Looking to buy my own truck.

wouldnt it make more sense to look yourself in the mirror and ask the question

 

Not sure if you’re planning to buy a used or a new truck. With what you describe I would assume a used truck. I don’t know if you’ve checked lately but even if you can find a used truck? They are literally over double the price they were just two years ago. A used Cascadia or Peterbilt with literally 500,000 miles on it will cost you around $90,000 right now.

And I would look that company over real well because they’re all full of BS upfront. 15% for him to take care of all of that doesn’t seem worth it. Landstar takes 35% it doesn’t do half the stuff for you that he’s claiming he does. Anyhow not to burst your bubble but when I figured out that there was no used trucks on the market right now unless I wanted to take one where the sun don’t shine, I changed my mind. At least for now.

 

I agree it doesn’t sound right ,. They are not covering all that for 15%

if you’re getting paid by the hour with OT over 40 and benifits and someone else has to worry about all the maintenance , I’d stick where you are for now .

finding a used truck that’s a decent price and reliable is going to be impossible right now .

 

Lots of real companies take 10 to 15%.
You will pay trailer rental.
Insurance every check an stuff like that.

Landstar is ridiculous at 35%

 

What insurance does he cover? Your health insurance? Truck insurance more than just liability? Discount in only his shop? Pulling his trailer or yours?

 

Nobody can tell you what's best for you other than you. With that said, I think you're going to get screwed if you make that move.

 

RUN AWAY FROM THAT DEAL!

 

They're gonna cover it. But then deduct it out of his settlement like every single other operation does.