builds.

The first photo is a homemade camper van out of a regular size cargo van. I like the use of lighter wood and built-in accessories. This arrangement would make for great sleeping and cooking options in your cargo van, but would be a bit cramped if traveling with more than two people.  Might work if you had a kid or two, but make sure the weather is nice...wouldn't want to be trapped in this with the kids on a rainy day:

Here is a homemade frame that will move to accommodate freight, four wheelers, or murder cycles.

Here is a very interesting DIY sleeper. Comes with free climate control.

The flip down bunk is a great option for utilizing space for campers or expediters.

Homemade aluminum and nylon folding bunk:

More after the jump:

Van Dwellings and Expedited Freight

This space looks great!  It is neatly organized and the builder made some shelving out of wood.  I also like the way the builder incorporated lighting and a portable commode for emergencies.


Link: http://fordvanconversion.blogspot.com/
Check out some pics.   The builder below used luan light weight plywood for the sidewalls and heavier plywood for the base.

Great site with some awesome DIY modifications for turning a cargo van into a camper.
Do-It-Yourself_Comfort_Zone_Van.




Read more after the jump:

Introduction to Expediting: Cargo van and Sprinter sleeper pics.

Check on this Intro. to Expediting pdf.   I really like the info. on expeditersonline.com newbie links.
Check out some of the cargo van expediting pictures:

Cargo van sleepers

More sleeper pics. after the jump: