Truck/Trailer builds backlogged, are you doing extra maintenance?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by ltlmore, Nov 4, 2021.

  1. ltlmore

    ltlmore Light Load Member

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    Wow... I don't think a guy could get started right now to do hot shot if he tried. Trailer builds are months out & truck builds are out that much as well. Are you guys that is already out there just maintaining the heck out of your equipment & keeping them for now?
     
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  3. Lite bug

    Lite bug Road Train Member

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    Heck I have 829,000 on my pickup. 2000 F350. Trailer 2014 Loadtrail. Transmission rebuild in January. Running gear replacement on the trailer shortly after that . Tires are next
     
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  4. Midwest1

    Midwest1 Medium Load Member

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    I’ve got my setup for sale for anyone who’s interested. 2020 Ram 4500 Laramie and 2020 Diamond C 40’ air ride trailer.
     
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  5. ltlmore

    ltlmore Light Load Member

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    The Diamond C trailers look like a very durable trailer. Do they work as good as they look? How much are you asking for the trailer?
     
  6. ltlmore

    ltlmore Light Load Member

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    Sounds like the way to do it right now, cause if you can find a set up, they are marked up a good 20% higher than they were a year ago.
     
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  7. Midwest1

    Midwest1 Medium Load Member

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    If you want the best Diamond C is way too go. I've had Pj, H & H, and Kauffman and there is no comparison. Mine trailer is $37k
     
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  8. baerpath

    baerpath Light Load Member

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    Look around, just bought a 2000 35ft PJ with 8 new tires for 6 grand for a spare. Hadn't been out of the guy's barn since 2019 Only PJ I've ever seen over a yr old that was still black.
     
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    Midwest1 Medium Load Member

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    Give it a month in the snow and salt. It will be rusting by spring time! I’ve owned two.
     
  10. ltlmore

    ltlmore Light Load Member

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    Those barn finds are great! Doubtful I would buy a previously used hot shot trailer. They obviously get used hard.
     
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