Crete purchase program

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  1. Steel Dragon

    Steel Dragon Road Train Member

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    Anyone purchase a truck from Crete?
    I've pretty much talked myself out of buying a truck,but would like some input all the same.
    Thanks
     
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  3. blade

    blade Heavy Load Member

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    You ever get any input
     
  4. Steel Dragon

    Steel Dragon Road Train Member

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    Never.. probably why I'm a crabby trucker...:confused:
     
  5. blade

    blade Heavy Load Member

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    Lol so did you go for it
     
  6. Gordob

    Gordob Bobtail Member

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    I'm finally going to do it myself. Been with them as a company driver for 11 years and have thought about it several times but always talk myself out of it. I went to a meeting in Lincoln a few days ago to find out more about it. From all I can gather, I wouldn't be doing it if I didn't intend on taking the truck elsewhere once it's paid for, which I'll do within 6 months. You're not gaining much (if anything) by keeping the truck here, though I've met several that have stayed even after the trucks paid for and are happy. When I do all the math based on my average pay & miles I really don't see much to gain vs company at .53 a mile.
     
  7. 386lover

    386lover Light Load Member

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    Can you tell us what are the asking prices and what models are available (Freightliner, Peterbilt) Thank you.
     
  8. Gordob

    Gordob Bobtail Member

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    Right now the ones available are 2015 Freightliner Cascadias with around 400,000 miles for $57,000. Full warranty until 500,000 then extended drive train warranty for 2 years or 200,000 miles. We do also have Pro-Stars with Cummins engines but as far as I know those aren't available, at least they aren't mentioned in any of the info I've seen.
     
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  9. catdog45

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    im interested also in Crete's Truck purchase program. Consider me ignorant for questioning purposes, ok?

    - Are you considered an o/o with this program?
    - Do you only get crete contracted loads?
    - do you get the same benefits as a company driver?
    - If something breaks is it covered under crete's contracts with the garages or is it out of your own pocket?

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    and more as it goes along...:)
     
  10. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You pay. Fuel, maintenance, breakdowns, Medical Dental etc insurance, 2X Social Security etc etc etc.... You pay, you pay, and then you pay some more.
     
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  11. 51.50

    51.50 Heavy Load Member

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    How many people own their trucks? If you plan to lease purchase, do not do it if you have a lot of personal debt, child support or owe IRS. Why? Because you are going into business with no money. Payments and maintenance are number one. l did two lease purchases (one at a time), paid off both on time and got clear title in my name only both times. The company had a plan which l followed and it helped me succeed. I know nothing about Crete as far as their business practices. l also didn't operate with elog. Good luck.
     
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