What truck brand to buy

Some times you gotta let people fall on there face,then they learn its not going to work.There an old saying,you gotta learn from your mistakes that's the only way some people learn..:smt102

 

An d how many of them are still running their truck ?

 

They are authorized shops but have a poor parts inventory . Forget having any engine work done there . Their shop bays are like their restaurants . They want you in and out ASAP

 

If I were you I'd buy a new Pete long nose and condo with all the options. You definitely want to look good when you're heading out at 9am. I would get a new trailer also because its a pain to have to deal with bent doors etc. I'd pick lots of loads to Florida and Texas because its really nice to be down in the sunshine and it keeps the calcium off your new equipment. When your first week is successful then you might consider buying a second truck for your buddy to drive- you can make good money off of him. Trucking is an in demand industry and a sharp guy like you can jump to the top in no time.
Look forward to following your success in the new year.

 

Your location is Ontario , Canada , right ? You should know about what salt and winter roads will do to a truck . I'm headed to Bradford next week . I usually deliver there 2 or 3 times a month .
You should have recommended flatbedding to eliminate that door problem .

 

I would try to get some time in and make sure this is what I wanna do before making a big investment, but if I was dead set on going out and buying a truck I would try to find one that pulls down some really good fuel mileage and try to get one that allready has an apu unit installed. The way the fuel keeps going up you need to do everything to conserve all you can and in the end you can see a better profit.

 

I'd recommend a Tonka for starters.

 

MACK builds trucks.

 

I am curious as to whether you have checked to see who will lease you on without any driving experience. Most carriers want to see at least 6 months to 1 year driving experience. Do you plan on paying cash for your truck? Do you have money set aside to run the truck or pay for a major breakdown? Even if you buy a truck with warranty, most will not pay for the tow bill.