Straight box trucks (normally 26 ft) can haul 10,000 lbs of freight and are considered an important part of the industry. These trucks are easier to maintain compared to dry vans and do not require CDL drivers. However, due to smaller size and weight capacity, these trucks are not paid as good as Dry vans. But there are ways to earn good money with box trucks if dealt smartly.
There are many sources where high paying loads for box trucks can be secured like Sylectus load board, DAT load board and reputable brokerage. The best paying loads for boxtrucks are usually partial loads which make a good total pay if booked wisely. This is where the dispatchers come in. Good box truck dispatchers will make a smart plan by booking multiple partial loads going to the same direction or will negotiate really good truck loads for expedited commodity.
Hence, boxtrucks can make $7,000 to $9,000 gross revenue in a week if the drivers are OTR and can put in the required effort. There are some states going towards which pays good but getting out of there becomes a night mare. Hence, being informed about the market trends is also very important in the trucking business.
