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Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by grumpygrizzly, Jun 26, 2013.

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  1. Jun 27, 2013 #11
    Ridgeline

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  3. Jun 27, 2013 #12
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    Very few will sign on a truck over 10 years old. GM has rules against them.

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  4. Jun 27, 2013 #13
    Ridgeline

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    It depends on the company and their rank on the preferred vendors list, one reason companies do not want older trucks is the chance of breaks downs are greater with an older one.
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2013 #14
    grumpygrizzly

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    Well, I'm happy to provide humor at the expense of my learning in here, versus learning out on the road..
     
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  7. Jul 2, 2013 #15
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    you cant find a car today that you can make legal for $1200
    how could a 35 year old truck pass an inspection
     
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  8. Jul 2, 2013 #16
    grumpygrizzly

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    I reckon that would depend on what is being inspected. Are there things today that weren't on trucks 35 years ago?? There's more fancy electronics and computers and such but, what does the inspection cover that would red flag an older truck?

    Based on what I'm reading in this post http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-regulations/29542-dot-truck-inspections.html I really can't see anything that would make a difference on a 35 year old or a 3 year old truck.
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2013 #17
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    They inspect trucks that are 40 and 50 years old and they pass.

    The problem with the older truck is parts, some parts are impossible to get or have a long wait for them. One reason why considering a newer truck would be because your uptime would be easier to keep. Just think if you had a 60's DD and needed it timed, how many people know how to do this?
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2013 #18
    grumpygrizzly

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    Thanks for clearing that up Ridgeline. I was wondering if there was some new style of brakes or something that would prohibit using an older truck.

    There are definitely some decent older trucks out there and for someone starting out running regional loads, it might just be the way to go without having to get into a big company and play all thier games.

    I know UShip is a hated topic on this and pretty much every truckers board but, there ARE legitimate loads that can be picked up and paid for on there. To pick up an older cabover, one with a legal DOT sleeper, maybe a 28' trailer and run loads off UShip, one could possibly run into a few regular clients and not have to deal with the problems of UShip after a short time. I'm sure there are other load boards where you can find loads to run as well. Not everyone is in a huge hurry to get something delivered. I know as a driver you want to get it there so you can get on to your next load, that I understand. But, if you're picking up partial loads along the route to make up a decent paycheck at the end of the day for your troubles, that makes more sense to me.

    Thanks again for your reply to my questions.
     
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  11. Jul 3, 2013 #19
    Ridgeline

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    There are upgrades that should be made to the brakes, not costly but really good. It is like Flexible buses, a bunch of owners upgrade the brakes because of safety.

    True, but if you want to see some neat ones, take a look at a few coming up here from Mexico.

    OK go watch shipping wars a few times and you get the idea why they are pulling us down. There is actually more work to keep a small truck busy, and it ain't coming from uShip. The real problem with uShip is that it is a clearinghouse for work from anyone, and a lot of the stuff is super cheap and a lot of the work is not what I consider confirmed work - a lot of fishing goes on there. OF course someone can make money but there are easier ways to make more. Get a few good brokers, get good with some companies like FedEx for third party access to their loads and you can keep busy.
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2013 #20
    RickG

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    I have heard of drivers with fairly new Dodges (now Rams) waiting several days for parts .
     
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