Are you thinking of being a owner operator (Consider This First)

Guess I’m not the norm….

 

I already regret buying a truck. Been an owner op less than a month and already been towed, spent a week at the dealership while they tried to figure out these scr torque derate codes. Down another three days with a blown coolant line. Current plan is to pay this off as fast as possible and sell it.

 

Apply for a few more credit cards. It’s the American way. Enjoy freedom and a mountain of debt.

 

What did you buy? Hate to hear of your issues.

 

There are pros and cons to both it really depends on you the owner/driver to get what works for you and stay on top of it. I have a 2003 Pete 379 and a 2012 East end dump that I would not hesitate to put up against ANY new truck/trailer simply because of my maintenance rules. I do not "work" on the truck, I have Truckworx in Montgomery to do that. Yes I pay for service and I get service. I DO minor things because I LIKE to. I even grease the truck and trailer because it lets me SEE what is going on. Everyone is different and has their own situation. BUT remember this: If you are involved in an accident you better be able to PROVE that you are as good or better than a certified mechanic and shop. Todays litigious society is something you have to factor in to owning a truck these days.

 

2019 International LT. Running good this week! Just hoping to stack some cash before the next issue.

 

Been there, done that. Took seven years for the charge offs to fall off my credit report.

 

You made a fair bit hunting scalps in the past. At least you got a fall back plan.

 

I started out with a brand new emissions truck. Held on to it and learned to fix everything I could, bought a spare twin truck and moved to a house with a shop even. Got sick of researching problems, finding parts, wrenching late into the evenings so I didn't ignore my family all day. So I bought a near new one again and the cycle repeats itself.

Worry about the payment or worry about fixing it. There's no right or wrong answer. I just know that right now, the new one with the chain around my ankle suits my current needs better.

Wish I sold the original one at year 4 and had a new hooded glider built when a guy could still do that. That's the regret