kinda torn on what to do.

"Sounds like more pay" and "cost of my own tools" just don't jive.

Tell them you want a firm salary offer and ask why do I need to buy tools to work for you and they insist ask them if you can bring them with you when you leave..

 

Would you rather turn a steering wheel or turn a wrench ?

 

think of it this way: turn a steering wheel, gone from home a long time. turn a wrench, home every night.

 

I really can't tell you what to do, because I'm not you. With that being said, if it were me, there is a very real danger I would break my neck running to that offer!
The reason is, think about all the BS, rules and regs drivers have to put up with and deal with. There is always some government agency looking for a way to get their hand in your billfold and to disqualify you from working as a driver.
Besides anything else, It seems to me, two career choices are better than one.

 

I think it depends on how mechanically inclined you think you are. If you think you'll feel comfortable with the actual job it's worth looking into.

As for buying tools that unfortunately seems common these days. Possibly to many people are stealing company tools forcing this change.

For example I looked at the job traveling and installing DirectTV but it says the worker must have a Truck/Van and provide tools.