Where is a Good place to buy a truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by usaissa, Dec 16, 2014.

  1. usaissa

    usaissa Bobtail Member

    1
    1
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    Hello friends,

    After a year of being on the road and working for an owner operator I have finally saved some money and ready to buy a truck of my own. I'm looking for a good deal for International Prostar with Cummins engine, as that is the type of the truck I drove for a year and never had any issues.

    If anyone knows where do I find good deals I'd really appreciate any INFO!!!
     
    Chinatown Thanks this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. 201

    201 Road Train Member

    11,168
    22,653
    Apr 16, 2014
    high plains colorado
    0
    Truck paper is ok, but lately, it's as thick as a phone book, and can be overwhelming. It's kind of a crapshoot, as dealers will try to unload their garbage on unsuspecting clients. Some are ok, I bought my Pete (below) from a dealer, but they let me talk to the previous owner. Not all will do that. If you can find an O/O that's throwing in the towel, you can find out the history of the truck, or bulletin boards at a truck stop. It's a big step in ones life and can go south in a hurry. If you don't know a lot about trucks, by all means, take someone with you. Could be the best $100 bucks you ever spent. Maybe the O/O you drove for will set up a deal with the truck you drove. Good luck.
     
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

    68,033
    142,281
    Aug 28, 2011
    Henderson, NV & Orient
    0
    Schneider has a few lots nationwide selling used trucks below NADA prices.
    Check the website; there's about 20 pages of trucks for sale starting with the most expensive and the cheaper ones on the last pages.

    Add an APU; can get used ones from apucenter.com

    Venezia Transport Service has some sharp looking used trucks beginning at around $25K.

    Then there's Lone Mountain many on here recommend.
     
  5. gpsman

    gpsman Road Train Member

    1,581
    1,211
    Dec 10, 2013
    45212/59759
    0
    [QUOTE="semi" retired;4370371]I bought my Pete (below) from a dealer, but they let me talk to the previous owner. Not all will do that.[/QUOTE]

    I once worked for a used car department manager who kept 2 "previous owners" at the ready; his sister and BIL. Just sayin'...
     
    "semi" retired Thanks this.
  6. gpsman

    gpsman Road Train Member

    1,581
    1,211
    Dec 10, 2013
    45212/59759
    0
    The best place to buy a tractor is wherever you find a good tractor for sale, that's set-up right for your application, and you can get it for the right money.

    It's fine to have preferences but choosing a tractor on those specific but sparse criteria, based on anecdotal experience, is probably not the best way to do it.
     
  7. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

    3,293
    2,410
    Jun 9, 2010
    Home
    0
    Dealerships, no used truck lots JMO
     
  8. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

    1,543
    13,065
    May 17, 2014
    Santa Monica, CA
    0
    On the streets. That is how you will find the best deal. Private party. Think outside the box.
     
    "semi" retired Thanks this.
  9. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    Do not always go with the FIND AN O/O who is selling , a lot of O/O are not the financial genius they thought they are and are selling for a reason GOING BROKE and they spent more in the EWW and AWW dept's ( AKA chrome and Stainless ) than on service / maintenance and their truck can be a $ pit.
     
  10. VagabondTrucker

    VagabondTrucker Light Load Member

    81
    30
    Jun 28, 2014
    0
    I bought mine off Facebook, joined a couple of groups that were truckers selling stuff. A lotta trucks for sale, just have to take your time and weed out the junk. Good luck!
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.