Anyone buy an old TMC rig?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Battle Born, Jun 13, 2014.

  1. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    I got a kw with a cat in it, frankly idont think Volvo has got anything on a kw or a cat, yellow paint apparently gets its color from gold, and good cat mechanics are hard to find, cat mechanics can be found anywhere.

    and it all depends on what you start with . you start with crap, you will deal with crap no matter the make
     
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  3. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    And here is something even scarier than the dreaded "Report" button....
    I actually agreed with some of his statements regards their POS trucks that just look shiny!!!!! Yep, burn me at the stake and get it over with!
    I talked to a company TMC driver who had his hood up to see if he needed anything. The engine was a true disaster, along with everything else under the hood. Shiny on the outside, total POS everywhere else.

    Martin
     
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  4. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    Their head ache racks are 3500 bucks with the TMC discount. They dont sell used ones since they put the old ones on the new trucks. You can find enclosed headache without chrome for around 2500. I bought an open rack for 700
     
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  5. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    Im guessing you did better maintenance on the truck since you got it. They also did better maint back on 07.
     
  6. Battle Born

    Battle Born Heavy Load Member

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    Nice to know, thank you. Probably get more for better too.
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    It's relevant; he's looking for a used truck for flatbed work.

    I don't need a bonus of any kind; I'm set for life.
     
  8. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    I would say what our maintenance interval is but I don't care to listen to you school me on how much more money we would be making if we followed your maintenance plan.
     
  9. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    I was simply suggesting that since you got the truck out of TMC's hands early, the truck is likely to last longer and not give them a chance to neglect it.
     
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