Are any of you guys independant truckers? Both my father and uncle were some of the "Last of the American Cowboys". When I get the money for a truck and I'm old enough for my CDLs and to drive out of state, I'd like to become an independant. I know it does nothing for my retirement, but I'd like to carry on the family tradition. Any good rigs I should look at? I'd like to have a 1987 Peterbilt 359. (Thats what my dad drove).
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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Cash Money, Mar 29, 2007.
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The 359 in my opinon is the best truck ever built but truck that old you better know how to work on it. Go take a mo diesel mechanic program at the local tech school or something. A truck like that you almost have to be independant as most sompanies won't lease on a truck hat old. I'v been looking for one to restore myself.
I used to be independant. It's a good way to go but you REALLY need to know the industry and you have to have alot f money behind you. And you have to deal with slow paying or NON paying brokers etc. It's alot of risk -
If I dont get the 359, I might try to go for a Mack CH600. That's what my uncle has. He owns a small construction company. Aside from the 359, I think this is also one of the best trucks built also.
I dont really want to work for a company. Its not my thing. I want to own my on truck. I can put away some money for now to help along with that. I cant remember my dad having any broker problems, but then again, that was in the 90's.
I'm 16, and that means that I have a lot of time to think about this, but this is what I want to do. I think if I start saving my money now, I could have a decent truck by the time Im 21. Thanks for the help.
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