Got Stuck! DEF one box for 2017 FreightLiner cascadia.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by freelife2010md, Sep 19, 2020.

  1. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2014
    Messages:
    16,609
    Thanks Received:
    65,893
    Location:
    omaha , ne
    0
    Its going to get to the point where lenders won't loan money on used emissions trucks ...the carrier im leased to is all that saved my arse .
     
    Speed_Drums and truckdriver31 Thank this.
  2. freelife2010md

    freelife2010md Bobtail Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2020
    Messages:
    44
    Thanks Received:
    32
    0
    Landstar already approved me for 2000 i requested as i never thought it will go beyond that much, i haven't completed 90 days with them but they approved me as i have had good revenue, I'm not quite sure if they can work for that much though, that's really a lot of money and the issue is i can't tell if i'm being scammed by the dealership or not.
     
    bzinger and truckdriver31 Thank this.
  3. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2013
    Messages:
    6,989
    Thanks Received:
    8,352
    0
    yea you may have to just walk away. if you cant get any credit or loans on your own and if landstar wont help u monday. then walk away. your wasting time trying to rob peter to pay paul.
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2020
    JonJon78 Thanks this.
  4. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2013
    Messages:
    6,989
    Thanks Received:
    8,352
    0
    $10k for a detroit onebox is about right.
     
    BoostedTeg and aaronpeterbilt3787 Thank this.
  5. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2018
    Messages:
    1,694
    Thanks Received:
    4,731
    Location:
    New Hampshire
    0
    I think the price for the box is about right. You could call a different dealer from somewhere else and verify the price though.
     
    truckdriver31 Thanks this.
  6. freelife2010md

    freelife2010md Bobtail Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2020
    Messages:
    44
    Thanks Received:
    32
    0
    I've done my research about the price and it's about right but tye issue is i can't be certain if the part change is really necessary or they just make it up so i can get screwed up even more
     
    OldeSkool and truckdriver31 Thank this.
  7. freelife2010md

    freelife2010md Bobtail Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2020
    Messages:
    44
    Thanks Received:
    32
    0
    I think that will be my only option in that case, i've worked hard to build a good credit but i will have no options but to walk away, i don't need any credit in the near future, but it's not a pleasant experience especially with the timing, landstar is not a bad company but i wouldn't blame them if they decided not to help, i wanted to drive till December before i have any major issues. hopefully Jesus is up there lestining.
     
    truckdriver31 and bzinger Thank this.
  8. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2014
    Messages:
    16,609
    Thanks Received:
    65,893
    Location:
    omaha , ne
    0
    My offer still stands but that's the best option I know of .
     
  9. danny23tx

    danny23tx Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2016
    Messages:
    1,494
    Thanks Received:
    2,324
    Location:
    Austin,Tx
    0
    When ever you get check engine lights you should have codes that pop up , these codes need to be written down and you should do your research. All owner operators of these new trucks need the tools to change the in and out sensors , fix line heater issues , pressure sensor hoses and any other related emissions issues . OTR makes a module that will reset the derate to keep you moving .On the west side of Elpaso is a shop that does work for half the price of the dealers and doesn't do a huge mark up on parts , in Anthony Tx near the loves and flying J. Tough spot to be in , good luck .
     
  10. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2013
    Messages:
    6,989
    Thanks Received:
    8,352
    0
    why go through landstar if you got good credit. find other ways
     
    freelife2010md and bzinger Thank this.