[bigo1969]

Hello fellow trucker's, after a few months of looking for a local gig (with no luck). I've decided to purchase my own tractor and lease on with a local company. My question is, what do you guy's think 30k (my budget) would allow me to purchase, I'm looking towards freightliner century. Thanks.

[firebird_1252]

where in florida are you? what type of work?

in tampa select trucks they have old swift trucks. not too bad of shape. i looked at them and they were going for about 26000 with mid 500's on them.

speak to mac richie. hell of a nice guy.

[Mackman]

www.truckpaper.com

[bigo1969]

Originally Posted by firebird_1252

where in florida are you? what type of work?

in tampa select trucks they have old swift trucks. not too bad of shape. i looked at them and they were going for about 26000 with mid 500's on them.

speak to mac richie. hell of a nice guy.

I live south of Tampa. I'll try looking in the Tampa area first. Thanks.

[firebird_1252]

also check out arrow. its about 10 min from selectrucks.

[sidman82]

Buy mine, it's only $15 grand more. It's very nice.

[bigo1969]

Think I found something 04' fld classic detroit 500 13 spd 30,000. Thanks for all your replies.