Buying a $10,000 Truck. Cash in Hand, Paid for!
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Let't talk a few pro's and con's to buying a used truck. Buying a $10,000 truck, cash in hand and have it paid for.
I think it's a good business model for an owner operator. In trucking, a paid off truck is a huge bonus to being successful :)
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Cash trucks are great. Especially if you're hauling around in a local area. The best way to borrow money is not to borrow it at all.
Great advice 👍
I just bought a 2007 century 14l detroit 1.2 million inframe at 890,000 new rubber front and rear 9,000 dollars
@@balerman-kj1bv how’s she holding up ? I’ve been wanting to find an old coal bucket in Ky from one of my cousins buddies and pull lowboys with it.
@@balerman-kj1bv Smart man
I bought an old ass truck for $13k. I let 20% of what ever i NET automatically go into my maintenance account. Each load means each possible repair covered.
*update* now I have 35% of whatever I make, being put aside automatically without me seeing it. Nothing can touch me out here now. Can even buy a second truck if I need to.
Miguel Robb bravo!!!
What did you buy I have cash and looking for a truck
This my goals good job bro 💪🏽💪🏽
Good job buddy 👍👏
The cost after insurance tags everything else?
Just cashed a 99 Volvo for $8800 currently getting repairs done totalling $5000 all while still being company driver... THIS IS THE BEST ROUTE IF YOU'RE A ONE MAN OPERATION JUST STARTING
A bro if it's okay with you bud hit me at this number fam just trying to ask you a few questions about your truck life #916-873-9999
KING LANCE KAINAI you doing it right brother
Keep your job make that truck a hobby, make it damn near New, clutch transmission, engine, tires before you try going Solo
You are a smart man. That's the best way to go.
You can buy a truck, rebuild the suspension, rebuild the engine, change air lines, and paint it for 30,000. If you buy it cheap enough, you can have a dang near brand new truck for pretty cheap. The difference is, if you send it to the shop, labor can be just as much as parts. You have to be mechanically inclinded
I'll second this i run a 92 and other then seals rubbers hoses and wear items she's all original average 500 to 700 a day she mint a real beauty queen and pick up work just on the appearance ppl love older shiny equipment, only left me sit one time and at end of day it was fault knew hose needed replaced figured I'd do when I got back home and she let loose about 300 miles short of the shop
I'll do whatever mechanical work I can. Only not knowing how to do a particular repair or not having the right tools would make me take it to a shop. But RUclips has videos on how to fix most everything, so not knowing is only a few clicks away from knowing. But if I have to lift a transmission up into the frame or wrestle with brake drums, I'll pay someone who does that for their living.
I bought my truck 4 years ago online auction I put $3,000 I went to junkyard few times in 4 years I spent maximum $10,000 in parts all the labor I did it myself and truck is in excellent condition. Not to mention I really enjoy working on my truck is like a therapy 😆
plz guide which truck is Good to buy in 2019 and how much does it cost
@@km-yj5rb How much are you willing to pay and how mucb are you willing to drop in instant repairs?
@@km-yj5rb Determine your budget first of all. Whatever you buy, if you need an inframe, budget at least $10,000 for that. If it costs less, better for you. A transmission could be $5,000 to $8,000 for a manual, who knows what an automatic would cost. But you can always call around and ask the various shops for a ballpark figure. If the transmission is going to be out of the truck, consider getting a new clutch at the same time. Brakes? That can vary, but I'd figure on $2,500 for all six. Tires will be about $450 bucks each if you are doing all 10. Those prices are what I'd expect to pay at an independent shop, double that if you go to the dealer. So knowing what various components will cost and having test driven the truck to get an idea of what will need fixing now and what will need fixing soon, how much do you want to spend in total to buy and have a road worthy truck? For me, I have a $30,000 budget. The truck I am looking at will cost $12,500 plus taxes. I'll have about $16,500 for immediate repairs after taxes and licensing. If the truck is already road worthy, I can start a maintenance fund to pay for the various expenses I mentioned, out of my earnings. Those items will need service sooner or later. Plan and budget for them. You will have other business expenses beyond buying a truck. If you aren't ready to buy, then work for someone and get more experience. As for those "rent-to-own" opportunities, I would STAY AWAY if they also get you your loads. Good luck.
I’ve been a company driver for 10 years, just bought my first truck last week. 1999 eagle with an N14 plus with 600,000 miles. It was a local duct work truck with my dads employer. Never pulled over 12,000 pounds. I grabbed it for 5,000 bucks. And 3 dry vans for 500 each. Wish me luck !! I’m scared to death but I gotta try it once
You’ve set yourself in a great position
Hows it been going so far?
"All Great Succes is built on the Fringe of Fear"
Separate yourself from the negative people, and surround yourself with positive successful crowd, your life will change in ways that will blow your mind!!!
What a steal!! I hope it's all going well...keep us updated 😎🤝
Heck Yes buddy..Get it!!
I only buy cheap trucks $ 7000 to 15000. No brainer to me. New trucks have major problems and have to be taken to the dealer where you get ripped off. Most guys are too scared to go out on there own. Get your big boy pants on and do it. It’s easy and money is good. This year is slow I’ll admit. My best run last year I made $ 9300 for the week. That’s exceptional but I used to do $ 5-6000 no problem. I pull a Reefer by the way. Considering going to dry van with the new Eld it might suit better less waiting around at the dock. Don’t be scared of the DOT get going and be financially free. Good luck.
Did you switch to dry van? Did less waiting time like you had with reefer equal more loads and more money?
The only thing is that how would I know the problem my truck has and where it is. I’m willing to do the work but how would I diagnose the problem?
You can do well with a 15,000 truck if you have the mindset that it's a $25,000 truck and you can do some light repair yourself. Bring a mechanic and pay them well for their time. Know what needs fixing, what's good, and what can be kicked down the road apiece. Use this as a bargaining chip. Look at trucks in the $20-25000 range too. A clean truck that's ready to work for $25,000 is a better deal than a $15,000 truck that needs $10,000 of work and won't be road worth for a month.
ahoneyman 👍👍👍 agreed there
Being a Certified diesel technician makes everything easier when I'm out in the road or when it needs work on 👌
What school did you go ?
In 2006 we bought a 1988 LTL 9000 Ford for 5,000 from an oil company with 200,000 miles. 350 Big Cam Cummins, and a 9 speed. Brought it home, changed the oil, all the filters and greased it. Fixed a few small things, I remember replacing the tail lights because they were cracked and the hinges on the driver's door. It was out working in 2 or 3 days after we drove it home. Even the tires and brakes were good enough to run them for a year or two before replacing them. We still have it and use it for pulling our RGN. The only major I remember is around 2010 the front differential went bad and we bought one from a salvage yard for somewhere around $1,000
Good points brother. None of my trucks were over 30k and most were paid cash for under 10k. I show alot of this on my channel and how to repair a lot of the main things.
My plan is to buy a 2007 or older Freightliner with a Detroit for about $15k cash. Then if I need to put another $25k into it no problem. This way I don’t have a truck payment. Yes then you have maintenance but I’m figuring about 25 cents a mile. Detroit’s and pre emissions are cheaper to repair, any shop can fix then and parts are ez to get. I would NEVER lease a truck and have a truck payment.
I found a 1998 W900L Studio sleeper 12.7 detroit. Truck had 610,000 miles on it. Needed hood work, and paint. Then bought a 1995 T600 12.7 Detroit 625,000 miles on it. Had plans of going back on the road. But Dr's would not not pas me for health reasons. So turning it into a Rv puller. And just truck for fun, and travel with it.
Pete k do you still have them trucks ?
What reason the Dr wouldn't pass you?
@@saidkhalamahmed5439 he phat as phfuk
i got 95’ fld 120 for $8500
its so clean and has brand new drive tires( american tires) and new seat.
no leak great runnung engine and great smooth 10 speed.
had issues with fuel so i just got in fuel lines and computer need rebuilding and got new air compressor and some air lines. shocks. airbags. all fluids out and flushed. couple sensors and this coming week it will be ready.
total will be under 15k
I bought my 04 670 Volvo D12 engine in 2010 with 710,000 miles for $17,000 cash and never looked back. It now has 1,742,000 miles on it. I've spent a lot of money on it in repairs, but it has made me hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Man I just wanted to thank you for all the content you put out here, it really helps people like myself and believe it or not after watching your videos we have a similar background, I have been driving 19 years and never stepped out of that comfort zone and bought my own truck but without your videos bro I don’t know where I would be! Just wanted to say thank you!
There are two kinds of truck payments one to the bank one to the mechanic and parts store
Fuel efficiency is also generally better on newer trucks
If you don't know a fifth wheel from a flywheel, you probably ought to lease a truck and get the maintenance included. You'll never actually own the truck, just pay for it while you drive it. I drove for a guy that wouldn't go anywhere except the dealer for service. I recommended several shops and tire dealers. But it was his money.
I spent 17k on my used truck. It was turn key, I started making money immediately. It can be done...2014 Cascadia 700k miles 15500 bid price.
Paid 20000 for my '13 VNM. 560k on the odometer. Keeping my fingers crossed and scared as hell to be venturing out.
Wat worked for me most cant pull off. Family helped kick me off kept working my company job while I found truck trailer and all incurred fees 60,000 turn key and a company to lease on with as this was my first O/O experience. I'm absolutely loving it. I still dream of going independent but that's planned for later.
Key words “family helped kick me off”... You got help you didn’t do it yourself
@@iamOAKland you are absolutely right I was in a position of opportunity and took advantage of it. The point I was making was to stay as far away from financial burdens if possible people make mistakes and starting a business you are definitely going to make some. So giving your self as much room as possible to absorb those costs of said mistakes is the best option. My opinion anyway. It worked and os working for me. Business is about opportunities you can either take them and run with them or go home and cry because life is unfair. Life is about choices only you can choose what tomorrow will be.
Wesley Hagerty exactly. You so happen to see the opertunity, and you took it. I had the opertunity to buy an old truck with a cat engine in it for $13k. I so happen to have that amount in my bank. So i took that shit and ran with it
I Own a couple old trucks my first truck Detroit d60 Columbia 07 Bought it for 10k paid for its self first trip.
So yeah it’s worth it if it doesn’t break down. So over the years it’s made me already over roughly 300k$ with no rebuild and low maintenance besides tires oil changes brakes etc.
My other trucks are newer but emissions have their issues here and there.
But if you want to put drivers in trucks you have to 1 pay 60+ cents/mile or give them new trucks. It’s tough.
But there’s a way to make everything work
plz tell which truck is best to buy for new truck drivers and how much does it cost
First truck, cash truck but she was a Unicorn. 356k miles original for 27k with a Detroit 12.7 No overhaul. And still running strong. But next truck will have a note.
Andre Bonham Jr anything with a 60 in it is worth it's weight in gold. Keep that truck, you won't regret it.
What’s the note brother?
@@elljay4587 What's a 60 ?
Katmandu2 60 series Detroit 12.7L engine
Just bought a1987 pete 379 that had a recent inframe. Re did the interior and fresh paint and some minor electrical and it’s an awesome ride. Sure beets the 2012 cascadia I had.
can u plz guide from whom u get your truck repaired and 2ndly plz tell which truck is best to buy and how much does it cost
I just bought a 1984 359 putting a 3406b in it hoping to get over 3million miles on it lol.
I like ya words my brotha. Thanks for the tips. ✌🏿
You bet 👊
Hey make cents I have a 2002 freightliner Columbia and I bought it for 12 k rebuild Cummins 450 hp no def or dps or egr it had a rusty frame but I painted it and I have been working on it for 2 weeks getting it road ready I changed out the 4 airbags and all shocks I putting on all new drives and new speedometer and new blower motor and new driver hinge on the door. I am doing all my work myself and have all the oil to service all the diff and tyranny oil. I fixing all the issues on truck before I activate my authority so i practically making the truck almost brand new
MrMaddsports good job man! It will pay off quickly
When your in the middle of Arizona or Nevada and that $10,000 truck starts making some funny noises. Lol 😨
Michael Scordo LMFAO
Try your best to nit overwork that ole gal. Do less than 500 miles a day, haul no more than 38k lbs. and try your best to go to suitable climates.
Ahhhahahaahah
Go Dawgs! Heard bout them two idiots that got charges for getting into a fight outside a bar in Athens ? But anywho. Man I swear your videos are always the most on point videos I can find! Everything you said in the video is exactly what my plan has been to go owner op. I watch all your videos on the dat board and just everything you post is always the answer to a question I got! Thank you!
no I didn't hear about that. Thank you :) Glad to have you Jesse!!
I just paid 10k for my 08
Freightliner century overhaul last year the truck drives perfect 👌🏽 no payment for me only maintenance account 🤩🤩🤩
How’s goin out there bro? Still running the Freightliner?
@@preshj0hnson still running strong
Good video! I got my cash truck parked! Just building up my money as a company driver
I don't have a truck note. But I got a part note.
22cpm just for that acct.
So true
You and I both
You ain't kidding lol
The scary thing is having a truck note and a downtime shop note. That’s why I’m still driving this old Shakaliner.
N14 redtop 500 is my favorite ! Good luck bro
Shoutout from TAT Express out of Hutchins, TX
Yeah if I could go back I would’ve gotten a cash truck. Had the money but got cold feet thinking it wouldn’t last. Good video man
Another great one! Can’t wait to see the future things you’ve got to talk about. I’m slowly making my plans to buy a truck and run for myself. You’ve helped out a lot with this thought. Keep up the great videos brother
Works for him because he’s truck savvy and can do most repairs himself. Wouldn’t recommend a $10,000 truck if you don’t know what your doing. Mechanics will put you out of business if the blown engine doesn’t...
absalutly :) I have more info and videos coming on that :):)
I wouldn't be afraid to buy a cheap truck and sit on it for a while. Problem is, it would take me forever if I worked on it myself.....just like the house I've been doing every weekend....took 3 months just to get interior photos and put it on the market. But I made it....today. Now the waiting for a buyer.
I would be sitting on a cheap truck for a loooooong time with my current work schedule...lol.
Great video! Starting out a good used truck is the way to go.
Just bought a new to me 2018 Freightliner. 287k miles on it. Then one week in, after one load, in the shop for 5 days.
I had the opportunity to buy a $12,000 truck and I had about 15 in the bank, sounds very familiar 😂 Of course I didn’t go through with it because that 3000 just didn’t seem like enough so is the truck at 1.400,000 miles on it. I really wish I could’ve bought it though
My dad bout a 15000 dollar truck and 2 million miles and 2 overhaul later she is still running strong and all his shit is paid off the truck still looks good do to all the extra money and Crome and he don’t have to have a elog!
The industry is getting rid of people like you and me. I’ve bought my trucks cash with the same idea you got. Keep it up 👍
the best way to go is a good old used truck lets say anywhere frim 1985 to 2000, pete 379-or kw w9, easy to work on, no emission shit and tgey hold or gain value, but if ya gonna get a older volvo or sumthin stupid like that stay away ! need a cat engine or a n14 cumins mabe a big cam cummins also , series 60 id be leary of but might last
If you can work on it yourself a cheap truck is the way to go. I picked up a 94 Freightliner with 3406 and an 18 speed. I. Put batteries in it and drove it home 2k. It sounds really good needs suspension and brake work.
Man U don’t know how much I needed to hear this🙌🏾 I brought a cash truck for 10k and was about to trade it in because I have been putting a lot into it but I’m not gonna give up on her because I’m still working but thanks man luv your videos
Do the math before you decide. Are you getting 7mpg #1. Do you spend over $15k in repairs #2. I did the math and went new. No more losing a week for repairs.
Think about this.... One DEF/DPF problem could possibly put you outta business.
Don't forget about the tax write offs..save your maintenence receipts.
@@navado75 No way you did the math and decided buying new was the way to go...lmao...
How are you holding up? If it makes you feel better I got a new clutch, front leaf springs, front tie rod ends, front slack adjusters, steer tires, brake pads and drums on the front, steering gear box, power steering pump, steering shaft, cargo air bag, cab air bag, drive tire slack adjuster, exhaust stack...and some other things....I really dont mind and I've already planned on replacing alot of the parts...still beats buying new or a used truck that I'd have to make payments on
I was a mechanic now owner op 👍 $15000 truck making. Over $225k a year cant beat that cant make that as a mechanic
Thats the truth, unless you own the shop :) Congrats bro!!!
Love this video bro! I swear we share the same minds. Just brought a 1992 Freightliner FLD with a detroit 60 12.7 with 500k original miles $9500. I know it's an old truck but taken care of, older gentlemen had it sitting up and got sick but the second owner who I brought it from was currently running the truck. But I still want to do a few things to it for my comfort level and I'm mechanically incline to do most of the work myself. Like you said there's more than one way. I don't knock lease or truck payment s either. This is just the route for me, no def, dpf, and million sensors, and ELD. If I say screw a company or just want to take off I'm not enslaved to a weekly or monthly payment. Like you said at worse, you can part and scrap the truck out to regain your investment (my thinking when buying the truck). I Watch CAJ vids too. He's winning with the 15k flat top fld. I know this is long winded but enjoyed the video.
I think it takes pressure off to run. If you get a new one financed it can get repoed and you just blew all that money if something happens and you cant drive...if you pay cash and own it..if you lose your job or have something happen to where you cant drive it will still sit there. Also if your truck is undriveable you can always go back company...but preferably there should be a financial cushion to float atleast an overhaul if need be.
Cash trucks are my favorite
IMHO The primary truck must be dependable and less prone to breakdowns (newer with low miles) I can't afford the breakdowns or pissed off customers. It's not just the repair costs it's the possible 700 - 1000 a day in lost revenue from the down time. I'm thinking about cashing a second truck and putting someone else in it ..... "bring on the Sanford and son truck" LOL no right of wrong way.
I got my 2012 freightliner cascadia with a cummins 10 speed apu 670,000 mile new tire ex walmart truck for $15,000 cash at Ritchie Bros auction .
Yes sir u hit the nail on the head. Great video
Had a 2007 Volvo 670 with a Detroit in it.With 992,000 on paid 13,500 worst invested I ever did!Put 13k more into and still problems after problems.I would never do that again.I will go new with a warranty and pay $2400 a month.
Tommy Reed based off my experience I must agree. I’d rather make the high payments and have dependability. Also I’d rather start with something modern, clean, and professional anyway. Older worn out trucks get harassed by dot and LEO’s more too. Don’t have time for all that. I wouldn’t mind a 3-4 year old truck in good condition though. It could be paid off quickly.
Tommy Reed if you had a 14L Detroit you had the wrong motor I just think you got the wrong truck Volvo's always having electrical problems you have to stick with the kenworths Pete's and certain frieghtliners old mechanical motors with none of that computer bs
Drive brand new right now. Lots of issues. 2019 kenworth. Used to haul sand with 2006 Pete 387 w/cat, very few, just basic maintenance.
Tommy Reed You got the right idea my friend. I’m a 40 year owner operator. The kid in this video is talking out his ass and knows
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about the trucking business. He’s such a damn Rookie!
@@ur2ez2011 That's my truck...Pete 387 with a cat accert....I love that thing...I mean..I hate that you cant see shit and it feels like you're driving a fish bowl but I love the actual mechanic of it...solid as fuck...1.4mil miles still out pulling 2019 trucks.
Thank u 4 the insight
Sammy I just did this very thing. I bought a 1990 Kenworth T600 with the 3406b in January for $6750. New tires and runs great. Did a few things to it while I was still a company driver nothing major just shocks and air dryer and what not. Started running as a lease operator for the same company. So far so good. She ain’t pretty but she’s making money!
Im definitely looking to get my own truck soon, your videos really are helping me learn what I have to do and ways to go about it, keep it up sir
Thanks for the business idea
You have a good way to get into trucking, it's a gamble, but so is a new truck, whatever you buy have that money to fall back on. Pull toy here.
Yes, $10,000 as a minimum, or you risk bankruptcy if you have a significant mechanical problem.
I bought 17000 columbia with new turbo radiator cooling gold system. 5000000 miles I am local job. My coworker pay 90000 for a black Kenworth.
That's my goal actually. An older peterbilt, kenworth or freightliner classic xl. Definitely a series 60 or cummins n14. Im thinking spend 20-30k and fix it up a bit. Then find a decent van and get my own authority in about 5 years. Yes, my goal is to save for 5 years before I do anything stupid. Made that mistake once, I actually want to succeed this time around
You can spend the money on payments or you can spend it on repairs+all the lost revenue during down time. When I buy trucks I find a truck 5 to 10 years old with very low miles. Takes some digging but they are out there. All the lost revenue during down time plus all the headaches are not worth the "supposed" savings of a cheap truck.
Very good perspective!!! Great video! Keep it up and stay safe out there
Down markets and really high fuel prices are a buyers market. Bought my 03 W900L 6NZ for $64,000. With fuel prices upwards of $5.00 a gallon. It had 253,000k on it. KW in Fresno gave me a 350k warranty on top of it. They were dying to sell trucks at that time. New 06 Classic XL's were going for $96,000 out the door in Texas. I bought the KW because it was close to home. And it was a KW. At the time I was running for a produce house in Dinuba Ca. The lady that booked loads for them also booked back hauls for us. One stop shopping. She took a flat rate of 5%. She to this day has a stable of 18 or so O/O's. I was running a I-40 lane from Dinuba Ca to Amarillo Tx. And back.
You are right there :) Thats when I bought this W900L, in a down market :) I could do a 5% for someone to keep me on a good load like that!!
@@MakeCentsTrucking I really wouldn't do it now. The 6NZ, 60 series and N14's were the last motors that we're uber reliable. I'm okay with company driver status. My boss has the headache of these new trucks. I like the comfort and the better driver amenities they offer. But they don't run for sh*t. Particularly if you have to idle. And my boss is just getting rid of them every three years anyway. So we treat these trucks worse than hookers. Because he doesn't get any more trade in value with a APU.
Thanks for all the advice and positivity.
Great info man! Thx for sharing!
That's just one thing to look at. You also have to add in the cost of start-up. You got to add the cost of taxes, which can be a couple of thousands of dollars, plus your 2290, IRP, and business license just to add a few. Got a buddy who bought a 10k truck that dropped 30k in the engine right after he bought it. One thing to look at is the fact that with a 10k truck, the cost of maintenance is always going to be there. As a good friend of mine told me, you are either going to have a payment or maintenance. You get one or the other. Be good, be blessed, and be safe brother.
So what is the best truck?
Year---
Make---
Engine---
Trans---
Everyone says one you don't own is best.
One that runs and makes you money.
I like all cummins (given you delete it with a respectable tuner)
2014+ paccar engines
Pre def
Mine is 84 pete 359 big cam cummins 13 speed very simple setup
New trucks wear out before you pay them off!!!!! remember it doesn’t matter if it’s new you will still be working on it. But also buying a used truck can be a crapshoot I was just lucky to get a good truck for my first one for dirt cheap,second used one I spent $13000 on in the first 2 months in parts alone (Kenworth w900L)then got rid of it,3rd one has been ok so far but still spending quite abit on it(Peterbilt lol) but I still have my dirt cheap first truck that never breaks down for backup. Freightliners are usually rough but parts are dirt cheap and easy to find and they are a tough truck, id imagine international,Volvo, etc are the same, paccars are the most desirable for looks but parts are expensive and your usually workin on them steady when they get older......
Next time you’re in the North Texas area around Dallas. Let me know. I would like to meet you and buy you or have you over for a meal
I've always been a fan of paying cash for things. When you finance you're not just paying for the equipment you have all kinds of other fees. Nowadays some of these new trucks with this ECM stay in the shop. I'd much rather just pay for repairs instead of a note AND repairs
Gear Grinder that's fight . If you can manage it, you should put away at least %20 away for your truck repairs. Money not seen is money not missed
Great info thank you 👍👍
Appreciate it brother thanks for all the video you’re posting it’s very helpful I am a company driver for two years and I want to buy my own truck paid off so I am watching all your videos and all getting information The much I can thanks again
I appreciate your channel and all of the valuable information that you provide. I am doing research on the true cost of being an owner operator and your videos are very helpful. I saw in one of your earlier videos where you said, in hindsight, that you would have gone to Landstar first and stacked your cash before getting your own authority. Do you still feel that way? I've been looking at Landstar as well as trying to find some other companies to compare them to. I'm also researching the pros and cons of having my own authority. I'm currently a company driver. Thank you.
Good afternoon honey how can i get to know you so you can help me on a few things about getting in the trucker game iam 42 and own to home and i like to get in the car hauling businesses but sometimes people don't like to help people because they think it's something going on with a young black man it's hard on my side of town iam out of California but if i can ask you a few questions please get back at me asap need your help if you can 916-873-9999 looking forward to hear from you hope you having a good day be safe on the highway all the way up
Great video brother! Lots of points people needed to hear
That’s what I did.. truck will be ready soon and I can pay myself back.. I’m my own Bank
ROBINSON 81 amen 🙏, and no bank can take it away from you if shit happens....
I'm all about cash trucks but 10k is a little low to me. I like to buy them cash but in that 30k to 50k range these days. At the same time I sold the best truck I ever owned for 15k. I've regretted it from that day till this day. It's still on the road today never been rebuilt has 1.5 million I miss that kw
Thanks for this video, I just purchased a 1995 international 9400 ,engine 250000miles on complete engine rebuild, n14 cummins red top for low price ,thanks again 😀
Truth you just spoke sir💯
No homo love ya Sammy!!!! Keep the videos Cummin!!!
Appreciate the video my boi
Great video.
The cons don't necessarily sound like cons but due diligence and patience
Good positive vids driver. Doing the same thing right now. There's plenty of video's how to do simple repairs. Also start a tool fund and at the end of the year when Lowe's ect. Have awesome tool sales. It all depends on how bad you want it
But I've also seen about 3 livestreams of chasing Andrews where his truck was broke down on the side of the road. He's always been able to get it back on the road but he's also needed that truck running during crunch time and it has let him down.
What were the items that broke?
@@fueledspooled3139 small stuff, i don't think that there were anything major.
I would repair and care for an older truck Pre ELD Pre egr at least is can get fixed for a reasonable price
You da man bro. Thanks for putting me on to another channel.
Hey pal regular viewer first time poster. Have a '93 w900l that i bought . Original owner truck from texas 3406e in it 1.13 million on frame 300,000 on rebuild. I'm getting the engine-drivetrain redone,paint is faded a bit but ok, frame is great for the age and mileage. But the interior is a bit shot and the guy was a former smoker. Do you know where I could go for interior replacement? I also want to get rid of the 2nd bunk and put storage in the rear of the cab
tom mcguire google interior repair in Florida. Big business there, because the sun destroyers interiors
@@brianblack546 thanks pal I'm looking into it
Great video 👍
And what’s profits , don’t you see how the rate is going Down .... I will sell my truck if this current rate didn’t go up , these rates now ( will put lots of owner up out of business)
Charlotte, NC to Atlanta ,Ga use to pay 550/700 up to 800$ , Brokers won’t pay 500$ they wanna move it for 450$ ( 200$ for the driver , and the owner will end with 250 $ and you do the maths man ..... if this rate going for another 3 months you will see lots of those truck for sale . These rate now are not paying shittttt
Yet another reason not drive truck. ...... and companies wonder why there is a driver shortage..... and getting worse.
Katmandu2 man , I make the maths , wait wait all day for a hot shot to worth me moving the truck , local loads paying 200$ and Uber where post loads for a fucking 180$ ... I just wonder who the fuck will haul a load to pay money to the brokers ... this industry going down hill very deep if those rate will be on load board for another 3 months just watch
I am a diesel mechanic from the military and I agree with every aspect of what you're saying there is nothing that can be done to a diesel if it has not been abused that cannot be made worthy of the road they are all capable of multi-million miles it all is dependent on how it was taken care of before if you give me a new motor I will give you 10 million miles out of that motor guaranteed
I'm about to start driving myself and am more or less during towards owner operator from the get-go as long as I can get the money up to get what I want I will by what other people consider as not roadworthy and get her going and be on my way to Financial Freedom it's an easy thing to do if you have the mindset and the motivation
@@Katmandu2 ain't no driver shortage. They just want one driver for every load to keep the freight cheap.
I just picked up a 01 Volvo vnl with a Cummins n14 red top 10 speed great tires, all brakes done all around just need a little TLC. Me being a ex bodyman paint is just a nother day at the office, also bought the truck from a guy that couldn't renew his cdl turn key drove home for 7grand
In the long run old trucks are grate deal more expensive in direct and indirect cost than new trucks.
how plz eleberate
Sammy, I love you man, but you must never buy a 2008 truck.
That is the first year of the DPF smog system. They simply did not have that it worked out. Freightliner didn't start getting the bugs worked out until 2012 and none of the rest started to get it right until 2014 to 2015 at a minimum.
worst, 2008 and 2009 trucks are not allowed into California so the one thing you gain as an advantage with having a smog truck, the ability to go into California, is lost!
Sammy, in this category you have to stay out of Cali and older than 2008. Your also want a documented engine rebuild!
Just bought an 07 9400i Cash. On its way to Georgia to start laying miles down.
I know this is old but how did that truck hold up?
Yeah, how’s that truck? I got one the same model and yr. only has 560k miles on it. Got it to work in the oil fields then drove for others instead when things got slow. I like it bc it was pre-def. Now I want to get my authority again and start running it.
Nice video. Good dude. Thanks!
its all about time vs money vs ability vs carb if applicable. Old truck = broke truck especially 2010 and newer because of exhaust issues. One day down is 600 miles x rate and your reputation if your old truck is always broke plus lots of companies have a year requirement on leases especially if you drive ca or ports. Cheap is a relative term!!!
2:52, if someone isn't mechanically inclined, why are they in a semi truck? That type of inclination is very similar to being able to understand tractor trailer articulation in general. Just wondering how a driver who can't do any kind of mechanical work manages a bad scenario where dispatch, safety, and repair can't do anything for you.
found a 387 with 980k on the frame and 130k on the top-end. $28k out the door. that is a great rig for pulling rail cartage. another advantage to a old cash truck is this..fewer sensors..."387 is UGLY"..not to me..1st time i saw one was on a super bowl commercial and it looked like it was gonna sprout wings and take off.
How do you feel about buying a truck from auction? I have close to $30k saved. I’m looking for a cash truck hopefully a Pete 386 midroof.
Other sources say stay away from auction trucks, no service records, no history, etc.
MotivativeThinking2 just delivered a flatbed load of small equipment to Ritchie brothers. I asked the guy who unloaded me about the trucks. He said you can start them up but not move them. A little scary.
Well why not pay cash for an older truck, pay yourself a salary of 50cpm and then throw everything else into quickly building up a good solid maintenance fund?
This is awesome advice
TruckingWithTay This is STUPID advice. The kid knows absolutely nothing about trucking!
I’ll be in Louisville Friday. Will be very very very disappointed if I don’t get to talk with ya few minutes.
I'll be there :)
I get used 2007 frightener down here in Texas
Payd 10 k I am only doing local work didn’t have many problems whit it I am car mechanic I do most of my work my self
If I was doing over the road I wouldn’t buy used truck
Nedo the car Guy nothing wrong with having a old truck over the road. I see lots of OLD trucks out here being ran 48 states. I have a 2007 truck It's more dependable than these newer trucks. I baby it and I have 35% of my earnings being put away into my maintenance account after every delivery
Miguel Robb good stuff :)