How to buy a used Semi Truck/ Tips when buying a used Semi. How much? What to look for when shopping
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972-225-3017
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Dallas TX 75241
How to buy a used Semi Truck/ Tips when buying a used Semi. How much? What to look for when shopping
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We receive many calls and emails asking about what is a good semi-truck to buy. Avoiding a bad truck purchase can save you time and money. In this video, I will share tips to help you when purchasing a semi-truck. I have seen a lot of new owners buying trucks with issues. Some of you guys may not be mechanics, so I hope this video helps.
The first tip I would like to cover when purchasing is buying a used or new semi-truck. Some used trucks seem like a good deal, but it could cost you later down the road in repairs. Whether buying from a dealership, an individual owner, a trucking company, or a fleet, maintenance records are vital. Most truck PMs are due around 15-30k, 150k, 300k, and 500k miles. It is ideal for gathering as many maintenance records as possible. If an extended pm service is being used, for example, oil changes at 30-50k, be sure to check for records of oil samples. Running an oil sample right before a purchase is not helpful. Oil samples are most accurate when sampled right before an oil change. Purchasing a truck without proper maintenance records is risky, especially on units with over 500k miles and after-treatment systems.
Deleted trucks or recently deleted trucks is something I would avoid. Unless maintenance records prove the truck has been in service with no issues, even if the tune is less than a year to a year, this type of purchase is even riskier. I've had guys show up to the shop with low power issues, later finding out a new cylinder head needed replacement due to an improper tune.
If you are buying used, understand a high volume of trucks will hit the market when the fleet turns them in. Usually, fleets will do the bare minimum when it comes to preventive maintenance. We have seen used fleet trucks with issues due to lack of maintenance. Fleet owners turn in units at around 400-500k miles to exchange for newer models. The units usually are cleaned up for resale. In some cases, a fleet truck can be the worst truck to buy due to lack of maintenance. When purchasing a new or used semi-truck, be sure to read and understand the warranty. Most third-party warranties can be tough to deal with when a repair happens.
Deleted trucks or recently deleted trucks is something I would avoid. Unless maintenance records prove the truck has been in service with no issues, even if the tune is less than a year to a year, this type of purchase is even riskier. I've had guys show up to the shop with low power issues, later finding out a new cylinder head needed replacement due to an improper tune.
New Shop Info: goo.gl/maps/HzwG98iioszjQWRP6
TAT Express Inc.
972-225-3017
4140 Langdon Rd.
Dallas TX 75241
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Awesome information Adam 👍🏽
You are the man I'll b bringing my truck to you ,buddy just lost his truck t680 broke down constantly he had to let it go
Glad your posting again
Me too
Sweet! Excellent very helpful. Thank you!!!
You bet!
Thank you soooo much
Great video!
Awesome info. 👍🏽
👍🏻 thanks for the information
Your welcome. We are trying to help everyone out. 👍🏼🔧
Very useful information thanks
We are glad it was helpful 👍🏼
Be great to do a video on how to hook up a laptop and cost of software and interface and training involved so we take some of the guess work out of buying a used truck. Defiantly going to try an independent shop to have the truck looked at before buying. But as you mention sometimes it is difficult to find a good shop. Anything to help would be amazing I am finding it quiet stressful shopping for used Trucks
Awesome info. Thank you. I’ve been considering/leaning towards a cascadia with the DD15. I’m not far from Dallas. How much notice would TAT need to inspect a used truck for someone?
Awesome. Thx
Thank you. 🔧💪🏼
Good info...do you have any trucks for sale?
You mentioned in one of your videos that you can hook up engine via laptop computer. When hooked up you can see a lot of information that a seller can not delete. I was interested in for instance the percentage of time engine was idling versus running at highway speed. Due to the ash buildup and potential problems with trucks idling. How practical would it be to have an average truck buyer bring his or her laptop and plug in to see that information? Perhaps there are rental systems one can get when going to look at trucks. Be great to use this technology to weed out lemon trucks before finding a good candidate to take to the mechanic for pre - purchase inspection?
Thanks very much for this information... The video is great👍👍👏... I have a freightliner Cascadia 125 / 2013 with a Cummins engine... How far can I be sure it will last?
Very good
We appreciate that Marcos. 💪🏼🔧
How much does your company charge to do a complete inspection, like you mentioned, prior to purchasing a truck?
Good evening adam what's your thoughts on Mack trucks ?
Hopefully I can pick my truck up from you guys tomorrow lol
Mr. Woods, we appreciate your patience.
Nice
Thanks
great ifos, what do you think of 2013 glider kit Detroit engine with 1,2 million miles?
Awesome Video big guy . Your opinion on paccar MX 13 13-17 ? A video on just paccars would be great 👍🏻 thank you for your time .
He is 100% correct, but trying to get maintenance records good luck. I have 2015 Mx-13 from a fleet and dumped a lot of money just getting everything right until def problems. Couldn’t find anyone to fix it correctly. I even called TAT express I was desperate and 6,000 in the hole. Two week wait they told me. So against my better judgement I got a tune done. Now no engine problems. Number one parts are double freightliner parts. Fuel mileage is good not great. All said and done I am going to get a pre emissions truck. I hope it helps a little....
Diesel, as long as the engine has been well maintained you will have a better chance of having a good engine. Sometimes the maintenance is pushed off to the next owner of the truck. A Paccar is more expensive and most shops will not have software to troubleshoot.
Chris, my apologies we could not get to you. We understand the frustration of costly repairs. If the sellers do not have maintenance records then more than likely maintenance was not done. In addition, DOT requires all carriers to keep maintenance records
@@TATEXPRESSINC everything is good now. I only wish there were other places that know what they are doing. After three trips to the Kenworth dealership they couldn’t properly diagnose my problem. It ended up that my def filter was cracked which I believed crystallized my scr. It’s a snowball effect. I plan to sell the truck after the note is paid. $30,000 for an in frame is out of site. I have recommended 2 people anyway. Your shop is well needed.
Hi Diesel. Like all engines the key is Maintenance. I run Paccar and I have never had a major problem. But I change the oil & filters on a regular basis. I would recommend Paccar but do ask for maintenance records. I have put 350,000 miles on this power plant and it has been a reliable work horse. As for Fuel consumption that is more down to the driver than the vehicle, I get an average 8.5mpg but then again I keep my speed to a max of 65mph.
Hi ,how about western star?
Hi would like to ask ?
do you help people to install heavy duty external transmission oil cooler and the engine oil cooler big truck. and do u have some photo how is look like?
My 2016 vnl was the biggest mistake I ever made in the trucking industry. I bought it brand new and after a year or was just different issues one after the other. After it basically bankrupted me I took the last $14000 I had and bought another cascadia. I'll never buy anything else again.
Why would large fleets not know what the most cost efficient service interval is?
Maybe it is the small owners who live in and love their trucks, that overestimate how often it needs care?
what you think about 04 freightliner columbia 1.3 million miles no record private seller
Thanks for your youtube. I am planning to purchase a used Freightliner Cascadia 125. Would you please let me know your advice on which one is better to purchase for the OTR of the owner-operator? *2016 Freighliner Cascadia 125 SLP Evolution: Manual, 375,000 miles, $60,000 vs *2017 Freightliner Cascadia 125SLP: Auto, 455,000 miles, $69,000
School, I would choose the one with the best maintenance history and ensure the unit is fault-free. Be sure to have the unit checked out by an experienced shop. Thanks for watching and support the channel by hitting that sub button. 🚚👍🏼🔧
Hope you have shop here at pennsylvania
We are working on expansion. Let me know if you know of any vacant shops in your area. Send info@tatexpressinc.com Thanks for watching.
What’s your take on Detroit s60 14L
The 14L is ok. I'm not a big fan of the emissions changes made on cylinder head and turbo. Also it is getting bit difficult to get quality parts for repairs, like injectors and heads. Thanks for watching
Hi trying to buy a truck but the odometer miles don't Mach the ecm miles is something wrong. Thanks
If ECM does not match. It could have been replaced in the past. I would ask the previous owner for repair history. Thanks for watching. be sure to hit the sub button. 🚚🔧💪
How do you gather maintenance records when the company you’re getting it from is apprehensive and secretive and lacks being forthcoming about previous records
Po' Boy, I would agree with Jack. They probably did not do maintenance.
Yeah I lease with a Ukrainian company from Chicago. And couldn’t get much info on my 2017 Volvo 760 when I got it. It drives great and I took it to a Volvo dealership for a dio. All went well. I just wish I had info on its history. Thanks guys
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@@AngelSanchez-si4xe I did thanks 😂.
Hey I'm having issues with lower exhaust bellow constantly leaking DEF in my 2013 volvo 670. I've taken it to multiple volvo dealers and all they do is reseal it change sensor and it just keeps happening. Do you have a idea what else upstream or downstream that would cause this issue?
Take it to them, let them look it over,. Even if you have to bobtail to them in dallas
Karlton, thank you for reaching out to us. We would need to look at the sealing surfaces.
How do I set an appointment? Can't find a link...
Do you watch the video to the end ?
@@loquito633igl7 do you work there?
Looking for anyone opinion on a paccar. Don’t know much about them except what some have told me and them and that was stay away from them.
It's difficult to get a paccar engin worked on but you will find many more mechanics able to work on a cummins.
Dwight, these tips will apply to any unit. We will work on getting you more Paccar content. With a Paccar you will experience higher average repair orders and since PACCAR's are in Kenworth's, you would have to have a shop that has all proper software to work on this unit. Thanks for watching
@@TATEXPRESSINC thank you for your response and all your information is helpful. One more question would could you tell me about the Mack truck with MP8. Is that a good engine. Maybe a video on what you think about the reliability and cost of those trucks and engines. Looking to buy a truck so I’m researching everything.
Absolutly nothing wrong with Paccar. I run one in a ( Pete ) I have put 350,000 miles on this one and have had great reliability. I have also never had any problem with finding a shop to work on it. The Truth is you will never convince a Cummings / Detroit / Cat.. man that there choice is not the best. Paccar is relatively new to the Market and so still has alot of convincing to do. But you cannot deny that Paccar sell more power plants in Europe than any other Engine maker.
@@anthony1636 thank you that’s what I want to hear. It gives a lot more choices but I’m not gonna be buying a new truck so hopefully if I get one it will last for years to come. Again thank you.
2020 peterbilt n kenworth kept me brokedown for ever I quit the company because of it
Florida Dreamer, Thanks for your input. I noticed a lot of fleets offering lease purchase. If the truck was not well maintained, than making the truck easy to buy does not fix the existing problems. It just changes who is responsible for the repairs.
@@TATEXPRESSINC No, they do the lease purchase deals, to tie the driver to the company. Slowly building up the pressure to take the short delivery time loads. You don't jump high enough to keep them happy. You just lost all the money you put in and the truck as well. STAY AWAY.
Also a green motor (volvo) means you damned well better have lots of money to fix them ~25% higher cost of parts, you need to be able to cross the numbers to PACCAR part numbers, where possible. My good friend found out the hard way. He thought Peterbilt was expensive to maintain, he had his nose rubbed in that one real hard.
Trucks all need work. If you stay on top of it, it shouldn't take you out of the game. People try to cut corners to get by. Don't work, it's all back there building a head of steam to come and roll over you. Fix it right the first time, small issues there after.
Best wishes all, stay safe and warm.
@your shop now but no time for me .
Grod, it’s the week after we had to shutdown. We are working on getting the customers who are waiting out first. Sorry for the inconvenience. Next time we can schedule an appointment. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for the info I've been looking at 2015 & 2016 freightliner and kw with Cummins engine to finance and I know that these engines have alot of defects because of dpf and reducing emissions and stuff but is it still a good buy because they are around 400k miles and 50k price or should I buy a freightliner with dd15 instead from 2015 to 2016.
I've driven both, Freightliner is less problematic as long as it's been maintained. Unless its a 2017 or newer stay away from cummins.
Are roads open on I 10 Adam
Everything looks green to me. Check Google maps and CB radio
@@TATEXPRESSINC habiby Adam
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