thinking of getting my own truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Marky84, Oct 23, 2015.

  1. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    Any advice on getting my own truck? prefer not to lease cuz of too many horror stories.
     
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  3. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Make sure u get an oil sample
     
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  4. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    ill make note of that xD

    company suggestions? truck suggestions? would prefer kenworth, volvo, or pete.
     
  5. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Depends what u wanna pull, van, flatbed, tanker etc etc
     
  6. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    probably van. never skateboarded or been a tanker yanker
     
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    lots of character Road Train Member

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    Volvos are super plush. If I was to live anywhere close to 365 in my truck, I'd buy a new Volvo. And learn Bosnian.

    Are you going new or old? Pre-emission? Finance or cash?
     
  8. Chinatown

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    Is Schneider's IC program a purchase or a lease/purchase?
    Does their IC program include the tanker division?
    If it's a purchase program and includes the tanker division, probably be worth further research.
     
  9. XCELERATIONRULES

    XCELERATIONRULES Medium Load Member

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    My opinion,is buy a new truck with warranty,trade it in at 500K,like most companies do.
    You have a fixed cost per month,only real expense,besides fuel,would be tires and brakes.
    Breaking down on the road,without cash for repairs,could put you out of business quickly.
     
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  10. Chinatown

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    dbkustomtrucks.com advertises "minimal money down".
    I think they're connected some way with Quality Distribution and Quality Carriers; both tanker companies.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Miller Transporters ad has "purchase", doesn't say lease.
    $10K down and anywhere from $550 - $615 weekly payment with a residual payment in "x" years.
     
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