International Cascadia Evo, Kenworth T680, or Peterbilt 587?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Clearwater running, Aug 20, 2016.

  1. Clearwater running

    Clearwater running Bobtail Member

    1
    0
    Aug 20, 2016
    0
    I'm new to trucking but can invest $30,000 in a used truck. Let me know how you'd spend that! THANKS for any suggestions!
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

    4,887
    36,995
    Jan 23, 2015
    Winnipeg, MB, CA
    0
    Find something for $15,000 and use the other $15,000 to cover repairs when they arise.

    Then, once you build up some more cash running hard, you can buy something nicer a year or two from now. Starting out in something expensive, in today's freight market, with no experience, is a quick route to bankruptcy.
     
  4. strollinruss

    strollinruss Road Train Member

    1,366
    1,699
    Jun 5, 2012
    Montgomery, TX
    0
    Truer words have never been spoken.
     
    Bean Jr. Thanks this.
  5. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

    2,987
    2,465
    Jan 2, 2010
    birdsboro,pa
    0
    Mid late 90's Pete or kw 13 or 18 speed
     
    Bean Jr. Thanks this.
  6. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

    4,887
    36,995
    Jan 23, 2015
    Winnipeg, MB, CA
    0
    Last edited: Aug 20, 2016
  7. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

    2,987
    2,465
    Jan 2, 2010
    birdsboro,pa
    0
    For 15 heck no you'll pay for quality, but 30 yes if you look around there out there.
     
  8. PolishPrince

    PolishPrince Light Load Member

    296
    69
    Jan 11, 2017
    Chicago
    0
    Im in the same boat with about 40k... seems to be plenty of 587s with around 500k miles on them... somewhere in the 30k range... Thinking that cummins does have some EGR problems but as long as you keep that doser fresh the rest seems to fall in line...
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.