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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by macher, Dec 20, 2020.

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  1. Dec 20, 2020 #11
    blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    The journey begins - purchased a truck.

    You can pick through this thread here if you like, I posted lots of numbers. Real numbers, so you can see what the goal was, how the posts shift - and what reality became.

    Good luck.
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2020 #12
    bad-luck

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    The 12.7 is a good motor. If you buy a 2007 it would have been a glider, in 2007 the 14L with egr was being built. I think your choice is a good one as you will be exempt from an ELD
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2020 #13
    AModelCat

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    The 14L with EGR was still a Series 60 and it was built way back from about 2002 or 2003 until the DDEC 6? Series 60, which had the DPF.
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2020 #14
    macher

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    Thanks been reading through the thread. So far I think my thinking is good.

    For me it’s not about revenue it’s more about expenses and keeping expenses down as much as possible. And also coming in this way is the lowest risk possible. I’ll keep reading and I’ll ask either there or here if I need too!

    Thanks!
     
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  7. Dec 20, 2020 #15
    mnmover

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    Legally you cannot put an older engine into a newer truck. It has to be the same year engine. And yes, perhaps so shade tree mechanic would do it, but the first time you go into a reputable shop, they should refuse to touch it.
     
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  8. Dec 21, 2020 #16
    macher

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    Costs and maintenance in the trucking business for me is the most important aspect. Revenue will come but keeping costs and maintenance down you get to keep all of it.

    The thing that costs the most is fuel. The only way you can keep that cost down is MPG. Now driving other people’s trucks I didn’t care about that but buying my own truck MPG and tracking it would be a high priority besides regular maintenance.

    What’s the best means to get the best MPG you can get out of an older truck? Keeping the RPM at the speed it’s suppose too?

    What’s the sweet spot with a Detroit series 60 about 2000 - 2004?
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2020 #17
    jamespmack

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    First 14l series 60 was 98/99. 04-09 no Bueno. Reason I say 04, because alot, and I mean alot of up entill 03 had a pre 01 motors installed. Customers were pre ordering engines. Tons of 03 trucks with older engines.
     
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  10. Dec 22, 2020 #18
    Lazarus Jackson

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    Hi, I'm Lazarus Jackson.Wow.you just gave me so much more faith and confidence in me and my nephews dream and goals.i read your thread and your responses to your startup costs and plan and I'm approaching this business with the same mindset.I was wondering what state do you live in that filing a llc is so cheap at 50 dollars?and would you be so kind please to read the thread I posted titled new to the community here and let me know if you feel like I'm approaching this next chapter in my life properly.I would love your insight.Have a good day.
     
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  11. Dec 22, 2020 #19
    scoobertdoo

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    Tell them it's a glider. Wala.
     
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  12. Dec 22, 2020 #20
    AModelCat

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    One look at the VIN would determine that its a lie.
     
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