What to look for when buying your first semi truck

[@truckingandfixing]

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[@joebrings5817]

Is ur truck still available?

[@johnasap777]

I truly appreciate all the valuable info, especially regarding government cracking down on emission by taking/confiscating people properties'🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@marcoshid1]

What do you think of the freightliner coronados ?

[@justinmehlhaff4776]

😊

[@grostig]

what is "@t" ?

[@GVA787]

I’ve been a LTL driver for 6 years and Im going for owner operator possibly by the end of this year or early next year. Currently doing my homework on the business and equipment. Very informative 👍🏼

[@SugeRay78]

Ryan for a guy that has only been a O/O for a few years your well seasoned in this business. And your absolutely right as these trucks get more advanced they will make it harder to delete things on the semi.

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks

[@boloyeung2007]

Very informative. As an Entry Level Driver, this was priceless…. You just don’t get this info in schools.

[@truckingandfixing]

Glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@Zugzzzwang]

New as well! Hope everything has been good on your side! God bless

[@felipeserrano8528]

Listen to the man, with 23 years as owner operator I've been there done that. Just remember one thing, just because you buy new truck 160k or more, does not mean shippers will pay you more than a used 40k, 50k, 60k used truck. And even before buying the rig, make sure you have work for that truck.

[@2kpapii]

Make sure you have work. What do you explain more? Like how do you make sure you have work for something before you have it? I’m ask because I’m getting into the trucking game & im just thinking load boards

[@elperrocovero]

@@2kpapii did you

[@soflodoug]

@@2kpapiimany of these commenters are company drivers who are trapped in the be stupid game.

[@2kpapii]

@@soflodoug I felt that. So basically you’re saying on the flip side is to be be the the boss if you’re going to play this game

[@winfrey741]

You said it best… If there’s no work that $100k truck not going to make you any more money then a $5k truck….

[@gregburgess6884]

I find no fault in anything you said there Ryan. I agree 100% with everything you said. And I run 16 ply too. 👍🇺🇸🚛

[@austingilbert9350]

Thanks Ryan, because of you and your channel (this video in particular) I made a good purchase on my 1st. truck. I made sure that I purchased a truck with an APU installed since it went into service. 2ndly. I ensured to have a pre purchase inspection (3rd. party technician present) done on the truck before I signed the deal.👍🏾 The truck has 627,839 miles, with engine hours of 13,339.55 thanks to the APU. Technically, if the truck didn't have an APU, the engine hours might've been in the lower 20,000's. With hours within the 20,000-25,000 range, I'd have little to no time before the truck would require a rebuild. Again, thanks for your content.

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks for taking time to write the comment. Wish you the best on your trucking journey!

[@christophergaudreau9265]

I always believed Cummins truly is for the "working man" that's why they don't charge for service info and they want that relationship to be GREAT. . . so that you'll come back and buy a newer truck down the road when/if you need to. EXCELLENT business model 👏 👌

[@frankswain9483]

FANTASTIC content Ryan. Better than anyone else that I've seen on YT. Thanks sooo much! Great education for free right here!!!

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks Frank!

[@8004william]

Thanks!

[@garrettrickard]

I live in the Chicago area and would love to be able to connect up with someone honest and as knowledge as you are. I'm a company driver without any mechanical abilities which is my barrier to becoming owner/operator. I love your channel and enjoy watching although much of what you share is a little over my head. Wish you all the continued success and God bless.

[@mewithouttherandomnumbers]

As long as you can do the little stuff, like change out a light and replace a wiper blade or a mudflap, you can do ok. The little stuff is where they really stick it to you. The big stuff, yeah the labor is expensive, but if they can get you back on the road a couple days quicker than you could do yourself, then you can make that extra money right back with the extra days of driving. You just want to have a knowledgeable hometown mechanic to serve as a base, maybe you can call once in a while for advice or something, and if you pay close attention to Google reviews when selecting a shop on the road, you can eliminate quite a few headaches. I try to always shoot for at least a 4 star rating out of 5, but they have to have at least like 25 reviews before that number starts to carry any weight. And that's another thing about little jobs - if you have to wait 3 hours to change a lightbulb, you're also getting killed on the time, in addition to the astronomical labor. Fifty bucks for a 3 minute job is like $1000 per hour, plus you waited 3 hours to get in. But if you wait 3 hours to get in for a big job that they can knock out in 4 hours where it'd take you 3 days, then you're not in real bad shape.

[@RichieDee773]

I got a friend that is a diesel mechanic that could help u choose one maybe

[@Khlandestine]

U just gotta get into it like its your personal car, or your race car …start separating everything and it super simplifies everything. Mechanical, electrical, engine, trans, etc

[@DubRighteous]

I had a 6x2 T660 with super singles when I worked for CFI and that thing would get stuck on dry gravel. It was ridiculous.

[@almixin]

Something that needs to be mentioned, just because you have a Cummins in a Kenworth doesn’t mean you can go to a Peterbilt for repairs, especially if they need ECM programming. I learned the hard way. I had to pay Peterbilt AND THEN Kenworth to uninstall the Peterbilt program and then update the Kenworth program in my 2020 T680.

[@chgofirefighter]

Best thing to do if buying a used Semi is to take it to a competent mechanic shop for a full inspection, but it helps if you're already a mechanic and know exactly what to look for... Good stuff!

[@BlessednFree]

Actually the best thing to do is to always right 1 hour dish only check and advise if not the will do whatever and they will charge whatever bs

[@robsmith1484]

10-4

[@jayrhough1912]

Very good information. Very helpful.👍🏼👍🏼

[@truckingandfixing]

👏

[@AutosClasicosConMiguel]

Thanks Ryan good information as always. We need more guys like us out there.. we make life simple 💪

[@KhristopherTaylor]

Thank you so much you are the most informative person I have found on the internet awesome dude I was thinking of becoming an owner operator and I still am thank you

[@FOUR40ZERO]

Ur Valuable to the Community. Much Appreciated.

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you! 🙏

[@MarkHerndon]

The main thing I worry about in a used truck is head gasket leaks. I know there are drivers who over RPM the engine while jaking either intentionally or they don't know what that does to the head gasket. I don't want any issues like that which can make the heating system in the cab wonky. How do we find out if that is the case on a used truck?

[@chaffelhaye9259]

Very informative .. thanks your a PATRIOT

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you!

[@ramjet4025]

Great explanation of 6X4 and 6 X2

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you!

[@brandonjones152]

“Beat juice” never heard 😮. Thanks teach

[@coolop16]

Awesome job explaining to potential newbie like me..........need an HDT to pull 5th wheel RV and or Stacker Trailer conversion for living quarters.

[@truckingandfixing]

Please don’t trust the investment discussion in the comments. Be careful! So many scams out there! Stay safe fellow truckers and friends!

[@federicocantu9460]

That truck you’re driving us one of my dream trucks how much are you selling it for

[@truckingandfixing]

$51900

[@dawitksfsimon6255]

Trucking & Fixing With Ryan did you already sale it I want contact you

[@therealstablemacaw521]

@@truckingandfixing can you please hook me up with a driver??

[@270lilmike]

@@truckingandfixing is $23,000 too much a 2013 Volvo dnl 670 d13 engine 10speed Eaton transmission with 633k miles it was fleet maintained and it has 21,264 engine hours on it they sent me a video of the truck running its sounds good.

[@anonymoustrucker1782]

I wouldn't recommend anybody to buy a truck right now. I'm seeing trucks with 800,000 miles for $80000+ . That is insane!!!! It would be best to lease a brand new truck at this point.

[@karangill__]

Dude it’s the best time to buy a truck, at least it was in the beginning of the year lol

[@felipeserrano8528]

Well, I differ Any time is a good time to buy a truck. Depends where you buy it and or if you will finance it or buy it cash. As long as you have a good hook up, that will pay good money to haul their freight. No problem.

[@ceeaz1633]

I’m just starting out.. I’m going with a day cab in a few months to get started.

[@ABCDEFG-bk9gx]

It would be best to leave industry and go learn a trade like HVAC or welding.

[@larrydavis9582]

@@ceeaz1633 same…looking for a day cab too!!

[@brucetruong2023]

Thanks for your Video. Very informative even for a 4 year Truck driver.

[@kevinmiller1096]

Hey Ryan first I must say I love watching your videos.question how do you fix a deleted DEF on a 2013 Kenworth T700 ? don't know if you have any video on that.

[@AusWash]

You're like the Bill Hewitt of Cummins semi's. Subbed!

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you!

[@Ninwaya75]

What I suggest is to buy in old truck with no EGR or def system.

[@shaneamundson1192]

I was in a traffic jam of mostly trucks on an uphill grade because a truck got stuck on the ice. A tow truck towed it out of the way, then everyone could get going, then I passed 3 stuck trucks with wheels spinning, all with supersingles. I believe the reason supersingles didn't exist on otr trucks until 15 years ago is because they lack traction, and are, therefore, unsafe.

[@xaviy649]

makes sense!!!

[@gasparini76]

I spotted the advert a few days ago. I quickly realized that you decided to sell your truck. I am very curious about what drove you to take this decision, considering the new gearbox.

[@pnweboardcroft7361]

🤣🤣 hea got a few videos where he explains that

[@Khlandestine]

Amazing video, advertisement bombardment was at about 98% capacity like some 12 Ply Chinese tires but other than that extremely helpful

[@tatecraft1361]

I’d be seriously engaged into parts availability before I even started thinking about investing in a truck.

[@shaneamundson1192]

After 2020, you can wait for months for parts. I did in 2021.

[@jimenezj1996]

Great educational video driver. Thank you

[@truckingandfixing]

You are welcome!

[@robsmith1484]

Great content!

[@federicocantu9460]

You sound really really experience and I don’t know how I found your video but I will continue following you and just subscribed love all the information and how are you going to detail detail with every single thing that you’re talking about every move in part keep up the good work

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you!

[@atarijones5056]

Thank you very much im about to purchase a 2019 with 724k miles and i didnt know hours mattered that much wow

[@northvalleyroad4570]

Looked on truckpaper....thats a very fair price for your truck...good luck on the repair biz

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you!

[@tonysuri5450]

Ryan , you are angle giving us so much information.

[@perron559]

First time viewer, gained a subscriber

[@carloso5663]

Would you recommend an extended warranty on a used truck with 400,000 miles ? Great videos.

[@robertesposito9871]

I’m like you I’d rather have good equipment than cheap equipment, you spend a little more but in the long run it’s worth it especially when it comes to safety. Great video

[@7Express]

How do I get in contact with you? Do you offer assistance with the purchases?Inspections? Preferred dealerships?

[@treyhayes9642]

First thing I look for is that blue cap on the side

[@johnapstrader3459]

Packed with great information

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you!

[@kevinmazur1519]

What’s your thoughts on the 14L Detroit 60 series

[@grostig]

Where is the other "buying used" video mentioned in the beginning, it is not in the description as promised. The pinned comment has something "@t" which does nothing as far as I can tell.

[@RiteSideup-nh6kn]

I run a Michelin XPS rib,275x45,on my 4wheelr.

[@soflodoug]

retreads illegal on front drive tires. Im new to all this and ive learned a lot here. A lot.

[@Nobluffbuff]

Illegal on steer axle

[@travissk5036]

Great Content! Thank you.

[@averagecarguy961]

We all appreciate this video!!

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you!

[@yusufziyad5593]

Really appreciated this! Very informative...

[@DL-1]

What would a person need to know before buying land? What do you need to know? What are the requirements to get a loan? How do you find cheaper prices, etc? How do you buy land to build on?

[@anonymoustrucker1782]

First thing would be ! Can it be perked??

[@DL-1]

@@anonymoustrucker1782 what do you mean?

[@luichyabreu9243]

Noce video Ryan a lot of great info. Hey do have a truck for sale at this point?

[@truckingandfixing]

Sorry I do not have a truck for sale.

[@The-Man-Right-Chea]

I brought a sliding 5th wheel from junk yard for cheap so I could pull FedEx doubles during peak season

[@CamioneroblW]

Here in uk about 80% of our semi are 6x2 and they are ok .

[@TimRHillard]

Very informative and good info Ryan, thanks!

[@truckingandfixing]

You are welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@jesusaranda7776]

Hey I got a truck it’s 06 kenworth t2000 and it won’t start I was replaced the starter and starter relay, battery

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

Great video! I've been running non-CDL hotshot the past few years and just got my CDL-A. I want to move up to a semi, but can't afford much right now. Was looking to up my weight and length to CDL levels but even the older 450's and 550's that run my favorite 7.3 Powerstrokes cost as much as an old semi. And I could get a 48' flatbed cheaper than a 40' gooseneck, not to mention that the loads available for flatbed semi are far FAR more plentiful! Decisions decisions...

[@coleb4u]

I'm hotshot going semi too. Im tired of having to look all day for a good load

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

@@coleb4u The amount of available semi loads compared to hotshot is huge!

[@marqueschoeb625]

Super interested about that cummin’s info link your talking about !

[@truckingandfixing]

It is coming out soon!

[@frankallia4495]

Thank you for the information my first time starting the business

[@tmarks-4744]

Great video!

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you!

[@JD-dw1dr]

How are the used Walmart semi trucks?

[@larrybroad8746]

here's the problem here in california you cant get around all the computer crap it suck my last truck good old 60 series dd 18 speed if you get caught deleting the def system its up to 2 million dollar fine and they keep your truck

[@larrybroad8746]

what do you think about the newer cummins x 15 i have heard that they got rid of all the problems with the older cummins isx 15 are they as good as everyone is saying about them. Larry B

[@mewithouttherandomnumbers]

Retreads get too hot on long runs. They're for local work, like a dump truck that drives a few miles and then parks for an hour. Plus they're horrible for MPG. Basically if curb damage and debris on rough terrain will kill your tire before tread wear will, then buy retreads. That's why the big fleets buy expensive tires - they have a team of bean counters measuring total cost per mile, and retreads don't hold up at all in long haul.

[@jasonsneed8866]

Great information!Thanks!

[@hoodooking1133]

I've been driving for 25 years and my understanding of a 6x4 it's never two axles driving the truck only with the differential lock on and when you drive its always one axle that drives any truck regardless but driving with tge differential lock will burn out the rears I've never saw all 8 tires actually drives at the same time! 😂😅

[@ritchierich565]

What year is that T660 with sleeper?

[@ryanpatterson336]

Love the truck man, very nice rig

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you!

[@rambultruesdell3412]

IDK, but good 16 ply tires would suggest more comprehensive all around maintenance over shortcut tires.

[@TopiasSalakka]

6x2 isn't a big disadvantage if you have a lift axle and diff lock... I've driven in really bad terrain on automatic trucks with 6x2, 8x4 and 10x4 and all of them were completely fine.

[@antonhuman8446]

Thank you.

[@truckingandfixing]

You are welcome!

[@jdunlap007]

I noticed you kept Detroit Diesel out of your Cummins recommendation comparing to other engines

[@michaelhunter9757]

What the best frame length for a smoother ride also should the fifth wheel be raised?

[@albduke]

Can you work like a 23 ft box straight truck and get the FedEx or mail work?

[@breakthecycle5238]

Cool video one of the problems with using a manual these days is that the CDL schools on his schools are using trucks with automatic only transmissions so then when you take the test you get a restriction on your license even if you know how to run a manual.

[@truckingandfixing]

True, better to find a school with an manual transmission.

[@coldfusion5153]

No if you buy a manual you can never get a team driver

[@brianmcelroy4270]

You make a good argument for the earlier emissions trucks. Most people I’ve heard advise staying away from those years. What year did they change to the more advanced sensors, and is there a way to know which it has when looking at a used truck?

[@Truckerking]

Ryan how can I contact you brother I have some questions I’m a subscriber

[@jmacklintoc9617]

Really good teaching and information thanks

[@sweetness2689]

What's a good wheelbase for pulling flatbed?

[@project_bmw54]

What Think about 02 or 04 freightliner cascadia with 1,200,000 miles as my first truck

[@hadimoallem5566]

Thanks for your information

[@truckingandfixing]

Welcome

[@berniesands6201]

Year 11-14 trucks always have problems with the dpf systems though.

[@cdix-mr9fr]

Ryan do you have any trucks for sale? Or a recommendation?

[@kyleomar1701]

Hello Ryan if you get to pick between t660 or t680 bothCummins 13 speed manual as owner operator OTR flatbed. Your opinion is very important to me. Please and thank you

[@truckingandfixing]

I personally prefer t660 for the design and easy service.

[@redneck84305]

Good advice, thanks

[@habtommebrahtom4932]

Hey Ryan just I want to thanks you...bcz I learned a lot about trucks on your videos. And I ve a plan to buy used semi truck....is there is any possibility helping me ?. thank you

[@FrancyDesir]

Very professional

[@fighter4christ7]

Did you ever struggle with emission based maintenance owning a 2013? I’ve heard the worst of it was up to 2014/2015 and afterward a lot of it got straightened out. Buying my first and although I prefer old school I’m going “California compliant” for my first truck at least and I’d like to avoid the nightmare emission problems. I’m buying used obviously, thanks for the informative videos!

[@truckingandfixing]

Emission is still most problems with trucks, didn’t notice a difference on older and new trucks.

[@fighter4christ7]

@@truckingandfixing here’s to good luck then 🤞😂

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Not after you delete it

[@fighter4christ7]

@@nunyabuziness8421 my concern with that is being caught. Especially in a strict state like California.

[@AmanSingh-yq9ch]

What ur suggestions about prostar with Cummins 13 speed ultrashift

[@truckingandfixing]

I wouldn’t recommend it. You still have to tear the whole cab apart to work on the back of the engine and they have terrible wiring issues.

[@frankw8ite]

What’s the best gear ratio for a heavy hauler hauling CAT equipment ?

[@MS-oz2wu]

I'd like to get your thoughts on restarting a 1999 truck; run in the S. West. Is it to costly to restart up a truck that's been out of service for 5 yrs.? It has 50 gals of old diesel in it alone; I read I'd have to have drained out. One shop said it probably needs new wheel seals that'll cost $1,200 to do just on the tractor. Of course I need batteries, too. What else may have to be done? The tractor is a 1999 KW t200, DD 12.7, with 1M on it. I put new alt, tires, brakes, kingpins & of course reg. service. My 2007 flatbed has a mere 75,000 miles on it. I drove a couple yrs during construction season. I shut it all down in 2015 do to crazy drivers & DOT "New Entrant" harassment. (I've been thinking about getting back in because rates seem much better now). There would probably be problems with trailer setting, too. Thx for all your vids. PS the only thing I do on may own is service; for many reasons. (My alternative is to buy a used truck with 500k miles, if they are available; for $52k). Thx.

[@understandwithyourheart3435]

How's it going... I really appreciate your knowledge and videos... so I wanted to know what specs should I look for when hauling overweight loads? Thanks

[@csgto7676]

Kenworth 680

[@chuckyandromedas8728]

Love your videos.. keep making more :)

[@h.mertil2543]

I am kinda new owner operator. I have the choice between a dd15 cascadia and a x15 cummins peterbilt both around 400k miles, no information on the hours. Which one you would recommend. Thanks

[@truckingandfixing]

Cummins

[@fgpaguililla]

How much would it cost to change your differential from a4:63 to a 3:36 ?

[@PaulCarr-d4l]

It take a lot of money to keep a tuck in good running

[@sweetness2689]

What are your thoughts on a Mercedes engine?

[@Airon79]

If you could install an 2 or 3 speed differential which gear setups would you go with and why ? Do you know about skip shifting ? When you're carrying a small load it allows you to skip gears like with a shift pattern of 2 4 6 8 10 . Though I don't know if that's good or bad on the power train specifically the cluch . So I'm not saying to do skip shifting but I can't stop you . I actually learned that with Swift 20 years ago by accident . Tried it on my personal POV but got a lot of gear chatter which then assumed it was a bad thing to do but later on relised that diesel truck transmissions aren't identical to gas transmissions ; although i tried it on an box truck with an diesel engine and got the same results as my POV . Although i bet with your 18 speed you can skip two gears at a time and maybe with a load up to 19,500 lbs or maybe more. I'm thinking for a 3 speed diff gear ratios of 1.73 , 2.73 , and 3.73 would work great in an on-road semi . 1.73 for no load or a very light load , 3.73 for heavy loads and hill climbing , and with the 2.73 falling somewhere in-between hopefully automatic switching to make things easier . Sounds very expensive , might not be worth it though . Let me know what you think . Thanks !