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Confused on what semi to buy

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Alqazaha, Nov 28, 2023.

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  1. Nov 28, 2023 #31
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    bored rich kid?
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2023 #32
    Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    Having driven a full lease truck I read the maintenance as minimum amount done to satisfy warranty purposes… often it requires a lot of maintenance now .
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2023 #33
    TheLoadOut

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    lol, ok, enough already, guys, we are definitely being taken on a joyride. Aww man I needed a good laugh.
     
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  5. Nov 28, 2023 #34
    Phoenix Heavy Haul

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    I’d definitely go with the KW daycab you mentioned. It’ll be perfect for hauling heavy weight OTR.

    Don’t listen too the naysayers, you got free money!! Pimp that sucker out with lots of chrome and let her eat!
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2023 #35
    Sons Hero

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    If you have lots of free money, you want a W900A, Cat power 3406 is good, 3408 is better if you can find it, 5+4 manual transmission, 3.90 rears, and a looong wheelbase. The long wheelbase is for ride quality. Or a Peterbilt 359 specced similarly is great. If you are looking to lower your taxes, an efficient truck is exactly what you don’t want, so I would suggest you avoid Freightliner. If it doesn’t have a decent sounding Jake brake, it’s too new
     
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  8. Nov 28, 2023 #36
    Alqazaha

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    I was quoted $13k a year for liability and cargo. My brother has a smaller truck and it been in business for 4 years so we are adding the CDL driver to his insurance plan. I was expecting $35k a year.
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2023 #37
    Alqazaha

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    Thanks. How do I do that? I don’t know much so I am learning as I go. I been reading so much on Reddit and here.
     
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  10. Nov 28, 2023 #38
    JoeyJunk

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    How did you accomplish this?
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2023 #39
    Alqazaha

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    From a high salary and low expenses. My savings bring me a second income and I still work full time. I am paying for my brother to get his CDL license. I may get it if I like driving these things lol
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2023 #40
    shanman

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    how were you quoted when you don’t even know what truck your gonna buy?
     
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