I always prefer to buy used trucks. Look for lower mileage units and check them out thoroughly. The difference in payment can be as much 50% of new. And insurance would be less as well.
One of the biggest things to look at is the mpg rating when buying any truck, new or used.
Assuming $4.25 cost per gallon, a truck getting:
5.0 mpg = $.85 per mile
6.0 mpg = $.71 per mile
7.0 mpg = $.61 per mile
BIG difference!
Listen to those who are driving 65 or under. They are definitely realizing cost savings to their business.
thinking of buying my own truck
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by rabr1968, Apr 27, 2008.
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