Parking truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Luke700, Nov 11, 2020.

  1. Nov 11, 2020 #1
    Luke700

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    can I buy my truck and trailer and just park it for a few months without putting insurance on anything until I’m ready to role? What about things such as thief etc doubt it but still
     
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  3. Nov 11, 2020 #2
    86scotty

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    What role are you looking to play?
     
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  4. Nov 11, 2020 #3
    Midwest Trucker

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    I guess if you own both outright with no loans then you can let them sit as lawn ornaments.
     
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  5. Nov 11, 2020 #4
    SteveScott

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    Trucks don't like to sit for long periods. Things tend to go wrong down the road.
     
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  7. Nov 12, 2020 #5
    snowwy

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    Not according to the other thread on here.

    Trucks can sit for 30 years and still fire right up and go to work.
     
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  8. Nov 12, 2020 #6
    Michael 247

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    Just start it and move it around at least once a month and it should be OK..Maybe put it in a Secured Lot...
     
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  9. Nov 14, 2020 #7
    crzyjarmans

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    Not if you have a loan! The lender will require you to have insurance
     
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  10. Nov 14, 2020 #8
    DUNE-T

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    Agreeing with both statements. I just bought a truck that only did 30k miles in 15 years. From sitting all the parts with rubber got bad and bunch of seals did too. After replacing pretty much everything on the suspension (did not get to engine seals yet) I started it up and put it to work.
    So yeah, the truck will run after sitting for a while, but it will need a lot of repairs to be really road ready
     
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  11. Nov 14, 2020 #9
    Swift09

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    If you can afford to let the unit sit, then you can afford a little insurance to protect it
     
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