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First truck starting as owner operator, what to get?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by JayaP, Aug 31, 2021.

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  1. Aug 31, 2021 #1
    JayaP

    JayaP Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone been driving for 6 years and want to buy a truck, with everything going on any recommendations on make year and model I should get.
    Thanks
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2021 #2
    lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    You gotta give more information. What do you haul, where do you run, etc...
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2021 #3
    ZVar

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    Wait a couple years for both the new and used truck market to stabilize a bit before jumping in.

    Seriously, while it's true rates are high right now they won't stay that way. What happens when rates drop and you still have a super high truck payment because you bought in a bubble?
     
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  5. Aug 31, 2021 #4
    JayaP

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  7. Aug 31, 2021 #5
    JayaP

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    Hey rhank you and yes prices are really up there but I'm kinda ready to jump in
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2021 #6
    JayaP

    JayaP Bobtail Member

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    I'm in SA Texas and I'll be running cement so I like the older model Ken or Pete pre elog since I've been running that for a while but I need a truck with a blower and it's been hard to find. Think of a cat 15 or Cummins n 14. Any advice
     
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  9. Aug 31, 2021 #7
    Final Drive

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    What's your budget look like?
     
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  10. Aug 31, 2021 #8
    JayaP

    JayaP Bobtail Member

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    Like 40 k waiting on bank to see and have 10k cash but have to keep in mind if the truck doesn't have a pto n blower I have to purchase one
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2021 #9
    Diesel Dave

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    Deleted. I didn’t like my own Sarcasm :cool:
     
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  12. Aug 31, 2021 #10
    Final Drive

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    Id go with what ZVar adviced...
     
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