Should I buy this old truck

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Tinytott, Sep 13, 2023.

  1. Tinytott

    Tinytott Bobtail Member

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    Have a line on a 95 Int with a 99 Detroit super 10 for 15k from a retiring O/O. I have experience running flatbed and dry van. The truck is a midroof so short term without buying a scoop for the roof it's probably best to sign on to run flatbed with her. I was wondering if I could get some recommendations for companies to sign on with that will take a truck that's eld exempt and that old. Willing to try tanker but have no experience. I live in North Alabama relatively close to Birmingham.
     
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  3. Crude Truckin'

    Crude Truckin' Alien Spacecraft

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    Excellent idea! You’re gonna kill it! Best of luck to you!!
     
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  4. Tinytott

    Tinytott Bobtail Member

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    Thank you I've looked at mercer and landstar mercer probably won't take it I'm fairly sure that engine can't communicate with eld. Landstar might. But I don't want to get saddled into a crap company again so I'm looking for suggestions. Won't take less than around 4k/week no sense in making less than double my current company pay considering all the new and glorious ways I will have to blow cash as an O/O
     
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  5. Crude Truckin'

    Crude Truckin' Alien Spacecraft

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    Oooooo you’re just gonna run really hard!! You gonna take advantage of not having an ELD?
     
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  6. Tinytott

    Tinytott Bobtail Member

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    I would prefer not to get myself in trouble it's just a good deal. I also don't like exhaust recirculation and def. Dirty oil and 10k repair bills no thanks
     
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    Crude Truckin' Alien Spacecraft

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    Ya man. I’m telling ya big repair bills were non existent 30 years ago. Go make that easy money!!!
     
  8. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Owner have service records, recent oil samples?

    You have the ability to do a lot of the repairs yourself? Shop rates are ridiculous…..
     
  9. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    That motor will communicate with a eld just fine.
     
  10. OlegMel

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    You live in the perfect market for flatbed . Lots of load out of there
     
  11. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Did you buy it, we need updates
     
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