What are my chances of getting financed?

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by Simplespeed, Apr 1, 2019.

  1. Simplespeed

    Simplespeed Light Load Member

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    I have a Fico 8 score of 723 (experian score is 699) and $2500 cash to put down. I have $3300 in available credit. I have been driving for 6 years, no accidents or tickets, clean MVR, im 34 years old. I plan on leasing to a reputable company in Houston that my dad is a company driver for. They pay by percentage. My dad grossed $86k as a company driver last year. Hes sure I can gross $130k as an o/o based on the percentage difference between company and o/o pay. The company has their own shop and will do any repairs and driver pays it back weekly. While the truck is in the shop they allow you to use a company truck to keep rolling.

    Anyway, what are my chances at getting a $40k-$50k financed. This will my my first truck. Any pointers and advice appreciated.
     
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  3. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    You do not have enough cash to put down and you do not have enough credit or cash reserves to pay for repairs. Go work as a company driver and net $85k, save up and then in a year start thinking about purchasing a truck
     
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    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Also, might wanna get a DNA test, to make sure he is your real dad and that he does not want to revenge you for something you did
     
  5. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    I hear good things about loan mountain but, like all else in life I hear negative too.. but I also hear good and bad about every dealer.

    That will get you approved at loan mountain. But you need more start up money. Like registration / insurance down payment. Unless a company helps you out.
     
  6. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    1. You don't have nearly enough money to start.
    2. If your dad knows o/o can pull 130k why is he still being a company man for a mere 86? (86 is nothing to sneeze at).
    3. Go make 86 like he does for a couple years. Be smart, financially. Save at least 50k cash in the bank, have any debts outside of a mortgage paid in full. That will give you the best chance to survive...

    Mistakes people make that sink them fast:
    1. Poor money management
    2. Not enough start up money

    Not saying any of this to be mean. Just the truth, as I see it.
     
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  7. mud23609

    mud23609 Medium Load Member

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    This is the best advice you will ever get.
     
  8. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    86 as a company driver sounds good to me.. Save all that for one year 2 is even better, buy a good used truck and trailer in cash
     
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  9. Gdog66223

    Gdog66223 Road Train Member

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    I made $170,000 last year and only worked 8 months, but IF I would've waited and had cash in hand to buy my truck, my trailer, my insurance all outright I would've kept a whole lot more.. best thing to do is wait and save your money... Buy all these things with cash in hand and then you can keep all that you earn. If something breaks then you will have the money to fix it
     
  10. Simplespeed

    Simplespeed Light Load Member

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    Wow, not at all what I expected. So what do I NEED 50k in capital for?

    The company covers repairs and takes it out in weekly settlements. They help get the tags, insurance, etc all set up.

    If I could save 50k then why would I even bother becoming an o/o? I could get a loan probably but what for?
     
  11. Simplespeed

    Simplespeed Light Load Member

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    How much linger would it have taken you to save up enough to buy in cash vs financing it and making more as an o/o sooner?
     
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