Buying a trailer

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Lu305, Jun 12, 2016.

  1. Jun 12, 2016 #1
    Lu305

    Lu305 Bobtail Member

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    I'm an owner non operator and I'm currently renting a trailer . I've been thinking about purchasing a trailer and I've noticed that not all carriers own trailers some just rent their trailers ....Any reasons why that is ? Any info will be greatly appreciated
     
    Lu305, Jun 12, 2016
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  3. Jun 13, 2016 #2
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Some carriers need to "adjust" their utilitazion monthly. So, May is slow, for instance, and much easier to return rentals to dealer instead of selling trailers. They can add/subtract trailers as needed. A little more costly but it works for them.
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2016 #3
    David_Simpson

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    my company owns x amount of trailers, at times we need more so they rent them by the day
     
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  5. Jun 14, 2016 #4
    Wooly Rhino

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    Also lots of companies set up more then one company. Company X buys the trailers and rents them to Company Y. That way they get a double tax break.
     
    Wooly Rhino, Jun 14, 2016
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  7. Jun 14, 2016 #5
    Dave_in_AZ

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    I've noticed some sweet deals on trailers lately.
    Consider what you may be getting from a mega though, some have had harsh lives.
     
    Dave_in_AZ, Jun 14, 2016
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