Hit me with advice on becoming an Owner Operator.

If it was me buy new. And if you are gonna go that route, go ahead and put the order in now since it will be about a year before you get it depending on truck. You can put 10-20 percent down and keep most that money in hand for rainy day issues.

 

I could not tell you. I think most are about equal. I myself like.Volvo D13 but others hate them. My thought is if you dont care get the truck that has the best service shops in the areas you will be running. Parts for most trucks are a problem right now but Volvo has not had that issue.

 

I drive a 2019 VNL760. Had 2 NOx sensors need replacing in Reno Nevada area about a month ago. I was on the road the next day with 2 new sensors installed and was told if I had a Freightliner or International, I could have been several weeks as they are on backorder with no firm date on when there would be available.

 

Keep getting experience and keep saving. As has been said you could order now to get ahead of the curve but would you really know for sure what you even need spec wise at this point?

Your doing fantastic and I’d keep building your stack. At a certain point the gov is going to have to tap the brakes with this inflation. At that point opportunity will to be had and you just may be in good shape to take advantage.

Edit: Guess I overlooked your actual question. I’d buy new but with waiting and what I said above, if circumstances align you make be able to pick up a slightly used one still with warranty for good price.

These repair shops are getting to be insanely priced. I remember when 100/hr I thought was high. Now most seem to be 150/hr and it adds up quick! How long until they are $200/hr? Better to stay out of the shop and if you do have problems, it be the manufacturers problem to fix.

 

Do you want a 13L or a 15L They're all about the same, its the emissions system that will give you trouble most of the time. They all have their own minor issues. What dealer do you live the closest to?