Taking the plunge. My journey as an O/O.

well, that was encouraging. Thank you for your thoughtful input.

 

And they're still pushin' the wheel for the man......I haven't been to a 'Diversity' or 'Sexual harassment' meeting in a while. Actually, i'm sitting at home because I wish to be sitting at home.

No knocks, Scooter. Just another way of looking at things, I guess.

 

I know of truckers , who have been in the trucking business for many years working and repairing their own equipment successfully usually. They still have problems with the dealerships

 

I realize a lot of times I sound harsh, but I don't believe in sugarcoating and "participating trophy" culture.
I think it's better for the Farmerbob to hear cold hard truth and get thinking about the next real steps, instead of wasting time and living in a fantasyland

 

$67k for a 2016 with 400k mile is making me wonder if its better to go Brand New with $150k higher payments more warranty & less headaches of breakdowns overall? I just find when trucks have been in the garage and get older it usually cost more overtime for multiple repairs. New is not for everyone of course because paying $605/week for 260 weeks @ 5% for a $150k truck is costly. However, I believe in a piece of mind with a full warranty covering major issues that could occur.

 

I have just seen new Volvo trucks with smaller sleepers selling for $127k.
IMO, yes, it is better to go with new

 

I just received an email this morning from the place where I bought my new 2016 VNL670 offering me a brand new 2020 VNL760 with a 500 HP D13 owner op spec'd, with leather package for 135k. That includes the FET.

It's tempting

 

What's the mileage on yours now?

 

428,677.4

 

I'm guessing the battery Freightliner spec's is their Allied dual purpose battery. I can't get but two years out of them. The secret is to check Freightliners pricing about six months before you need them. They routinely have them on sale for 89.99.
I got hosed real bad in Ohio one time and have been replacing them every two years in December whether they need it or not. Lol