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A first time buyer for long haul.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by banyarmyint, Mar 24, 2014.

  1. Mar 24, 2014 #1
    banyarmyint

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    Please let me have any ideas to buy 2012 Kenworth or Volvo sleeper.
     
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  3. Mar 24, 2014 #2
    bigdogpile

    bigdogpile Road Train Member

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    buy both of them.. A new driver with less than a year should have enough money to pay cash for both em..
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2014 #3
    casc1

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    With 0-1 yr exp. the only and I mean only thing you should be buying is a logbook.
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2014 #4
    Florida Playboy

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    Get a minimum of one year experience first and save up at least $15k cash for operating expenses.
     
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  7. Mar 25, 2014 #5
    banyarmyint

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    thank you all
     
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  8. Mar 25, 2014 #6
    77fib77

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    Most companies won't lease you on until u have at least one year experience. Get a year buy something, who knows what though. I would get a 9400 international.
     
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  9. Mar 25, 2014 #7
    Chinatown

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    Check Melton Truck Lines website; nice used KW's with APU's.
     
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