markwilson
Seasoned Expediter
Hello. My name is Mark Wilson, and my partner and I are planning on starting in the trucking industry soon. We have little experience, and want to gain information here to avoid getting taken advantage of in the 'real world'.
We plan to start with one Freightliner 8-class, with D-unit refrigerated, temperature validated box. We are looking at the M112 or Columbia models.
Right now our biggest issue is whether to buy a used truck for around 50-100K, or to buy a new cab and then get used sleeper and box. We realize we'll need to stretch the chassis in order to get this accomplished.
We are dissappointed to know that rates for reefer loads has decreased; however, this might be a good buying opportunity.
If anyone has any advice/experience on how to proceed, or even if you are a driving team (preferably husband and wife) that would like to establish contact, please reply.
We plan to start with one Freightliner 8-class, with D-unit refrigerated, temperature validated box. We are looking at the M112 or Columbia models.
Right now our biggest issue is whether to buy a used truck for around 50-100K, or to buy a new cab and then get used sleeper and box. We realize we'll need to stretch the chassis in order to get this accomplished.
We are dissappointed to know that rates for reefer loads has decreased; however, this might be a good buying opportunity.
If anyone has any advice/experience on how to proceed, or even if you are a driving team (preferably husband and wife) that would like to establish contact, please reply.