Hello,
I thought I was gonna get fired from my job today- I have a desk job, missed a few emails, and they were gonna have my ass on a platter. But, I didn't. I was prepared to dump my savings into a non-CDL box truck and start getting loads. Since I will have my full time job for at least 6 months more, I will be able to save more money and do more planning. I want to post my ideas and get feedback and suggestions.
1. Box truck. It seems like going to a dealer and financing through a dealer is a rip off, because many of the trucks are overpriced. At least 30 to 50 grand for 26' trucks. I was planning instead to buy one from an auction (i am a mechanic, i am not worried about doing repairs or paying someone to fix a beat up back door) or private seller. At auction, I can get a decent truck for $5 to 10k.
I am a mobile diesel mechanic on the side and have heard nothing but good things from box truck drivers. They are happy with their work.
I can also get a feel for driving loads and the industry.
2. CDL Class and Semi truck. I am surprised that many used semi trucks are actually less than box trucks. I saw a 600 mile load that pays $1,500. How could I say no to something like that? That is stupid money. The only problem is I would have to endure school (I hate school) and pay $4k, and this would take more time. However, it looks like I could get more money doing this in the long run.
I don't want to buy a trailer, but will if I have to. Another bonus of having a semi is I could use it in place of a camper. I don't have a family, so I could take it to a camp site and sleep comfortably
What are your opinions? I also have a tire business, so I was thinking I could use either of my trucks to haul large quantities of tires and expand my mobile fleet service.
Please tell me which is better.
I thought I was gonna get fired from my job today- I have a desk job, missed a few emails, and they were gonna have my ass on a platter. But, I didn't. I was prepared to dump my savings into a non-CDL box truck and start getting loads. Since I will have my full time job for at least 6 months more, I will be able to save more money and do more planning. I want to post my ideas and get feedback and suggestions.
1. Box truck. It seems like going to a dealer and financing through a dealer is a rip off, because many of the trucks are overpriced. At least 30 to 50 grand for 26' trucks. I was planning instead to buy one from an auction (i am a mechanic, i am not worried about doing repairs or paying someone to fix a beat up back door) or private seller. At auction, I can get a decent truck for $5 to 10k.
I am a mobile diesel mechanic on the side and have heard nothing but good things from box truck drivers. They are happy with their work.
I can also get a feel for driving loads and the industry.
2. CDL Class and Semi truck. I am surprised that many used semi trucks are actually less than box trucks. I saw a 600 mile load that pays $1,500. How could I say no to something like that? That is stupid money. The only problem is I would have to endure school (I hate school) and pay $4k, and this would take more time. However, it looks like I could get more money doing this in the long run.
I don't want to buy a trailer, but will if I have to. Another bonus of having a semi is I could use it in place of a camper. I don't have a family, so I could take it to a camp site and sleep comfortably
What are your opinions? I also have a tire business, so I was thinking I could use either of my trucks to haul large quantities of tires and expand my mobile fleet service.
Please tell me which is better.