What’s up guys—Homie Big Vic. In this video I’m breaking down why RIGHT NOW might actually be one of the best windows to start a box truck business… but only if you’re coming in to build a real business, not chasing that 2021 “get rich in 6 months” fantasy. I was at a FreightWaves event here in Charlotte and got to put my eyes on real analytics—new authorities coming in, authorities falling out, spot vs contract rates, and what’s really moving the market. The biggest thing that jumped out? Cargo theft and freight fraud is out of control—7 to 10 loads a day getting stolen—so all those “extra steps” brokers make you do now actually make sense. I also show you why the opportunity is opening up: that huge COVID-era surge of new authorities is thinning out, and a staggering amount of carriers have been dropping out since 2024. On top of that, enforcement and new rules (like the non-domiciled CDL situation people call Delila’s law) are taking trucks out of service, which creates more room for carriers that handle business the right way. FreightWaves data is pointing to spot rates potentially climbing 20–30% this year, and we’re even seeing moments where spot looks better than contract—crazy. My takeaway: if you’re hungry, legit, and you can survive that first 6–12 month hump while mixing your freight, you can win right now.