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Hard Miles book cover by Edivaldo A. Fontes showing a cargo van on a winter highway, a brutally honest guide to starting a cargo van business

by | Mar 15, 2026 | Artigos, Lançamentos, Livros em Inglês, Livros em Português, Notícias da VLM Press | 0 comments

Hard Miles

Artigos, Lançamentos, Livros em Inglês, Livros em Português, Notícias da VLM Press | 0 comments

Hard Miles book by Edivaldo A. Fontes about the cargo van business and real transportation industry costs

The Reality Behind the Cargo Van Industry

Every mile costs money. But what does each mile truly earn you?
Thousands of drivers enter the cargo van business every year, believing that more miles automatically mean more money.
Fuel, insurance, maintenance, downtime, and broker commissions reshape each trip’s economics.
Hard Miles reveals the crucial gap between gross revenue and real profit.

The Growth of the Cargo Van Market

The transportation industry has expanded rapidly as e-commerce has grown. As a result, many people are considering entering the sector using cargo vans or utility vehicles.
The opportunity seems promising: more miles, more loads, more money.
In practice, however, the reality of the road can be far more demanding.
This is the daily reality explored in Hard Miles.

A Direct Look at the Cargo Van Business

Hard Miles offers a straightforward, realistic analysis of the cargo van transportation sector, highlighting challenges and costs often overlooked by new drivers and small operators.
The book details what happens when someone enters this market.
The book details commonly overlooked factors, including: the real cost of fuel, ongoing vehicle maintenance, mechanical wear from long trips, high insurance, broker and platform commissions, downtime between loads, and the financial impact of empty miles.
These variables alter everything. What seems profitable can quickly become a tight-margin operation.

More Miles Do Not Always Mean More Profit

One of the most common myths in the industry is simple:
The more you drive, the more you earn.
Hard Miles shows why this logic does not always hold true.
Every mile generates hidden costs that accumulate quickly:
• fuel
• vehicle depreciation
• preventive and corrective maintenance
• tires
• insurance
• operational expenses
Without careful financial control, many drivers realize the problem too late, driving thousands of miles for less than expected.
Hard Miles book by Edivaldo A. Fontes about the cargo van business and real transportation industry costs

A Guide for Those Entering the Industry

If you plan to buy a van and enter the transportation industry, this book offers a vital perspective before investing.
Hard Miles helps readers understand:
• how to calculate the true cost per mile
• how to evaluate loads strategically
• which financial traps to avoid
• how to protect long-term profitability
This information helps newcomers determine whether there is a profit or a loss.

Also Relevant for Experienced Drivers

Even drivers already active in the industry can benefit from the book’s insights.
Hard Miles discusses topics such as:
• operational efficiency
• cost management
• data-driven decision making
• financial sustainability in independent transportation
In a highly competitive industry, understanding these elements can make the difference between remaining in the market and eventually leaving it.

Sobre o Autor

Edivaldo A Fontes

Edivaldo A Fontes

VLM Press CEO & Founder

Edivaldo A Fontes

Edivaldo A Fontes é um autor publicado, Escritor, Empresário, Consultor de Negócios, Mestre em Estudos Teológicos, Palestrante Público, experiente em Gestão de Negócios Internacionais e Estratégia de Marketing. Editor, CEO e Fundador da VLM Press, Edivaldo A Fontes é um Desenvolvedor Web, Designer Gráfico e Editor de Livros. Ele é autor dos livros: Autodescoberta, segredos para uma vida de plenitude, Fique Livre, Como livrar-se da culpa, vergonha e dores do passado, América, Homens de Grande Valor Volume 1 e Homens de Grande Valor 2.

Livros do Autor

América - Um guia essencial para empreender e morar legalmente nos Estado Unidos
O Caminho da Grandeza
Fique Livre - Como livrar-de da culpa, vergonha e dores do passado reconstruir uma vida de liberdade e paz.
O Caminho da Grandeza

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