Help in trying to become and Owner Operator?

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by Otrliveload, May 2, 2019.

  1. Otrliveload

    Otrliveload Bobtail Member

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    Anyone have any advice on becoming an owner op? Was planning on buying the truck im driving as of october of next year since ive been driving it since it was still a virgin.. 19 mack anthem. Orignal cost of truck was 250k. Trying to figure out the cost of the truck when it gets 2 years old.
     
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  3. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Your getting screwed ,that truck never costs 250 ,170 maybe probably less at two years old depending on the miles 90 000 on a good day ,did I say your getting screwed
     
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  4. DenBob

    DenBob Light Load Member

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    Very brief internet search reveals new 2020s listed between 150 and 160 grand.
     
  5. win-some-loose-less

    win-some-loose-less Medium Load Member

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    If your driving for a decent size fleet then they probably getting them alot cheaper than prices on truck paper..
     
  6. 338-Dark-Knights

    338-Dark-Knights Light Load Member

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  7. mover man

    mover man Road Train Member

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    250k??? That's way over priced even if you bought from the quality the biggest RIP off place ever.
     
  8. Tombstone69

    Tombstone69 Road Train Member

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    Just saw a 2020 in the Truck Paper 147k plus tax.I think it was in Pa.I'll look when I get home. In any case 250 is out of the ?
     
  9. RustyBolt

    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    OP just said it was a 19 Mack Anthem. For all anyone on here knows, it could be a custom big house that did run close to $250k. Doubtful, but not out if the realm of possibility.
     
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  10. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    $250 Canadian maybe. I think his boss is yanking his chain. Big Red Flag.Op needs to do a lot more research on Truck prices, for starters. Otherwise may be doomed from the start. There’s always a way, actually a lot of ways to get started.
     
  11. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    I call bs on the price as well, i’d also rather put a bullet in my head before I ever go back to driving a Mack
     
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