[rikki_359]

I didn't know where to post this, so I figured here. I want to look into recovering abandoned trucks...does anyone know how to get into this or if you can make anything at this?

[Uturn2001]

Every company that I know of simply sends a driver (employee) out to recover an abandoned truck. If for some reason that is not possible they will then contract with a tow company to get it and take it to the nearest terminal.

[GMAN]

I believe we discussed this some time ago. You may try doing a search. But, like Uturn stated, most will probably send another driver.

[Uturn2001]

Personaly, after having done a few adandoned truck recoveries, I refuse to do any more and I sure would not want to do it for a living, especially if it meant driving the things.

Abandoned trucks tend to be filthy inside and out, are often way past due for maintence, very low on fuel, and has who knows what stashed on the inside.

I picked up on a few years ago and upon getting into it found a case worth of empty beer bottles and enough trash to fill 10, 30 galllon trash bags.

The worst part though was when I got it back to the terminal and the shop started cleaning it out. They found a bag of crack and 2 crack pipes.

And to think. I had to cross an open scale on the way back. Thank God there was not any drug dogs or anything like that there that night.

[rikki_359]

ya'll convinced me.....not an option. I don't remember inquiring about this before, forgive me. Guess I'll look into something else. thanx a bunch.........

[PackRatTDI]

Originally Posted by rikki_359

ya'll convinced me.....not an option. I don't remember inquiring about this before, forgive me. Guess I'll look into something else. thanx a bunch.........

How about becoming a repo man specializing in commercial vehicles? :wink:

[Texas88]

My son had to go out & recover one last year.
Said it was not worth the extra money, lucky he was with a group, it took them nearly an hour just to clean it out just so he could drive it, and had to drive it with the windows open all the way because of the stench, and this was in the winter, and had an ice storm to boot.

[ken_o]

im also interested in recovering motorhomes trucks etc.. any one with any company names pm me with them please.
iwas in the office quiting and had the pleasure of listening to a dispatcher argueing with a driver for twenty minutes on the phone trying to convince him not to abandon the truck. some drivers just dont get it

[brian]

do reposession and not delivering abondoned trucks but be forewarned the money is good but finding a truck you need to repo can be very costly if you dont keep your eye on the bottom line.

[skypeparrotopxl]

Originally Posted by Texas88

My son had to go out & recover one last year.
Said it was not worth the extra money, lucky he was with a group, it took them nearly an hour just to clean it out just so he could drive it, and had to drive it with the windows open all the way because of the stench, and this was in the winter, and had an ice storm to boot.

It needs to be dispatched to the nearest detailer and truck wash, without crossing any open scales, period.