Hi all,
I'm a retired school teacher looking for something fun and profitable to do.
I'm considering buying a truck for delivering LTLs. I want an automatic transmission, air-conditioning hydraulic brakes, and no trailer. What would be a wise choice of a truck (something in demand)? Also, I'm old (68) so I don't relish the idea of loading and unloading. I only want to drive within 500-600 miles from home, so I can be home when I want. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Ted Lish
Best truck for LTLs
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by tedlish, Mar 15, 2009.
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If you want to stay under the 26,000 lb. CDL requirement the largest truck you can get is a class 5 (Dodge/Chevy 5500 , Ford F-550 . )heyns57 Thanks this. -
^^^ Either that or get a 24 foot moving truck.
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Thanks! I am looking at an 18' chevy dry van 5500 with an Izuzu diesel engine.
A local dealer has it. It is a new 2007 model. They want $30,000. I plan to get my own loads through someone like Direct Freight on-line.
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Yes, I see that I'll probably have to buy a pallet jack and have a lift gate installed.
Best,
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good luck to you keep us updated on how things go for you.
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If I was you before buying a truck I would put some calls in to local expedite companies. Ask them what would work for them, having a truck no one wants will only cost dollars. You might want to consider as sprinter. The mpg's is great and you can put a nice bunk in one and still haul two skids.
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It really is an Izusu made in Japan for Chevrolet. It's a W5500 series. The engine is a 4HK1-TC Turbo/Intercooled Diesel 5.2L. I bought it today. It's a tilt-cab and feels like you're driving a bus. I agree I'll have to develop a customer base. I have no intention of contracting with an expiditer. I consider myself an owner/operator and will pick up loads when and where I can. It has an 18' dry box, is dock height and can carry a little over 11,000 lbs.
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