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

To: Bowtiecartel36, thanks for the info and the laugh, any time I see a company called Acme, I think of WildE Cyotee.

To: 112racing, that is some of the best insight I have gotten on this. Thanks.

 

O.K Guys, "MedicineMan, RickG", etc. I have found an older 95 Ken that I like, It is only in the 18K range, but I know the guy who is selling it is retireing. This is a little older and cheaper than I was originally looking for, but I like the truck but it has been well maintained. I have a 92 FreightShaker to trade in and will pay cash for the rest. I like this because it has a 500Hp motor and 18 Sp, so when I start to do heavy hauling I can use it. Remember I have lots of driving experience, but most with in the "100 mile area", and only as part of my own construction company/or with the military hauling tanks and D6 Dozers. I did drive for someone befor I went to Afghanistan, but only for 3 months (so I have three months worth of log books to prove it). So I am gona have to find someone who will sign me on considering these factors (so that eliminates Landstar for now). Is a 95 toooooo old? Will I be making it harder on myself with this truck, or should I get something in the 98 to 99 range. I am not worried about the Insurance, as I have had it with Progressive (5yr)for long enought they know I am an experienced driver. I like the lower $ truck as a starter, the motor has about 500K on an in frame. Any opionions? or suggestions?

 

Yea, I have several friends who are O/O's and used to run under their own authority, but when times got bad, they went to a local company hauling parts for the Toyota plant here in Ky. I have considered getting my own authority, my brother had his for 5 years and had 5 trucks. But it just seems like a big leap for a guy who is initially going to to O/O full time. But I am not afraid to do it, just not sure about getting the loads. Thanks for the input!

 

Well guys, you have convinced me. My friend who I bought the 92 freightshaker from also suggested to fix a few things, trade it in for a slightly newer truck, with the HP and Speeds I wanted, and go for it.

My wife is a Physcholigist and makes pretty good money. She diagnosed me and said I was sane, and if I would give her the X-Terra she would take care of our one bill (the Mortgage). So I am shoping for a truck. Filed for my own authority, Will keep you informed. Pehaps we can have a cup somewhere some day.
Yep I am staying in the 98 to 2001 with less than 500K on a rebuild. I agree the older trucks if well maintained are just as good, perhaps even better.

Thanks.