I have $10k cash to spend on a box truck that is a day cab.I am trying to secure a local contract and they need these straight trucks.I know all about tractors since I own 3 of them but not much when it comes to box trucks.I have a CDL but I want this to be non cdl.
I know I will be limited on the weight, but this shipper hauls light and so weight is not much of an issue.
I am looking for at least a 24ft box truck.Too bad detroit doesn't make engines for this application.The only cummins I see are either in the Van trucks(ice cream truck) or the GMCs etc...I am looking for either a freightliner or international without the CAT in it.
Short stroy here:
My brother went out and bought a box truck with a one of those DT466 engines, from a dealer a year ago.That truck has been problematic electronically.The first mistake was buying the truck from a dealer when he had cash because there was no history on the truck.
The problem with that truck is that it shuts off at times with the "oil/water" light on.They cleaned/replaced the crank sensor and the fuel filter.They did many things and finally got it going.I just do not want to go this route with a problem like that.They actually got stuck on the road after leaving the dealership.
Even if I have to get a GMC/Ford with a cummins engine, I will go that route.This will be for a local/300 mile radius application.It also needs to be at least a 24ft box truck under 26kibs .
Please advice.Thank you!
I know I will be limited on the weight, but this shipper hauls light and so weight is not much of an issue.
I am looking for at least a 24ft box truck.Too bad detroit doesn't make engines for this application.The only cummins I see are either in the Van trucks(ice cream truck) or the GMCs etc...I am looking for either a freightliner or international without the CAT in it.
Short stroy here:
My brother went out and bought a box truck with a one of those DT466 engines, from a dealer a year ago.That truck has been problematic electronically.The first mistake was buying the truck from a dealer when he had cash because there was no history on the truck.
The problem with that truck is that it shuts off at times with the "oil/water" light on.They cleaned/replaced the crank sensor and the fuel filter.They did many things and finally got it going.I just do not want to go this route with a problem like that.They actually got stuck on the road after leaving the dealership.
Even if I have to get a GMC/Ford with a cummins engine, I will go that route.This will be for a local/300 mile radius application.It also needs to be at least a 24ft box truck under 26kibs .
Please advice.Thank you!