How new of a truck do I need to haul intermodal?

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  1. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    Does anyone know if intermodal companies have requirements on the trucks age? I am selling my old truck and plan to buy a 99 model Pete, but don’t want to hurt my chances of finding work.
     
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    This is a joke right, ha ha.
    I'll bite though.
    Your truck must be at least 20 years old or older,
    A complete pile of junk,duck taped and bungee
    Corded together.
    With at least 1 fender missing and one side of
    The truck a completely different color than the other side.
    Have you not looked at these container trucks
    Going down the highway.
     
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    Now that's funny.... I don't care who you are
     
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    What are ya sellin?
     
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    Get a mid 90's or early 2000's Freightliner with the mirrors being held by duct tape and bald tires. You'll be good.
     
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    Has to be white Volvo and companies want a minimum two pieces of duct tape and 2 zip ties.
     
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    Hey now, I have a 2000 frieghtliner wtf!
     
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    Sounds like the truck I’m selling lol.
     
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    I'm just joking dude. I'm not trying to single out individual people. Your truck seems like it's in good shape by your profile pic. You should really see some of these trucks that pull containers though.
     
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    I'm just having fun too. I'm close to North Baltimore, and Columbus Ohio yards. I see them all the time and agree.
     
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