flatbed vs. dry van

Put out a tip jar, LMAO. Should I have a traveling monkey companion too?

 

Thankfully, I'm not an idiot and know that the Maxforce is a very effective artificial reef or anchor. So, was the shower thing a joke too? I thought it sounded refreshing. Lol.

Are you suggesting that all 2008-2014 trucks are bad? My searches are for trucks from 1998-2006. If I can get a Cummins isx 870 or 871, or a series 60 12.7 that would be my preference with a 13 speed, 10 speed would be ok. Thinking century with its good turning radius, Columbia, or better yet a Volvo for its better ride and better quality build. Maybe an International 9400i for the right price, a kw t700 perhaps. I probably won't buy a Peterbuilt unless I can get a well under priced one. a 579, a 389, or 387. No Cats.
based on everythign I've heard, read and reviews, I would buy a Freightliner FLD in a heartbeat, given one that isn't totally a rag with a 12.7.

Today, I'm leaning for a $12k-20k truck even if it needs 10k to make it road ready. My view on that may change as I continue to learn. I doubt that I would buy a non local vehicle without having a mechanic drive it and assess it. I'm like a sponge, I absorb a lot of information, then I ask about it and do my own independent research to determine its validity for me. I have to have one with a little tray on the side of the sleeper, so that i can put out a tin cup and sing while I'm in my wonderful shower, looking for tips.

I'm not confident enough in my knowledge of rear ends to go far either way of 3.55. I need to research that more, based on a particular deal.

 

Because I'm a cash buyer, I won't buy an expensive truck. Maximum 32k, but that's probably not happening. I won't buy one that has not been taken care of on the inside, but it need not be super nice. I want a truck that I can clean up on the inside and be comfortable in, but not a driving hotel. The truck is and should be, a tool to make me money. i won't buy one that smells like cigarettes.

I don't care about getting into pre ELD. In fact, progressive gives a discount for having it and I figure its not all bad to have the records recorded automatically. I haven't looked into ELD at all, but get the idea of how it works. I will get one that I buy up front without a subscription fee, most likely. Gliders, even those being sold used now, always have a high asking price compared to others. A used glider is just a used newer body truck with an older, likely preferred engine series. If its used, I'd rather buy a few year older truck and not spend Glider money. My preferences are mostly around the driveline, not the brand of the truck. Sure I'd love a w900, but I doubt I will find one I will want to pay for. Another truck that people are proud of. I plan on starting with no payments, an expectation that surprise maintenance anywhere, is part of trucking. I will hate that part, but who likes it?

 

Well that won't work then, because I can't afford to buy the company, lol

 

Thanks for that info. I simply forgot the N14 and the big cam is just too old. I'm concerned whether I can find a 02 or older that's in good condition. Of I can, I would do an Ol' Girl like that. I didn't know century and Columbia are the same... Good to know. If I can find an old one that would be great