Truck stuck in shop 4 weeks. Driver also stuck.

Atlanta trucker · Dec 19, 2018

While picking up my truck at the dealer another driver from my company started a conversation with me about his truck being here at the same dealer going on 4 weeks and they still can't fix the DPF regeneration problems it's having. So I asked him why doesn't the company just put you into a different truck ? He said can't because it's a lease purchase. I said forget the lease purchase just become a company driver. He said can't , it's a lease purchase. He said he was $3000.00 upside down in his payments because he hasn't moved any freight in a month. I told him to just clean out the truck and go to another company. He said he can't , it's a lease purchase. He said it would ruin his credit. I have never done a lease purchase. Does that story sound true and legitimate to you ? Are these lease purchase deals really that bad ? Can't haul freight because the truck doesn't work but still must make payments on the truck that doesn't work plus can't get out of it !?!?!?!?! Yes I know he could walk away from the whole thing but he felt completely trapped in this. Sounds like a total nightmare to me !!! Your thoughts ?

buddyd157 · Dec 19, 2018

Atlanta trucker said: ↑

While picking up my truck at the dealer another driver from my company started a conversation with me about his truck being here at the same dealer going on 4 weeks and they still can't fix the DPF regeneration problems it's having. So I asked him why doesn't the company just put you into a different truck ? He said can't because it's a lease purchase. I said forget the lease purchase just become a company driver. He said can't , it's a lease purchase. He said he was $3000.00 upside down in his payments because he hasn't moved any freight in a month. I told him to just clean out the truck and go to another company. He said he can't , it's a lease purchase. He said it would ruin his credit. I have never done a lease purchase. Does that story sound true and legitimate to you ? Are these lease purchase deals really that bad ? Can't haul freight because the truck doesn't work but still must make payments on the truck that doesn't work plus can't get out of it !?!?!?!?! Yes I know he could walk away from the whole thing but he felt completely trapped in this. Sounds like a total nightmare to me !!! Your thoughts ?
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don't get into a lease deal.

Gdog66223 · Dec 19, 2018

Jazz1 · Dec 19, 2018

Sounds like evolution is taking some steps backwards...big steps!

Rubber duck kw · Dec 19, 2018

Atlanta trucker said: ↑

While picking up my truck at the dealer another driver from my company started a conversation with me about his truck being here at the same dealer going on 4 weeks and they still can't fix the DPF regeneration problems it's having. So I asked him why doesn't the company just put you into a different truck ? He said can't because it's a lease purchase. I said forget the lease purchase just become a company driver. He said can't , it's a lease purchase. He said he was $3000.00 upside down in his payments because he hasn't moved any freight in a month. I told him to just clean out the truck and go to another company. He said he can't , it's a lease purchase. He said it would ruin his credit. I have never done a lease purchase. Does that story sound true and legitimate to you ? Are these lease purchase deals really that bad ? Can't haul freight because the truck doesn't work but still must make payments on the truck that doesn't work plus can't get out of it !?!?!?!?! Yes I know he could walk away from the whole thing but he felt completely trapped in this. Sounds like a total nightmare to me !!! Your thoughts ?
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This right here is why I won't buy an emissions truck.

Pepper24 · Dec 19, 2018

Atlanta trucker said: ↑

While picking up my truck at the dealer another driver from my company started a conversation with me about his truck being here at the same dealer going on 4 weeks and they still can't fix the DPF regeneration problems it's having. So I asked him why doesn't the company just put you into a different truck ? He said can't because it's a lease purchase. I said forget the lease purchase just become a company driver. He said can't , it's a lease purchase. He said he was $3000.00 upside down in his payments because he hasn't moved any freight in a month. I told him to just clean out the truck and go to another company. He said he can't , it's a lease purchase. He said it would ruin his credit. I have never done a lease purchase. Does that story sound true and legitimate to you ? Are these lease purchase deals really that bad ? Can't haul freight because the truck doesn't work but still must make payments on the truck that doesn't work plus can't get out of it !?!?!?!?! Yes I know he could walk away from the whole thing but he felt completely trapped in this. Sounds like a total nightmare to me !!! Your thoughts ?
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I doubt it would hit his credit most lease purchase companies if he’s leasing through the trucking company don’t report made payments so they in return can’t post none made payments if they tried it real easy to dispute it on your credit.But they could try to have a judgment in small claims but I would be highly doubtful .But 4 weeks in a shop for emission related problems is not uncommon

Chinatown · Dec 19, 2018

Even if it hurts his credit; so what?
Walk away and find another job as a company driver.
Some people love a life full of controversy and hardship and aren't happy otherwise.
They look at the company drivers with a nice home and happy wife; children doing well in college, etc. as just dumb saps for being a "company man." They think it's just plain dumb to be able to take a nice vacation and not worry about a lease-purchase payment.
He's $3,000.00 upside down and can easily clear that by cleaning his personal stuff out of the truck and going home.

skytrash · Dec 19, 2018

Atlanta trucker said: ↑

While picking up my truck at the dealer another driver from my company started a conversation with me about his truck being here at the same dealer going on 4 weeks and they still can't fix the DPF regeneration problems it's having. So I asked him why doesn't the company just put you into a different truck ? He said can't because it's a lease purchase. I said forget the lease purchase just become a company driver. He said can't , it's a lease purchase. He said he was $3000.00 upside down in his payments because he hasn't moved any freight in a month. I told him to just clean out the truck and go to another company. He said he can't , it's a lease purchase. He said it would ruin his credit. I have never done a lease purchase. Does that story sound true and legitimate to you ? Are these lease purchase deals really that bad ? Can't haul freight because the truck doesn't work but still must make payments on the truck that doesn't work plus can't get out of it !?!?!?!?! Yes I know he could walk away from the whole thing but he felt completely trapped in this. Sounds like a total nightmare to me !!! Your thoughts ?
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So if he had went to the bank and took out a loan to buy the truck and ended up in the same situation, what would happen?

Jazz1 · Dec 19, 2018

skytrash said: ↑

So if he had went to the bank and took out a loan to buy the truck and ended up in the same situation, what would happen?
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The truck has been in the shop 4 weeks for issues not related to collision damage. Bank would think he's on crack at the suggestion of buying the truck

skytrash · Dec 19, 2018

Jazz1 said: ↑

The truck has been in the shop 4 weeks for issues not related to collision damage. Bank would think he's on crack at the suggestion of buying the truck
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What I meant was what if he had gone to the bank and got a loan instead of a lease purchase how would his situation be any different. He would still have to pay or walk

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