My Experience with Landstar

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  1. Bro_Dave

    Bro_Dave Medium Load Member

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    The road is bumpy at first. For me it got smooth after 6 mos. I almost quit but glad I didn't. I love it now.
     
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  3. Bro_Dave

    Bro_Dave Medium Load Member

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    Bought a new truck. 2016 Peterbilt 579. Getting good fuel mileage. image.jpg
     
  4. tommymonza

    tommymonza Road Train Member

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    Nice truck.

    So you are hauling Lanstars trailers doing dry box , when you say hub miles are you including deadheading?
     
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    Sweet truck and good thread. I've been close to pulling the trigger on buying a truck for about a year now. Landstar is my first choice. Like that I can pick my own fright.

    I assume it was easier to get financing on your second truck? I talked to a kw dealer a few months back, and they said even with great credit I should expect to put down 20%. Does that seen accurate to you? Would you suggest buying an average truck first, then moving onto a newer truck? Have been leaning towards a 100k truck that still has plenty of warranty left.
     
  9. Jonkie

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    Where'd you get it, Dave
     
  10. mastllc

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    i would suggest that you go to your personal bank. i went with mines for my first buy and got a lot better terms than with a commercial lender.
     
  11. Bro_Dave

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    I got the truck at Peterbilt of Charlotte.
     
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