Im going into the trucking bussiness. I'll be owner/operated. I have a chance to purchase a package deal. It's a 1999 freigthliner cat c-12 motor 600,000 miles and a transcraft 45' stationary tandem axle trailer for 27k. I wanna know if the trailer is to small or are their better deals out there. Is there work for a 45' trailer or does the size of the trailer matter. Please let me know your opinions.
THE TRAILER IS MORE OF A CONCERN THAN THE TRUCK I CAN GO NEWER ON THAT.....
Worked for big freight companies for years.....I would never buy my own truck. I like to be paid if the truck breaks down. I like to work on the boat and enjoy it on the weekends instead of doing PM's on a truck. I like for the company to pay my health benifits,Fuel, taxes, parts, insurance, 401k's etc.... 45' trailer? Lots of shippers base there loads on 53's from what Ive seen. Ive talked to OO's and all they brag about is the money they make, but then I tell them what I get and they walk away.. Talk to some company drivers before ya take the plunge.. Just my .02