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brand new truck vs brand new trailer

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Blkcowboy, Sep 11, 2018.

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  1. Sep 11, 2018 #1
    Blkcowboy

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    which one and why?
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2018 #2
    Blkcowboy

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  4. Sep 11, 2018 #3
    adayrider

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    Trailer because it doesn't require ELD. But I don't buy nothing new anymore. I bought a 2013 trailer in January and it does everything a new one will do. Cost me 12k less and that was with brand new tires, aluminum rims, and 1 new 24x24x60 box.
     
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  5. Sep 11, 2018 #4
    xsetra

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    Really it depends on your unique situation.
    What do you have?
    What do you haul and where?
    What do you need?
     
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    Dakota1358

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    If you have a truck then buy a trailer. If you don't have a truck a trailer does you no good. Pretty vague question. Are you just replacing one or the other?
     
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  8. Sep 11, 2018 #6
    Dave_in_AZ

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    I see some pretty beat up tractors hauling new or almost new trailers which seems a bit absurd to me. The nice shiny brand new trailer isn't going anywhere if the tractor takes a dump.
     
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  9. Sep 11, 2018 #7
    Blkcowboy

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    Lol thats true
     
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  10. Sep 11, 2018 #8
    Blkcowboy

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    I have a truck and rent a trailer currently i know i want to replace both and for what i rent my trailer for the cost of buying a new trailer is more expensive
     
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  11. Sep 11, 2018 #9
    Blkcowboy

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    I have a 14 579 mx13 455 hp which is y i want a new truck.i haul drop deck spread looking at a drop deck tri i currently rent my trailer
     
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  12. Sep 11, 2018 #10
    Hurst

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    Not sure I understand the question.

    Is this for a new O/O? or for an existing operation?

    Personally I would get the newest trailer you can afford,.. or one that is in the best shape you can afford.

    If you've been following my posts,. then you know how I feel about new trucks.

    Hurst
     
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