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New company giving me old truck

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by nickto21, Sep 18, 2019.

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  1. Sep 18, 2019 #1
    nickto21

    nickto21 Light Load Member

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    Hey all,
    I'm starting with a new otr company next week. I like most things I've been told, except they are giving me a truck that's 12 years old. Ive always worked for bigger companies with newer equipment. This old truck thing is worrying me. From what ive been told they maintain their trucks
    , but...
    Can a well maintained 12 yr old truck still be reliable? Am i worried for nothing?
    Steve
     
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  3. Sep 18, 2019 #2
    buddyd157

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    do the job.

    you got hired with them telling you specifically that you WERE going to be in a new truck?
     
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  4. Sep 18, 2019 #3
    nickto21

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    Im going to orientation next week. No, they told me they were giving me an old truck. Before i commit, i started wondering if maybe im walking into a bad situation. I dont care about getting a shiny new truck. I just dont want to be sitting on the side of the road every other week.
     
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  5. Sep 18, 2019 #4
    Collie

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    20 year old trucks are more reliable than 3 year old trucks. In certain situations that is.
    BEing that you are talking about a 12 year fleet truck, it probably needs work and has been neglected unfortunatley.
     
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  7. Sep 18, 2019 #5
    buddyd157

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    they would not still have that truck in thier fleet, if it was not dependable.

    you are worried over nothing..

    if it catches fire while you are sleeping, just make sure you have your pants on at least.
     
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  8. Sep 18, 2019 #6
    Western flyer

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    You should have asked the most important question.
    Does it have a APU.
    That works.
     
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  9. Sep 18, 2019 #7
    D.Tibbitt

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    There is guys running the road with 20 year old trucks and even older than that
     
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  10. Sep 18, 2019 #8
    nickto21

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    I asked. No apu.
     
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  11. Sep 18, 2019 #9
    JonJon78

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    What is the difference in pay from the companies with newer trucks to the company your going to with the older truck?
     
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  12. Sep 18, 2019 #10
    jamespmack

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    My 20 yearold truck has been on the hook one time in last 7 years. It was to go to a dyno with a fresh engine.
     
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