1st time truck purchase

From somebody you trust.
Keep in mind that no matter what. Things will break and wear out no matter what.

 

Never know. An owner-op who cleaned the engine bay with a toothbrush and polished the wheels every day probably isn’t going to give anything away

Unacceptable. Trucks should never break or cost any monies.

 

That truck, along with every single receipt that has ever been done to it, is the one that you should be happy to pay more for.

 

Auctions are a gamble. Luck of the draw, and the Law of averages applies. Dealers will typically buy a bunch of Trucks or Trailers at auction. Take them all, and bring them up to par. Then cost average the repairs, and make a profit. If they but 20 Trucks, some may only need batteries and a pm. Some will need more. 1 or 2 may need an engine or transmission or other expensive repair. Sometimes it’s better to get one from a reputable Dealer. Pay a little bit more, and avoid the risk of getting a money pit.

 

That is sound advice!!

 

not with walmart trucks. they have put new engines in a month before turning them in

 

the best part is with them van walmart trailers. a single guy buys them for scrap. puts the whole trailer. tires and all into a chipper

 

Look at company trucks that have been traded in. TMC says the rebuild

 

warranty for what? So you can sit and go broke while waiting for “free” repairs?

I run a 97 truck every day (that was a one owner/driver truck) so I don’t see why you actually NEED to replace equipment to begin with, it’s all rebuildable, if you can buy a truck with as much history as you can know it’s better off then some junk fleet truck that was greased once a year and had an oil change or two in its life time.

If you do want a warranty, buy brand new and get it straight from the manufacture, then keep flipping them every few years, other wise an older owner op with as few drivers as possible is the way to go

 

I’m planning on working N.D.,or Wy.,or northern Colorful Colorado, or Utah. I’m pretty sure by mentioning these states you already know what industry I’m eyeing So sturdiness is of most importance. Never know with them dirt roads. I really don’t want to spend more than $35k but I might as well keep dreaming. So what do you recommend? Or anyone else?