Are there any decent companies who will sign me on with an older truck?

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  1. Buzzlightyearky

    Buzzlightyearky Light Load Member

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    I am looking at a 2000 W900 Kenworth, I have cash, and being an experienced heavy mechanic so I can tell the good trucks. I have run under my own authority in the past. But with todays economy I am considering signing on with someone. I have been told most companies won't sign you on with a truck over 5 years old. Is that true? :biggrin_25525:
     
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  3. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    there is a good many companies in the 8 to 10 year requirement. Once your in it's grandfathered so you don't have to upgrade it. Just look around.

    Many companies are doing away with or loosening the age requirements as allot of people can't afford new trucks right now. I was amazed by a few companies though who were requireing a tractor 3 years old max, think I even found one that was two years
     
  4. 1989 Pete

    1989 Pete "Pine Tree Eater"

    Somebody will put you on drivvaa!!! get that truck get that money 10-4!!!
     
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  5. southernpride

    southernpride Gone But Never Forgotten

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    LANDSTARis your best bet as long as the truck passes there inspection they will put you on and ther money is good. SOUTHERNPRIDE:biggrin_25525:
     
  6. Buzzlightyearky

    Buzzlightyearky Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the input guys, I can't tell you how impressed I am with all the assistance/feedback that I see you more experienced guys giving on this site. Thanks again!
     
  7. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Check with local feed mills and see if they know any ag haulers using O/O's for hopper bottom .
     
  8. BOWTIECARTEL36

    BOWTIECARTEL36 Bobtail Member

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    Hey rick g where are you in the pic on your site
     
  9. BOWTIECARTEL36

    BOWTIECARTEL36 Bobtail Member

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    Buzz have you tried acme out of mobile al or louisiana they have terminals in those to states and will work older trucks
     
  10. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Outside the truck taking the pic . :yes2557:
    Husky fuel stop , Bradford , Ontario . I'll be back there Friday . I was there last Thursday .
     
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  11. 112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    the main reason these company's want new trucks is that they want you in debt so you will work like a dog and take the bad loads because you have to, whereas a guy with no payment can turn down the crappy loads
     
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