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Almost 6 years ago, I completed CDL school. Today, I purchased my first truck.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by windsmith, Jan 6, 2018.

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  1. Jan 6, 2018 #1
    windsmith

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    Today I purchased a 2000 Freightliner FLD 120, powered by a C12 CAT 430HP, with 1.375 Million miles on the odometer. I paid cash, and drove it 220 miles home on the coldest day of the season (-8F), passing several broken down (likely gelled up) trucks sitting on the shoulder or getting hooked up.

    I'm still a company driver until the paperwork goes through.

    Tomorrow I'm going to have the mechanics at the company I'm signing on with go through the truck and let me know what needs to be corrected before we can move forward. Yes, they have mechanics working in the shop on Sunday.

    Stay tuned.
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2018 #2
    Puppage

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    Go get ‘em man!
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2018 #3
    Tug Toy

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    Congrats!!! I'm sure it feels good!!!

    Remember the good days like this because there will be some challenges in your future. Like everybody else.

    What kind of trailer you pullin? OTR, regional or local? I have heard good things about those little c12's
     
    Tug Toy, Jan 6, 2018
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  5. Jan 6, 2018 #4
    windsmith

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    I'm dry van local LTL touch freight, regional Saturdays when the HOS allows and I feel like pulling in some extra cash.

    I'm ready for the challenges. Bring it on!
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2018 #5
    Tug Toy

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    Good truck for that work in my opinion. Day cab I assume?
     
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  8. Jan 6, 2018 #6
    baha

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    We all hope your new 1st truck will pass with no prob.
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2018 #7
    kemosabi49

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    Those old FLDs hold together better than anything Freightliner makes today. Good luck with it.
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2018 #8
    PoleCrusher

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    I always thought the FLDs from that era were the best truck Freightliner ever built. Wish I still had my '99 with its 500hp Detroit 60. A half gallon of oil a day is all it asked for and would never quit.
     
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  11. Jan 6, 2018 #10
    JFKollar

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    Congrats on being a business owner Welcone to the industry
     
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  12. Jan 6, 2018 #10
    iRookie

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    How much did you pay for it?
     
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