I Will Never Purchase Any Truck After 2007|Old Equipment Can Be Very Cost Efficient If Done Right

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @johnblaze2701
    @johnblaze2701 Год назад +30

    These new, plastic, overly emissioned, overly computerized and sensored trucks are killing independent operators profit margins. Every little thing and you gotta go to a shop. With a truck like yours, if you're mechanically inclined, you can do 80% of your repairs yourself. The regulators pushing for all this new legislation know this, but don't care. That's why we're seeing so many great trucks being sold in Cali. Excellently maintained/ restored equipment that doesn't meet the new standards. It's a damned shame that people who've never done this for a living get to dictate over the industry.

    • @tommy.unfiltered
      @tommy.unfiltered Год назад +2

      If you're mechanically inclined and good with a scan tool, you can fix the emissions trucks yourself also

    • @95boostedkoki
      @95boostedkoki Год назад

      @@tommy.unfilteredthey’re still junk though.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      💯💯

    • @nelymarcantel4965
      @nelymarcantel4965 Год назад

      ​@@tommy.unfilteredthe point is you'll be spending more time working on the truck and not running down the highway making money. A good, dependable pre-emission truck will be better for you financially in the end.

  • @nelymarcantel4965
    @nelymarcantel4965 Год назад +5

    I'd go with a Freightliner Classic or an FLD120 with a 12.7 Detroit or an N14 Cummins. That would be a great way to start.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад +1

      The smartest way 💪🏾

    • @mikeiablouin1050
      @mikeiablouin1050 2 месяца назад

      I have a freightliner classic xl first and only truck.. im ready to get back in it

  • @jamesberry276
    @jamesberry276 Год назад +6

    Very good on point advice ! This video should be shown to all the young up & coming drivers who weren't around as things changed.
    Every aspect of this video is on point!
    🚚💨 🚛💨

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад +1

      I must agree and thank you for watching 💪🏾💯

  • @warriorblue63
    @warriorblue63 Год назад +3

    You find a good old truck, put some love and tender care into it and keep your maintenance up. It’ll last a lifetime.

  • @TopFlightGarage
    @TopFlightGarage Год назад +3

    Mann, as a person was a diesel mechanic before I bought my truck, these new trucks not built NOWHERE NEAR as good as older trucks . They added emission stuff , had to shed weight to compensate for all that so they cheap out on wiring. My first truck was a Columbia day cab, got me home every time and never had motor issues. My current truck is a 05 international with an Isx, never had any major repairs besides leaks and general maintenance. Paid for equipment/ money management has really helped stay in the game. Do all my own work, easier to work on older trucks not a bunch of trash in the way

  • @gustavov.5225
    @gustavov.5225 Год назад +2

    I have a Freightliner Classic XL with D60S 12.7 500hp. When I got it it had 1MM with the engine rebuilt. I drove it for 1.2MM and during all those miles I only change the lower end bearings at a cost of $400, that was all the work done to the engine during that time. During COVID we took the engine out, got the block and camshaft inspected, rebuilt the engine with original parts, new radiator, air charger cooler, fuel injectors, turbo, clutch, starter and power steering gearbox, all that for 18K in parts, and 3K in labor. I’ve driven it 200k miles since with 0 breakdowns. A friend of mine bought a used 2016 KW Vacuum cleaner, and has gone thru 3 ENGINES, $50K in less than 600k miles. I totally agree with you.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад +1

      Yes sir that’s great and you didn’t take any shorts cuts on your rebuild brotha💪🏾 that’s how you take care of business 💯

  • @threeangelsdiesel
    @threeangelsdiesel Год назад +1

    I'm running a 83 k100 cabover every day when I bought it it was what I could afford at the time love this truck its paid for a person dosent need a brand new truck to make a living. Keep up the good work

  • @sage_kn0ws342
    @sage_kn0ws342 Год назад +3

    Just purchased my first truck 2001 Classic XL wit the 12.7 Detroit. I’m beyond happy with my purchase and I almost got a Cascadia a few years ago and it just didn’t feel right so I stayed patient and waited my turn. 💪🏾 old is the way to go.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад +1

      I’m happy you went with the classic XL just gotta replace and get rid of all the bugs and you got yourself a tank

  • @8mandown
    @8mandown Год назад +5

    You’re absolutely right I started off with a 19 89 Peterbilt, 379 and a 1998 great Dane reefer I paid $27,000 for the whole thing my truck had a 60 series Detroit the two units make me thousands of dollars and very little problems with them

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      And keep a whole lot more to with that paid for old equipment 💪🏾

  • @rodneymurphy3388
    @rodneymurphy3388 Год назад +3

    I feel you bro.....im the same way.......im running my first truck a 2000 Freightliner century flattop 15k Cash and my 2000 utility flatbed 10k Cash....i believe older equipment is the way to go cheaper more reliable as long as you take care of them.....im very mechanically inclined and do mostly all my own work......i just purchased a 1999 freightliner century with the same pre emission 12.7 series 60...best diesel Engine every made in my opinion......

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад +1

      Man that’s great man much success to you brotha 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @anthonyjennings8108
    @anthonyjennings8108 2 месяца назад

    Hey i just ran across this channel, and i usually hate you tube truckers,but listening to you young man is like a breath of fresh air,i agree with alot of what youssy,and ilike there wasn't any music blasting,and calling other truckers broke and things like that,ive been in business fore 30years and wish you the best.

  • @letsgetit3310
    @letsgetit3310 Год назад +1

    Unfortunately I live in Cali, but I'm looking to get cheap older trucks and out the gate get an in frame and do what you talking about. Trying to get pre Def. Dpf sucks but it's what it is. Found a 16 t660 for 12k runs drives. 40-50k I can have a bran new used truck ready to go. Drop an apu on it, do shit right, new tires all that. Make just as much as everyone else without a truck payment. I like the idea of bringing shit back from the dead, where no one else has a vision for what could be. Why waste perfectly good equipment.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      And new can last long if you take care of it and stay on top of the maintenance. But the thought of a sensor leaving me on the side of the road don’t sit right with me

  • @travisstoneking4049
    @travisstoneking4049 Год назад +3

    So true Ohio truck sales is great at buying worn out trucks and slapping a paint job on them and selling them for a 20k profit lol. If you know how to look at equipment you will see what they are doing.

  • @100que8
    @100que8 Год назад +4

    Salute and Respect FAM, I totally agree with you on this 100 % and more. You restore the equipment and it will run circles around the new equipment any day and time. Older equipment is easy and simple to work on and not alot computers, modulars, or sensors.
    You make alot of sense with this motivational chat as always. Make your investments reliable and wisely. Keep your positive attitude and mindset bruh,you're saying things and talking real talk .💯👍💪🤜👊🤛💪👍💯

  • @Ez-ko1gz
    @Ez-ko1gz 2 месяца назад

    Bri you really hit home on this video and thats exactly what i did to get my dream W900 i had to like share and sub after this one i just got into dry van been a flatbed for a long time but want to be versatile in this market you have show me a few tricks as well be safe 🙏🏾 and would love to link up with you some day im in the louisville KY area on day my brother we will meet up

  • @just-incase3483
    @just-incase3483 Год назад +2

    I have a 2018, it’s all in how you drive it, hard acceleration slamming doors not maintaining it at regular intervals and not washing it once a week contributes to loss of revenue and brakedowns. Take care of your investment and it will take care of you.

  • @Unduplicatable
    @Unduplicatable 11 месяцев назад

    Ahh this is the video I was looking for! Man I really appreciate your uploads. Keep up the good passion! I’m so tempted to buy a 2002 or older 379… it’s so hard to find them though! My dream: white, 18speed, 500-600hp minimum, reasonable sleeper size (not too small), specced well enough to haul heavy like preferably long enough to add a drop axle or third axle. Everything else I can modify or add myself.

  • @reggaeriderr
    @reggaeriderr Год назад +1

    I agree 💯 percent as a start up company. Ole iron paves the way 2 the new iron

  • @waynesworld2086
    @waynesworld2086 Год назад +2

    The outfit i run for has all rides from 99 to 07 and is very well kept plus we make very good wages, very little maintenance cause we keep up our stuff

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад +1

      Yes sir good to hear it’s still a lot of us left

  • @DB7GamingSimulator
    @DB7GamingSimulator Год назад +2

    Even if it's not the good time for me to be in this industry.. I totally agree with you 💯 You got it right !!!!! Replica of your truck is coming out soon !!!!!

  • @streetivy
    @streetivy Год назад +6

    I've been stressing this point for years to my comrades. Now years later they all feel the same way. For the price of 1 new truck I can buy 4 at 30,000...it's simple math to me. You can't go wrong starting your business with a detroit series 60 12.7 under the hood. That engine gives you the best bang for your buck hands down. Congratulations bro. Keep your overhead you can control as low as possible for at least 36 months. Pay the business first, be smart, continue to work hard and you'll grow. Peace

    • @achaosg
      @achaosg Год назад +1

      I just bought a 98 w900 with a 650hp series 60 for 78k. 250 on overhaul. New Clutch, Drums, Pads, Airbags, Airline hoses and fitting, Floor, New Seats, paint on truck and frame. 3187 a month for 22 months shes paid.

    • @streetivy
      @streetivy Год назад

      @@achaosg 650hp??! You have yourself a hellaofa machine my guy! Make sure to change the fluid in both the rear axles; lucus sae 75w-90 synthetic gear oil is a good choice; they should take 2 gallons each so a 5 gallon bucket will do. For the tranny go with lucus 50w synthetic. Both good for 500,000 miles. Summit racing has it on sale. The tranny and axle fluids are always neglected in tractors from my experience. That the first thing I do when purchasing used tractors along with flushing the radiator. Diesel Dash has the detroit coolant for the cheapest price.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @W96NZ
    @W96NZ Год назад +1

    Amen driver i have 2 trucks. A 2000 w900 and a 2002 w900 both with 6NZ. Its so much better to be able to work on my trucks if they break down on the side of the road. I run local so my trucks are day cabs but its easier to have the same of everything when i buy parts.. stay safe brother..

  • @davidm1519
    @davidm1519 Год назад +1

    This was a great video. This is exactly what I want to do. I've been saving up to take the plunge.

  • @freddygrimsley7056
    @freddygrimsley7056 Год назад +1

    Going through the process right now switching my turbo from the VGT turbo on my KW T660 with an ISX15 Truck was already deleted when I purchased it. Excited to see how she gonna run now. Keep doing your thing. Nice Pete by the way

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      Hopefully she runs great and since the mess is gone it’s best to run a non vgt turbo

  • @1God2Love
    @1God2Love Год назад +1

    Much respect lil bro. Keep it up.

  • @TuneWorld57
    @TuneWorld57 Год назад +1

    i agree 100% currently run a 2001 classic xl 12.7 , wouldnt trade it for nothing!!!

  • @dmetrius9978
    @dmetrius9978 Год назад +1

    100% agree just bought a fld120 flattop with a 3406e model cat and boi is it loud and got good power

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      Good purchase man if I don’t find my w900 I’m gone flat top fld120 to

  • @robertowens3657
    @robertowens3657 Год назад +1

    I agree with you 💯 I got a Freightliner classic 2007 rebuilt engine new brakes chambers fixed it up pretty good 👍 it's been a good truck I wouldn't buy a new truck with all that computer and sensor mess DEF junk no

  • @micclay
    @micclay Год назад +2

    My dream truck is a truck that buys an airplane. Keep the chrome, plastic, and pretty long hood.

  • @betogarcia9823
    @betogarcia9823 Год назад +1

    I need to learn how to drive manual on a truck. i have that restrictions on my CDL😩

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад +1

      Get the manual on your license most big rides are manual if you ever wanna drive one

    • @betogarcia9823
      @betogarcia9823 Год назад

      @@InterstateMadeMe I do. Just have to get trained on it.

  • @WillMay-fr9ps
    @WillMay-fr9ps Год назад +1

    I know what you mean about quite ass trucks..I CNT stand it lol...got to HV a lil noise

  • @Ball.Daily11
    @Ball.Daily11 Год назад +1

    I roll a 2005 Volvo, rebuilt the motor, rebuilt the suspension back in 2020, 3 years later my truck has only needed oil changes while guys out here paying 1k a week for a new truck and still ending up on the side of the road because of DEF.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      Man I’m happy to hear that man I really hope the truck continues to be great. And yea man I couldn’t imagine that

  • @timj3587
    @timj3587 Год назад

    I love my 99 pete, rebuilt it and running hard, you can either spend a lot on fuel and keep running or save on fuel and constantly be in the shop, imma keep running

  • @525HP
    @525HP Год назад +4

    My 1997 KW with a N-14 Just threw a rod through the block.....I'd be a fool to go buy something newer...New Rebuild time

    • @edwardgaspar5428
      @edwardgaspar5428 Год назад +3

      Trade it into cat for a 3406 new content

    • @525HP
      @525HP Год назад

      @@edwardgaspar5428 I thought about it. Main thing is how much it would be to re wire the truck

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @unknownuser8555
    @unknownuser8555 Год назад +1

    %100 agree i have 99 volvo with Detroit 60 spend 85k my dream truck all times fuel efficiency same time good looking with reliable engine if i ever buy truck again going to be glider cascadia hope we can do video together one day

    • @BrandonLeech
      @BrandonLeech Год назад

      I’ve seen glider Cascadias with Series 60s. Not sexy at all but a workhorse for a guy trying to get after it. Never really cared for Volvos or Prostars

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      You got the best of both worlds man 💯💯

  • @larrybrown7273
    @larrybrown7273 Год назад +1

    Young Trucker you drop the deep science today'i'am not a trucker

  • @nhanlam1277
    @nhanlam1277 Год назад +1

    💯 you right....! Brother....!

  • @Toroazul54
    @Toroazul54 10 месяцев назад

    I bought a 97 fld 550 cat, 13spd. New transmission, new rods & mains oil pump invested 22k into it

  • @aaronfox5808
    @aaronfox5808 Год назад

    Church. Thank you for sharing your views.

  • @kennethlawsonii2267
    @kennethlawsonii2267 4 месяца назад

    beautifully explained brutha !!!

  • @penarri
    @penarri Год назад +2

    just bought a 1990 379 for 5k..solely because i didnt wanna deal with def problems and a computer malfunctioning on me because of a speed bump or the weather

    • @penarri
      @penarri Год назад

      and she does run and drive straight

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      Hopefully she do you good man

  • @coreyfinney540
    @coreyfinney540 Год назад +2

    Do ur thang bro 😎

  • @spudrunner2692
    @spudrunner2692 2 месяца назад

    Having a new truck can lead you into bankruptcy, for sure. Everything is so expensive and downtime. An old century with a Detroit 60 just goes and goes and paper logs. It's no question an old truck is better

  • @truckingwithbigmitch5711
    @truckingwithbigmitch5711 Год назад

    Bro u dropping gems

  • @richardevansjr1758
    @richardevansjr1758 Год назад

    Great video sir. May God bless you and your business 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @FriendlyChemist776
    @FriendlyChemist776 Год назад

    Unfortunately, regulators are making it inconvenient to own these older trucks. I do agree with you though, I rather buy pre emotions truck with miss match paint and a good engine all day.

  • @1tuffzx10
    @1tuffzx10 Год назад

    I agree 1000 %, period point freaking blank. I've been saying that since the DEF systems failure. I don't really care what ppl say old school is the way. 2000& 01 Freightliner Classics, N 14 Red Top 525 & Detroit 12.7 60 series(both paid) are stone reliable

  • @TruckDriver326
    @TruckDriver326 Год назад +1

    I had my 2000 international 9400 I since 2005. I used the same one truck everyday. one an only truck. I been in business for 18 years. driving for 26 years.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      Man that’s great hopefully I can do the same 🙏🏾

  • @kingdomfighter23
    @kingdomfighter23 Год назад +1

    That is true wisdom.

  • @izabellamay9841
    @izabellamay9841 Год назад +5

    Newer trucks provide higher tax write offs which you need when grossing $200k plus. Also you’ll save at least $1500 per month in diesel OTR in a fuel efficient truck. The old trucks keep you at the pump. Most guys don’t understand the maintenance schedule of the newer trucks. You also should start off with an APU. It saves you from DEF issues.

    • @fabriciobraga8298
      @fabriciobraga8298 Год назад +4

      Bad business model Economics 101 1st day, 1st paragraph, 1st sentence....never purchase anything for write offs. Makes zero sense.

    • @BrandonLeech
      @BrandonLeech Год назад +1

      $1500 a month is chump change compared to what a truck sitting at a dealership for a week or two waiting for parts will cost you in lost revenue. But I don’t really believe a newer motor will do that much better on fuel than a Series 60 driven carefully anyway.

    • @izabellamay9841
      @izabellamay9841 Год назад

      @@BrandonLeech it doesn’t have to set at the dealer. Only if you need a warranty repair. Good independent shops can fix everything on any truck.

    • @Ball.Daily11
      @Ball.Daily11 Год назад +2

      Lol you shouldn't be chasing write off, all that means is your not paying taxes on money that never made it to your bank account. It's still a L. I rather more money make it to my pocket, pay taxes according and I still will make out better than some guy who had massive write offs because he made no money lol

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      We all look at things differently

  • @C_Coop
    @C_Coop Год назад

    Appreciate this knowledge to bro you definitely dropped some gems

  • @BigRigTonyB
    @BigRigTonyB Год назад +1

    I 💯 am with getting an older truck.

  • @d809bo
    @d809bo Год назад +4

    The mfs complaining about your truck are the mfs who’d wet they pants for it if they could get it

  • @danielross7032
    @danielross7032 Год назад +2

    I own a 2006 kw t600 c15 pre def 1,760,000 miles and still going coast to coast in her. She could use a new paint job 😂

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      How reliable she is I’m sure you can afford any paint job lol

  • @dmetrius9978
    @dmetrius9978 Год назад +1

    I like to these motivational speeches and that game talk do more of these 🔥🔥💪💪

  • @robertowens3657
    @robertowens3657 Год назад +1

    I got a 14 Detroit Diesel in that classic good engine

  • @micclay
    @micclay Год назад +2

    Make the money for a few years then move the money to something out of trucking where there not as much risk and liability.

    • @fabriciobraga8298
      @fabriciobraga8298 Год назад +1

      What's less risky than trucking, where as Owner Op you get paid every other day if not everyday?

    • @micclay
      @micclay Год назад

      @@fabriciobraga8298 $40k brakedowns, up-down market, and staged truck accidents make it very risky.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      💯💯

  • @bradleyhightower4668
    @bradleyhightower4668 Год назад

    I think the newer trucks can be efficient, just as a old truck. Stay on top of maintenance and don't over idle the def system. But yes personally I miss my 07 century class I had owned back in 2016 . I should have never sold it

  • @mambalight9821
    @mambalight9821 Год назад

    What old truck is good for heavy haul to start and possibly stay with for the long haul?

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      Anything old with the right rears and transmission. Engine is your choice you don’t need crazy hp to do heavy haul but it do helps

  • @jayauto6184
    @jayauto6184 Месяц назад

    Thanks for this video bro, i enjoy your videos 5:58

  • @uptownfragrance6148
    @uptownfragrance6148 Год назад +1

    Ac can't be that good when u got a dam fan in it 😂

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      AC is great I just don’t idle my truck so the fan did me good this summer

  • @C_Coop
    @C_Coop Год назад +1

    Let’s gooooooooo🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾

  • @aaronhague668
    @aaronhague668 Год назад +1

    That's my formula. Just bought a 05 9900i cash. Getting it run thru B4 putting it to work

  • @scottycollins1829
    @scottycollins1829 Год назад +2

    Yezz-n-deed!!!!!!!! 😎🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🇺🇸👍🏾💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

  • @aaronbelfi8074
    @aaronbelfi8074 Год назад +1

    Amen 🙏

  • @rodtimmer2456
    @rodtimmer2456 Год назад +1

    You’re aware that 2007 is still an emission truck aren’t you.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      Yes but I would have to deal with egr on some engines and 2007 is the cut off cause that it when dpf came about. The only 06-07 engine I would buy is a cat accert MXS and a egr can be fixed

  • @BigHeadPatReviews
    @BigHeadPatReviews Год назад +1

    Hey bro! How can I get in touch with you?

  • @karolinaslim223
    @karolinaslim223 Год назад +1

    Same thing Chasing Andrew Jackson been saying for years.

  • @JTmovingweight99
    @JTmovingweight99 Год назад +1

    The guts are what count

  • @kingkong1040
    @kingkong1040 8 месяцев назад

    Anyone tell you, you look like Damian Lillard lol

  • @dcrfittrucker
    @dcrfittrucker Год назад +1

    🗣️🗣️🗣️💯

  • @uptownfragrance6148
    @uptownfragrance6148 Год назад +1

    No fucking way old will brake u one transmission go out its over for u

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      Well one transmission go down for me I just get a brand new one it’s part of the game

    • @uptownfragrance6148
      @uptownfragrance6148 Год назад

      @InterstateMadeMe 15k down to get a better one than old one

  • @ninobrown5524
    @ninobrown5524 7 месяцев назад

    Lmao who the fuck wants a Columbia

  • @Craneop75
    @Craneop75 Год назад +1

    Sound like a mini van. Kmsl 😂

  • @djemildjillali8781
    @djemildjillali8781 Год назад +1

    You are living in the 90’s bro lol
    The new name of the game is fuel efficiency nothing else but that

    • @fabriciobraga8298
      @fabriciobraga8298 Год назад

      False, sometimes it's best not to comment....smh

    • @BrandonLeech
      @BrandonLeech Год назад +2

      For big fleets that’s absolutely true. For mom-and-pop outfits or 1-truck-chucks it’s all about reliability and keeping the loads rolling.

    • @izabellamay9841
      @izabellamay9841 Год назад +3

      They don’t understand the fuel savings and tax write offs for the payment covers the cost of the newer truck. These guys are thinking brand new but you really buy them for $50-60k with 350k miles. That’s the best way to buy.

    • @InterstateMadeMe
      @InterstateMadeMe  Год назад

      Well this big long noise Pete did pretty good last quarter on IFTA

  • @daspicsman
    @daspicsman 10 месяцев назад

    I support you all the way. America runs on the business of trucking even though they don’t like to admit it. However, I predict that most corporations will eventually require OO trucks to be emissions certified. No matter how ridiculous it is. And one day the automated road train from major hub to hub will rule the day. And it’ll be electric, which in reality isn’t cleaner.