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<blockquote data-quote="Eric Cagle" data-source="post: 43306" data-attributes="member: 277"><p>Re: Moving trucks</p><p></p><p>I have been in various parts of the automotive business and have access to a full time big truck mechanic and fully equipped shop. I have owned and also been in charge of several box trucks with my sound company and the previous one I worked for. I am currently purchasing another 26 foot International box truck for my business in the next month or so. If you wanted to own a box truck it might give you an excuse to take the plunge but as far as just buying for the one trip and selling on the other end NO NO NO NO. Every suggestion above involves far less risk and capital outlay. More importantly all the other suggestions pretty much guarantee your cargo will arrive at your destination in a timely manner. </p><p></p><p>Another big issue is resale value. Unless you know FOR SURE there is a better market by a large percentage on the other end you are asking for trouble. The cheaper trucks are much harder to sell in my area and the possibility of a breakdown is HUGE if you don't have a professional truck mechanic go over it first. Any and all problems are exponentially more expensive than a passenger car or truck. A truck that has lower mileage and is newer costs thousands more and you are talking about investing many thousands of dollars to save a few hundred. If you do this make sure you get a steal of a deal to even stand a chance of recovering your investment.</p><p></p><p>The other gotcha is tag, title, insurance, and DOT compliance. If you are going interstate you will need a DOT number, A DOT medical card, and up to date and accurate log books. Even the mid sized U-haul trucks require this and require passing through all weigh stations. </p><p></p><p>It seems like a good idea at first glance if you have never had any experience with a box truck but my advice to a friend would be DON'T DO IT. Hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>-Eric</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eric Cagle, post: 43306, member: 277"] Re: Moving trucks I have been in various parts of the automotive business and have access to a full time big truck mechanic and fully equipped shop. I have owned and also been in charge of several box trucks with my sound company and the previous one I worked for. I am currently purchasing another 26 foot International box truck for my business in the next month or so. If you wanted to own a box truck it might give you an excuse to take the plunge but as far as just buying for the one trip and selling on the other end NO NO NO NO. Every suggestion above involves far less risk and capital outlay. More importantly all the other suggestions pretty much guarantee your cargo will arrive at your destination in a timely manner. Another big issue is resale value. Unless you know FOR SURE there is a better market by a large percentage on the other end you are asking for trouble. The cheaper trucks are much harder to sell in my area and the possibility of a breakdown is HUGE if you don't have a professional truck mechanic go over it first. Any and all problems are exponentially more expensive than a passenger car or truck. A truck that has lower mileage and is newer costs thousands more and you are talking about investing many thousands of dollars to save a few hundred. If you do this make sure you get a steal of a deal to even stand a chance of recovering your investment. The other gotcha is tag, title, insurance, and DOT compliance. If you are going interstate you will need a DOT number, A DOT medical card, and up to date and accurate log books. Even the mid sized U-haul trucks require this and require passing through all weigh stations. It seems like a good idea at first glance if you have never had any experience with a box truck but my advice to a friend would be DON'T DO IT. Hope this helps. -Eric [/QUOTE]
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