Credibility
Why listen to this author?
Most “start a van business” content sells freedom. Operators need arithmetic.
I’m Edivaldo A. Fontes. I wrote Hard Miles from operational reality, not recruitment marketing. I also run VLM Press and know the same world of authority, insurance, and miles the book talks about.
If you don’t know me yet, you don’t need a bio. You need a clear breakdown before the next payment, claim, or empty return.
- ✔True cost per mile—not just fuel
- ✔When a “good load” still loses money
- ✔Lease-on vs. running your own authority