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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by jbear74, Jul 7, 2015.

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  1. Jul 7, 2015 #1
    jbear74

    jbear74 Bobtail Member

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    Want to buy older truck to start out as an o/o to save money but what if truck doesn't run/idle on
    D.E.F. What can I do to fix this problem since you cant idle in most states?
     
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  3. Jul 7, 2015 #2
    just_the

    just_the Light Load Member

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    stay out of cali, get an apu or parksmart...
     
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  4. Jul 7, 2015 #3
    jbear74

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    Whats an apu?
     
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  5. Jul 7, 2015 #4
    just_the

    just_the Light Load Member

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    auxiliary power unit...
     
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  7. Jul 7, 2015 #5
    jbear74

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    So you can add a APU to an older truck? how much does that cost?
     
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  8. Jul 7, 2015 #6
    just_the

    just_the Light Load Member

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    alot of variables, new/used, manufacture, capacity, etc. go spend some time on truckpaper.com you can get an idea of what you're looking at. For instance, I'm looking at a really nice '99 pete that has just had a cat gold overhaul, nice nice ride.
     
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  9. Jul 7, 2015 #7
    TaylorMade407

    TaylorMade407 Road Train Member

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    Man you have a lot to learn industry wise. How long have you been driving
     
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  10. Jul 7, 2015 #8
    jbear74

    jbear74 Bobtail Member

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    Ive been out of driving for a while and trying to find out everything I can about becoming an o/o.
     
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  11. Jul 7, 2015 #9
    jbear74

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    I see you are with mercer, do I need my own authority to run with them?
     
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  12. Jul 7, 2015 #10
    rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    How about drive someone else's truck for a little while longer? Until you learn answers to such questions that are readily apparent to anyone that's actually driven for a short time. And also there is always the search function.
     
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