What are the main advantages realized by using a Sprinter Van vs a class-8?
The advantages of delivering 15 example shipments with a Sprinter versus a tractor trailer: you’re going to have the advantage with the – fuel efficiency. You’re going to get 15 to 20 miles per gallon with a Sprinter versus the tractor trailer at 6. You’re going to be able to get in and out of traffic and in and out of the customer a lot quicker. You’re going to have you know a lower vehicle cost you know right from the get-go, you know, to purchase it. And you’ll be able to use a different driver resource. Those are the main things. You can get 15 deliveries off with a Sprinter pretty easily versus a tractor trailer would take you probably all day. The savings from all the factors between the fuel efficiency, the vehicle costs, the drivers, it’s about a 50% savings over a tractor trailer delivery.
