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Originally Posted by popcone
Can anyone give me advice on buying a used truck with my bad credit. I have tried with LoneMountain Truck Leasing and got turned cause of my credit and me being that I have not been on the road since Nov. of 08. I am so ready to go back over the road but, I am having problems finding the right place or financial institute to help me get a truck. Any advice with help.
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There are some companies who will finance those with bad credit, but you will need a good down payment, pay a higher interest rate and the purchase price will be higher than the truck may be worth. You could probably find a fleece deal with a carrier, but you can normally earn more as a company driver. You would likely be better off if you can find a company who will put you in a truck as a company driver. With a good company you should be able to save enough to buy a decent truck in a year or two. There are companies who will hire someone who has experience in the last 3 years. You may check with smaller carriers if you aren't finding something with a large carrier.
If you want to buy a truck it would be wise for you to start working on improving your credit. Lenders are not anxious to loan money to purchase trucks. How much do you have to pay as a down payment and to operate your truck?