I Bought A Used Level 1 Box Truck From Penske Then This Happened…Buyers Beware!!!(Part 3)
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Dang that sucks that you had these problems. I've seen a few Penske trucks for decent prices but after hearing your problems and their sus no test drive policy I'll just pass on anything Penske.
Thanks for sharing 👍 and safe travels 🙏
I am so glad you did not roll over and let them slide. They were trying to wear you out but they failed. You now have the truck you deserved with no problems that you paid for in the first place. Thank you for the story. I am 64 and having to find new occupation and box truck is what i want to do. Lot of people say i am to old but i have worked my ass off my whole life and i know i can do it. Is it to late for me my friend?
I don’t think it’s ever too late, it just comes down to if you’re willing to put in the work, drive long hours & be away from home for periods of time. A lot of what we face on a day to day basis is more mental than physical. Don’t get me wrong it’s physically challenging too but more so mental.
Thanks for the video! Very sorry about all your hassles!
I really enjoyed it because it took my mind off my own issues
and made me see that other folks are having hard times too! Life is a struggle.
Yea it gets rough sometimes, only option we have is to keep on pushing! Appreciate the feedback!
I’ve had similar issue with these big name maintenance shops telling me bs reasoning at outrages wait times. I found a small local diesel mechanic that is super fair priced and my truck is never in there for over 1 day. I got new steer tires, rear break shoes, PM, and a leaf spring kit put on in 8hours. Forget those big name shops, and finding you a local guy is your best bet for successful maintenance in this game!!!
You’re absolutely right, the smaller shops are the way to go. Definitely don’t take your truck to Rush in Joliet, had a trans seal go bad on an enterprise truck. Dropped it off it took almost 2 months for them to complete it, by the time it was done enterprise asked if I wanted it back because it was a Freightliner & my favorite truck…I told them I was good in the international after waiting that damn long.
Yeah Rush in Joliet is the actual shop I was talking about! They told me 2 weeks for a NOx sensor… My guy I found had it ordered and put on in 4 hours lol. I’ve never gone anywhere else since that day. I can shoot you a email with his info if your looking for a guy in Joliet, he’s right off 80.
@@FTSLLC444 Definitely, he’s actually closer than the one I go to in Chicago. I trust your word in their work, shoot me his info.
best in the biz, so many gems, consistancy, etc. this is gonna be big. thanks for everything mate!!!
Appreciate the words of encouragement, I just look to provide information that wasn’t available when I made my purchase that may prevent a newer business owner from going through similar situations. I speak casually about the situation but these issues probably would have put 70% of people out of business. You incur months of expenses without being able to properly run your truck, plus Penske refuses to pay any reimbursements for insurance, truck notes, rentals etc until the repairs are completed which we see could take over 6 months.
thanks for the update
No problem appreciate the support!
If it does not have a Allison transmission and a common motor, leave it on the lot
I couldn’t agree more!
Headache after Headache make sure they pay you for money lost from loads their insurance has to pay for this inconvenience. This is a claim they have to file to pay you accordingly. Don't let them stiff you on your money.
They definitely try to pay less than what they should, they try to tell me how much I’ve been able run & profit even with the truck being in & out the shop constantly.
Blame yourself! when you buy a truck like that you should immediately take it to an independent diagnosis before even driving it and latest before the 15 days warranty expires !!
Did you watch part one? Probably not but thanks for the input.
@@midwestboxtrucking ok, ok, ok heading to watch now…and subscribe by the way.
Thank you
No problem!
You need to take it to a alinement shop those spacers are part of the alinement most techs will not have noticed that as i listened to your story I already knew that was your problem
I’ll relay this information to my mechanic beforehand thanks!!!
Trucks aren’t required to have siren. 2nd freight liners with tanks on driver side will have a slight lean. The eaton transmission is a little more jerky than the allison but it’s a more reliable than allison bc it’s an automated manual
You’re correct, Truck Centers Inc informed me that a backup siren was not a DOT requirement. I always had one on my enterprise rentals so I thought they were mandated. I do not think my truck should lean at all no matter where the components are, my mechanic doesn’t either. If that was the case then they all should lean & not just some, my truck leans due to the spacer shown in the video. I don’t like the 7th gear on the Eaton trans, I think it would’ve been good with 6. But I must agree the auto manual shift works seamlessly.
@@midwestboxtruckingI was with Enterprise too and I had a freightliner that leaned. The mechanic told me all of them do it. Its more of an error on Freightliner than Penske. I bought a freightliner and it has that same 1” lean. Idk about the spacers but if both of your tanks on the driver side itll most likely still lean. Its not an issue while driving and you wont notice it. I normally load the passenger side heavier and that will usually offset the lean. Good luck with your truck tho 👍🏽
@@Stoshy266I’ll definitely keep that in mind, appreciate your input!
They probably flashed the transmission, if you dont flash it/program it, then itll shift hard until its programmed properly
I’ve heard that before, I thought it could be an issue with the program initially. I have an update on the issue coming really soon!
Ok any codes in the truck should be in their till they clear them out.
Exactly, when I have my shops run the codes they see them in the history.
I would've been went to my own shop anyway, get your money for lost runs that you could've gotten. They have to file a claim against their insurance to get your money.
They’ve made a few offers as far as reimbursement of some of my business expenses but it’s no where near what they owe me.
So with everything that has gone on with you and your truck, what advise you could give us?
First demand a vehicle history report before purchase, next buy within driving distance of home maybe 300 miles max that way you can take a diesel mechanic, third reject the truck at the dealership if it’s not in the advertised condition, even if the paperwork has been completed the sale can be voided & the vehicle can be switched. Lastly explore various options before buying, try Ryder, Enterprise, TAC Auction, Taylor & Martin, Ritchie Bros, Iron Planet as well as private sellers on fb marketplace. That website level system is very attractive but not 100% accurate.
😂😂😂 you a be a good lawyer , i was about to buy a level 1 truck from penske you dont think they good?
I’d be very careful, a lot of those trucks are not as advertised. Something advertised as a level 1 may actually be a level 2 or 3. Just make sure you get a service history report.
They don’t let u test drive and or have a mech. Test ?
No you’re not allowed to test drive Penske trucks off the lot which doesn’t make sense at all & seems fishy. You are allowed to bring along whoever you like to inspect the truck on the lot but alot of these purchases are made out of state. Plus in most cases by the time you actually see the truck all of the paperwork has been completed & the repairs would fall under Penske’s 15 day rule.
Why didn't you take it to a TA?
TA has an hourly labor rate similar to Center State international, Penske has guidelines on how much they’ll pay for particular repairs. They wont cover the full repair bill from shops like TA.
@@midwestboxtrucking I use to take my 18 wheeler to TA, don't give up. Always remember when a company mess up repairs you have paid for they have insurance policies to compensate your loses that they do not want to file a claim on. They pay big dollars for those policies, even if you have more than one truck, the one you've lost the money on they have to pay. You got this keep pushing.
That’s insane. All the run around smh.
You’d think I’m making this stuff up how crazy it sounds, I’ve probably lost 20k in profits with this truck being back & forth in the shop.
@@midwestboxtrucking wow and I was looking into Penske Box truck purchase. Man this makes u think. How you feel about the air ride? Do a lot off shippers ask for it?
@@JosephLorenzo-ed9cy I refused to buy a truck without air ride, that was one of my requirements. If you’ve ever drove a box truck with spring suspension you’d know why, it’s the most bumpy, violent ride ever. Most shippers don’t care rather you have air or spring, I’ve never had a shipper ask about it.
Bro im not even a mechanic and ill think your box is leaning because of your ubolts that connect to the frame. You have to torque them every know and then your welcome. Oh yeah dont let them bs you all there doing is reseting the ECU codes. The truck is programed to run test while you drive it. If the Ecu senses something OFF then the code will come back. Look up a OBD drive cycle. Hell i got a 2022 truck i aint letting any "mechanic" touching my truck.
I’m sure my lean issue is mainly caused by the added spacer on the passenger side. The U Bolts have to be replaced regardless once they remove the spacer because they’re already worn & rusted. Thanks for the input!
@@midwestboxtrucking your right i spoke to soon when i wrote that comment. Was moving a load lol. I watched the rest of your vid and where yall found the problem. 100% thats what problem is. Now thats a SHOP. Anytime brother btw i love the content. You speak the Truth. Good and the Ugly. Its a love hate business but also rewarding.