What to look for when purchasing a dry van cash from a private party?

so you are new to the industry?

 

I think first of all you should be using a 53 foot trailer, at least that’s what every truck driving school I’ve seen uses.

 

Pup trailer with a straight 6 speed trans on a little single axle, class a no restrictions

both should have titles

 

There's lots of used ex-Yellow pup trailers out there for sale. Don't pay too much they're dirt cheap right now.

 

OK what state?

Yes you need a title, yes you need to have a plate. Depending on the state, it can be cheap or it can be expensive.

It is the same as buying the truck.

 

I'd find a cheap 28' dry box from a freight outfit, dime a dozen, about the only thing you need to be concerned about is tires and brakes, however, I would find a cheap 48 or 53', as others said, it's more what a driver will be using, and put a load of bricks in it, or something heavy, again, that is what students will be doing. Accelerating, braking, and handling are completely different than empty, and if you are going to teach them, teach them right. The short trailer is great for getting used to a trailer, backing up a shortie is a lot tougher than a big wagon. If you can back up a 28 footer, you will do great with a bigger wagon.