Ready to go O/O

Just park it at one of those places on fort street ...... and say a bunch of hail Mary's when you're at home ...lol

 

I was perusing used 2012, 2013, 2014 Volvo 670's recently and saw some in the 300,000+/- miles range for around $50,000+/- and I think that is a deal.

 

Schneider has 200 gliders currently for sale -- they want ~$50k for a 2012 with 400,000 miles...

Might ask the Landstar guys if they have much auto freight these days. I want to say I've seen agents post the occasional dedicated run for ~$1.50ish MI to AL & back. Of course, there's also the question of how secure the run is -- I think @icsheeple & @blairandgretchen both had dedicated automotive runs that vanished to cheaper carriers or trains...

 

Just be aware many mechanics won't touch a volvo . Make sure you have a dealer close to your house . I bought a 2013 630 ten speed with 250k for 60k 5 months ago . Ive already had 3 different sensors go . Dealer covered first two . Nos sensor cost me 700 bucks . Other than that it's a real great ride a real comfortable truck . I have drive axle air suspension it's make a hell of a difference on these #### roads in the Northeast . I think 50k is about right . Try to get some kind of warranty on the after treatment system too . I've been saving waiting for a disaster with this egr ######## .

 

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Maybe it is better find a small carrier. 10-20 o/o trucks - you might even enjoy paper logs while they last. During interview assess their financial standing, e.g. will they advance you fuel money, will they charge you factoring costs etc.
Otherwise...
Mega fleets will suck your blood + they might have restrictions on your truck age. $.90 + FSC - your costs = less than Swift or JB Hunt driver pay. I'd rather apply for a Walmart fleet job. Their ads say you make over 80K
first year. That's a sweet, clean, easygoing job. Probably not very easy to get in.

 

By the way, for 40- 45K you could go to Arrow Truck Sales and buy a relatively new and still valuable equipment. It might have this so called emission system but ... it is fixable (Wink, Wink). It is all about daring and risk taking anyway.

 

Ge capital used to work with gliders. No matter who you finance from or what kind of truck you buy, expect a larger down payment and higher interest rate than someone that has been in business a while. I wouldn't be surprised if you are quoted as high as 15% interest with 30% down. New owner operators are extremely high risk.

Also id like to add you ate already 10 steps above most guys. 1: you realize you can't make money on 90 cpm contacts. 2: you've been responsible enough with your money to keep your credit history in good shape.

But you said south and west. Those are the cheapest lanes to run. Consider staying in the midwest and being willing to run east when the rate justifies it. Also unless you fall into some of the automotive freight up there, van rates are generally very poor compared to flat or step deck. If it's truelly all about profit like you said, go open deck.

 

That actually doesn't sound too bad to me. I have to ask do you idle the truck for comfort on rest breaks? That's the only thing with these newer trucks. An APU is not a luxury it is a necessity. You just can't idle these newer trucks.