what truck to buy

keith28

Expert Expediter
i have looked at several trucks to i am not shure what i wont yet but i have seen what i think i would be interested in and it a cutaway van but have not seen anyone talke about them here would they be good for this business ty
 

geo

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
Retired Expediter
US Navy
1 thing i would look at how much money do you want to spend
2 what city do you live in or near
3 how long are going to stay out on the road at a time
4 will you be running team
5 how much comfort do you want
look at some of the trucks in picture gallery here on eo


also how much money do you have to start with, down payment
some want more down than others and at least 10 to 20 percent down
if looking for a change drive for someone for abit or team up
also running money to start with

i have had a ud1800 it did the job but it was good truck and did the job
but not a team truck
fl60 was up grade , it was a team truck
now have a western star and it's a very good ride, and has everything
on it that make life on road much better

so think about it
 

keith28

Expert Expediter
me and my brother will be running togather that seems to be the way to go if you can get along we are twins and are best frinds i think it would work out great and we have talked about how long to stay out on the road we think that 3-4 weeks would not be a prb and the cutaway van there is room to put a small wall and a bed at the front so there is your sleeping qurters
 

geo

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
Retired Expediter
US Navy
also how far away do live from one of dealers that built truck
like freightliner of knoxville tn or tsi in north jackson oh
and other, i think you need to look at truck before you decide
what one to buy, remember two people in a truck take alot room
with clothes, tv, anyother items to make truck home for those
3 weeks on the job , so look before you jump into it
you will each want your space know matter how close two of ya are
but check out all the options first, after you sign on dotted line
and or 2 weeks later and say this is not truck we want it's to late
 
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