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Just bought a used 2010 freightliner

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by kaburu, Oct 11, 2012.

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  1. Oct 11, 2012 #1
    kaburu

    kaburu Bobtail Member

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    Hello to all O/O. I just bought a used 2010 Freightliner in Austin,TX, and I live in Wilmington,DE. I am trying to have it delivered here and i know few drivers in my neighborhood that i can ask them to go and pick it up. My question is, how much should I be looking to pay someone to drive it here ? Please advise, thanks and sorry if I am wasting anyone's time.
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2012 #2
    Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    just a question here. how come you dont go pick it up?
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2012 #3
    flc120

    flc120 Heavy Load Member

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    maybe he doesnt have CDL....
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2012 #4
    VisionLogistics

    VisionLogistics Road Train Member

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    Just a bobtail? Probably in the neighborhood of a buck a mile plus expenses, including fuel, tolls, etc.
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2012 #5
    Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    true did not think of that. guess i should of figured that maybe he bought it to put a driver in
     
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  8. Oct 11, 2012 #6
    Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    And fly him to Austin
     
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  9. Oct 11, 2012 #7
    Pete Moss

    Pete Moss Light Load Member

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    Hey-If he has a class B he can bobtail.Since he bought it in Texas and it's going back to Deleware,he gets state permits to buy.If i were to take a truck that far i just bought,i'd put it on a truck and have it delivered.That expense has to be cheaper,easier and a whole lot less stressful than driving it.Especially if it were to break down on the way back.Just my thoughts.Take care.Brian
     
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  10. Oct 12, 2012 #8
    snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    driving bobtail would be cheaper then having it hauled.

    bobtail you only pay for fuel. and temp permit. and bobtail gets GREAT mileage compared to having a trailer.

    vs. paying someone that'll probably want good money.

    i bobtailed 2600 miles on one fill up to pick up a tank trailer the company bought. on the way back i was right back to 1400 miles per fillup.
     
    snowwy, Oct 12, 2012
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  11. Oct 12, 2012 #9
    kaburu

    kaburu Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for your input guys. My self I am still a student with CDL permit, that's why I can't go and pick it up, unless I go with a driver and I am sure it will cost us more.
     
    kaburu, Oct 12, 2012
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  12. Oct 12, 2012 #10
    jeff611

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    Sent you a pm, I may be able to help if the timing and all works.
     
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