Truck buying experience at Ritchie Bros. good/bad?

That's where Swift sends the trucks it has tested for submarines and such.

 

Yea, once it's buffed out.

I contacted them once about used equipment.

The rep told me flatly, pick of the litter goes to dealerships. Then they sell the rest in house. He said the junk goes to auction.

 

I got mine from Freightliner. You want to do it as a lease. It's a purchase, it's just categorized as a lease.

I also bought my first one from Penske. Penske are maintenence FREAKS and keep very good records.

Sometimes they have some very good deals.

Also try Lone Mountain Truck leasing.

 

I have to say I drove trucks for both Ryder and Penske.

I have to agree with @Dave_ in_ AZ

I thought Penske did a much better job at maintenance and keeping up with the trucks in general.

 

Yes. Mine is $101 buyout at the end. Lease you can avoid a truckload of taxes.
Depends if it's your first truck, sounds like it is, usually 20%.