Buying new truck from dealer

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  1. ready4woteva

    ready4woteva Bobtail Member

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    Hello, guys, I’m new here. I’ve been OTR for about 4 years and now I’m planning to buy a new truck from the dealer. I’m considering either T680 or VNL760. I’ve called couple of dealers in Illinois, where I’m based, without any luck. All trucks are booked for this year. I can’t imagine, how is this can even be possible? So, guys, out of your experience, please advise on a reliable Kenworth or Volvo dealer that can get me a truck in 6-8 months max. Location of the dealer is not important. Will be grateful for direct contacts of sales managers. Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    New vehicles of all types are in short supply right now because of the chip shortage.
    Prices are jacked up because of that for both new and used.

    Now is not the best time to buy any vehicle as it is a sellers market.
     
  4. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    I ordered my truck in March of last year and it is suppose to be built tomorrow again. Most likely will get pushed back as with all trucks these days. It will take about a year for Volvo or Kenworth. Petes are gonna most likely be the better option on time wise.
     
  5. roundhouse

    roundhouse Road Train Member

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    I heard the old style western stars are in stock at some dealers ?

    there no automobiles or pickups at car dealerships either

    you’ve been living under a rock for the last 18 months ?
     
  6. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    If you weren’t aware of the equipment shortages, you’re not ready to own your own truck. Trailers are the same way. Parts, tires and even oil. Fuel is going way up.
     
  7. Farming Trucker

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    I would buy a used truck that is pretty much new. Cheaper and still pretty much brand new. And you’ll be able to find them. If you are looking try truckpaper.com
     
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  8. Badmon

    Badmon Heavy Load Member

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    Either I'm an ####### or OP is a troll
     
  9. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    First posts are always hard to tell.
     
  10. Professor No-Name

    Professor No-Name Road Train Member

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    I would say i see dealers all over the place with a vast inventory on their lots but just grabbing whatever is on the lot wouldn't necessarily get it spec'd the way one would want. An some of those trucks i see may be reserved as well. For the OP ?, check out joplin peterbilt. They got some decent looking used trucks on the lot in addition to new trucks. Couple dealers in Springfield Mo that have more trucks on the lots than i can guess the # of. Prices are way up like others have said so it's up to you wether your business model will support that cost or not.
     
  11. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Check Crows truck in Memphis TN.
    They had a lot of trucks on lot last week.
    For Sale - Trucks - Crows Truck Center, Inc.

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