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Buying my first truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Shawhawk, Mar 4, 2014.

  1. Mar 4, 2014 #1
    Shawhawk

    Shawhawk Bobtail Member

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    Hi all, just wanted to know what i need to do or get done when i buy my first truck. Also can i run my truck while being registered?
     
    Shawhawk, Mar 4, 2014
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  3. Mar 4, 2014 #2
    Harley Charlie

    Harley Charlie Light Load Member

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    What are you talking about? It sounds like you have no idea about how trucking works,please explain further.
     
    Harley Charlie, Mar 4, 2014
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  4. Mar 4, 2014 #3
    Shawhawk

    Shawhawk Bobtail Member

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    Ok so after i get a truck what else do i have to get after DOT#
     
    Shawhawk, Mar 4, 2014
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  5. Mar 4, 2014 #4
    gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Dude you need to read for about a month on here and anywhere else you can find before you even go kicking tires. Not to mention your profile's stated 0-1 year experience. No disrespect, but you are trying to putting the cart before the horse, so to speak
     
    gokiddogo, Mar 4, 2014
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  7. Mar 4, 2014 #5
    Shawhawk

    Shawhawk Bobtail Member

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    Actually its over 1 year, i was offered to lease but refused it but now considering it maybe its just time for me to get a truck, beside its just for future reference just in case i can afford it
     
    Shawhawk, Mar 4, 2014
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  8. Mar 4, 2014 #6
    snowwy

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    look at the docked threads at the top of the owner operator section.
     
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