Age limits on trucks!

Yup..this is true.

 

I think they do it because of the downtime. Finding parts for a 90’s car is a PITA if it’s not a piece still used today now imagine a big rig.

 

I run a 94 pete and have not had to wait on parts yet.

 

You can about anything for an 80s Pete 359. I haven't had to wait for anything with my 90s w9.

 

The oldest running truck we have in our fleet is the Mack U model 2 stick cement truck.

1980’s something Ford cement truck that used to be a V8 2 stroke Detroit.

1987 Pete 377 tractor

1990 International dump truck.

1992 Ford L8000 cement truck

1992 Pete 359 tractor

1995 Mack cement truck

1998 ford Louisville tractor

2003 Mack dump truck

2005 Sterling dump truck

2005 freightliner tractor

2008 freightliner roll off.

All are still in use. Last year I used the U model Mack hauling cement to jobs.

Parts are still easy to get.

 

Kaplan Trucking out of Cleveland, OH doesn't have an age limit. Just has to pass a DOT at one of their chosen locations. TA, Love's, Boss Shop, and some independents depending on where you are located.

 

I think the bigger issue is most want your truck compatible with their choice of elog system. During my search to lease on to a carrier I found carriers that didnt want any trucks older than 2000 for that reason. These same carriers had older trucks in their fleet that were already grandfathered in.

 

Older Trucks require wrench time, as long as you put that time in they are super reliable. Newer trucks require some wrench time, but mostly computer time. Which ever you feel more comfortable with is what you should go with. There are solid companies that will let you lease on older equipment. Landstar is one that comes to mind. Several guys I know run 80’s model kw’s and Peterbilt’s, they seem to be happy.