I enjoyed this video. I like how you took a truck and showed us on camera visually what to look for in making a good purchase. Upload more of these types of videos if you can. I'm still learning more and more about the preventative maintenance side of trucking. Take care and God bless.
Greeting from amsterdam subscribed your channel man your your videos are amazing.. I'm not into trucking but the level of Mechanics and specifications your showing is really top notch.
I've been a person jumping between trucks for a number of years. Buy it, use it for a 1 to 1 and half years and then sell, trade and buy again. I can say that older trucks cost less to keep up than the new. But the fuel milleage isn't there. And with emissions systems it becomes even more difficult. Plus Volvo is one of those companies that is very proprietary. They want you on a service contract or they won't help you at all. Even asking for basic part numbers and they act like screwballs.
What are some key things to look for when buying a very cheap truck? Can you make a list? What are some go & no-go signs? What are some acceptable wear & tear repairs? How much would it cost me to have you come out and check on a truck that I'm looking at? Or rather would it be more cost-effective to pay you to find a truck for me and make a video about it?
I myself, just say go over the list of what first is. "What is the DOT looking at to put me out of service" and then I am going to ask "is this going to be affordable to put back into service?" Tires are expensive, but if you have a frame rail rusted at certain points, spring hangers and suspension parts that are very difficult to replace. That is the first thing. The next is always the braking and lighting system. Sometimes you cant even chase wires down. Especially on newer emissions trucks. They use Data communications wires instead of voltage wires. If it has a Heads up display, chances are it is using data wire. I've had 2 volvos with emissions systems and they are wired up like your grandmother's old christmas tree lights that she pulls out of the attic. One bulb doesn't work and the truck goes nowhere! Then volvo will want 10 grand just to solve a 5 dollar issue, and you cant find it yourself because the truck requires software updates. SO for first time owners. I'd say go find a nice truck before 2008, for every gram of rust on your truck is 10 minutes that DOT inspector will sit there looking at it, and always greet the guy and ask him how is day is when he walks up to your door, so if he finds something wrong. he might be nice about it.
You'll be kicking yourself in the ass when you realize you cant just do local work. But if your a beast and determined to make that money they do sell hammocks for trucks that stretch from door to door but its still ruff with no room to put anything.
Just bought a 2012 cascadia mid roof, 623k miles,475hp dd15,10spd, 3.36 rears, owner op spec. New steers & drives, new disc brakes, truck is immaculate.... want to guess how much I paid for it? 😁😁😁 $14k Oil analysis and dyno come back clean!
@@yeb7997 6 months later and she’s doing good so far. I run southeast and Midwest. Been as far out as Clinton Oklahoma and as far north as Chicago(unfortunately). Have had to replace a fuel pressure sensor on the fuel rail & the throttle pedal/position sensor. That’s it so far, as far as the truck is concerned I’m pleased with it. The elog aspect of it.... ehh... not a big fan but whatcha gonna do?
@@soniapritchardsmith9219 18k and you gotta deal 😁 been thinking about it anyway cuz I’m looking at eld/emissions exempt trucks.... just not sure what I wanna do yet.
One big problem with Volvo’s is the drivers and passengers rot out at the bottom . I see people just cut the rotted spots out and put aluminum or stainless patch pieces in place
Hey Truck Yoo. Love your videos. I'd love to buy a 2020 Volvo 870. But with the slowdowns here in Newfoundland Canada just can't afford it. My Prostar will have to last. I got 2 loads last week. And if the wheels ain't turin' you ain't earning. Anyway keep up the videos very informing.
I run multiple local. With my experience, I would not trust them to run OTR. The engines are very solid, but I've had to replace almost everything attached to them!
can you list the best trucks to look for when becoming a new owner op. I wanna become one, but pay cash for a decent truck that I can start to work with then invest more $ into. appreciate you. or best engines too look out for?
Question for you what would you charge to transport 2-20’ foot shipping containers gross weight 24K from New Jersey to California 2905 miles appreciate any feedback.
@@TruckYoo 😏 well for the record, I've never driven a Peterbilt of any kind, and the only Kenworth I've ever driven was an old T600 day cab with 3406E. Driven some Volvo's though. But my preference is old square trucks, with minimal electronic nannies, engines that make noise and straight pipes to go with it. The less areo dynamic and new the better lol I do like the info you give us on your glider experiences. The 4300 is my preference 😁
@@TruckYoo i did see an old 1996 GMC/Volvo i think it was, N14 13sp, had close to a 300 wheel base, and lots of chicken lights. For $12,500 or so. I'll admit that wasn't a bad looking unit. Spec'd out nice
Volvos are to expensive to maintain even the simplest parts are expensive. $10,000 for the truck and that truck is going to take $15,000 to get it back on the road
It’s really low for the year. It’s not a D12, if it had been it’s generally good to 1 million miles. As it is it’s probably close to the end of it’s usability
They didn’t shit to the truck! Buying yourself a lot of problems. You ain’t gonna make no money. You’ll be making $4.50 a hour…that’s pretty good though. Stay out on the road 6 mouths with no home time, you’ll make enough to pay your mortgage
Your explanations were explanatory.. and comprehensive and it feels as though you also have mechanical knowledge.. I would love to have your contact..so I can reach out to you on WhatsApp or email id
I enjoyed this video. I like how you took a truck and showed us on camera visually what to look for in making a good purchase. Upload more of these types of videos if you can. I'm still learning more and more about the preventative maintenance side of trucking. Take care and God bless.
Glad it was helpful!
Greeting from amsterdam subscribed your channel man your your videos are amazing.. I'm not into trucking but the level of Mechanics and specifications your showing is really top notch.
@@TruckYoo what song is that on the intro
The DD 12 is not a better motive than a Cummins
Can't go wrong with the Cummins pre-emissions
I've been a person jumping between trucks for a number of years. Buy it, use it for a 1 to 1 and half years and then sell, trade and buy again. I can say that older trucks cost less to keep up than the new. But the fuel milleage isn't there. And with emissions systems it becomes even more difficult. Plus Volvo is one of those companies that is very proprietary. They want you on a service contract or they won't help you at all. Even asking for basic part numbers and they act like screwballs.
Wow! Great buy! With only an additional 4K to 5k worth of work? Awesome! He's lucky to have someone like you talking care of his trucks.
What are some key things to look for when buying a very cheap truck? Can you make a list? What are some go & no-go signs? What are some acceptable wear & tear repairs?
How much would it cost me to have you come out and check on a truck that I'm looking at? Or rather would it be more cost-effective to pay you to find a truck for me and make a video about it?
All good questions, hope he answers..!!
Can’t believe dude ignored your great question. Smh.
I myself, just say go over the list of what first is. "What is the DOT looking at to put me out of service" and then I am going to ask "is this going to be affordable to put back into service?" Tires are expensive, but if you have a frame rail rusted at certain points, spring hangers and suspension parts that are very difficult to replace. That is the first thing. The next is always the braking and lighting system. Sometimes you cant even chase wires down. Especially on newer emissions trucks. They use Data communications wires instead of voltage wires. If it has a Heads up display, chances are it is using data wire. I've had 2 volvos with emissions systems and they are wired up like your grandmother's old christmas tree lights that she pulls out of the attic. One bulb doesn't work and the truck goes nowhere! Then volvo will want 10 grand just to solve a 5 dollar issue, and you cant find it yourself because the truck requires software updates. SO for first time owners. I'd say go find a nice truck before 2008, for every gram of rust on your truck is 10 minutes that DOT inspector will sit there looking at it, and always greet the guy and ask him how is day is when he walks up to your door, so if he finds something wrong. he might be nice about it.
Clean rig. Just don't understand why the owner told you it had a D12 ? He bought it and shipped it to you for inspection?
I’m thinking of buying a day cab for my first truck under my authority since it’s more affordable.
I think you could get a nice used truck with a sleeper for just as cheap as a day cab
Take the couple extra months to save some more bro! If anything goes wrong you wanna be able to adjust and start really making $$
You'll be kicking yourself in the ass when you realize you cant just do local work. But if your a beast and determined to make that money they do sell hammocks for trucks that stretch from door to door but its still ruff with no room to put anything.
Don't do it you regret if your over the road
Used day cabs cost more.
Just bought a 2012 cascadia mid roof, 623k miles,475hp dd15,10spd, 3.36 rears, owner op spec.
New steers & drives, new disc brakes, truck is immaculate.... want to guess how much I paid for it? 😁😁😁 $14k
Oil analysis and dyno come back clean!
Keep us updated after a few months
I will buy it from you for 16k
2k profit for you
@@yeb7997 6 months later and she’s doing good so far.
I run southeast and Midwest.
Been as far out as Clinton Oklahoma and as far north as Chicago(unfortunately).
Have had to replace a fuel pressure sensor on the fuel rail & the throttle pedal/position sensor. That’s it so far, as far as the truck is concerned I’m pleased with it.
The elog aspect of it.... ehh... not a big fan but whatcha gonna do?
@@soniapritchardsmith9219 18k and you gotta deal 😁 been thinking about it anyway cuz I’m looking at eld/emissions exempt trucks.... just not sure what I wanna do yet.
@@nathanstack2951 what’s your email?
One big problem with Volvo’s is the drivers and passengers rot out at the bottom . I see people just cut the rotted spots out and put aluminum or stainless patch pieces in place
Hey Truck Yoo. Love your videos. I'd love to buy a 2020 Volvo 870. But with the slowdowns here in Newfoundland Canada just can't afford it. My Prostar will have to last. I got 2 loads last week. And if the wheels ain't turin' you ain't earning. Anyway keep up the videos very informing.
Great video's learning a lot about semi's
When I’m ready to purchase my truck, I will be calling you. Prefer pre emissions with a Cat motor..
Yup there was a lot of sweet deals during the covid crash.
Great video. Would you run a older D12 with higher miles for OTR or only local work?
I run multiple local. With my experience, I would not trust them to run OTR. The engines are very solid, but I've had to replace almost everything attached to them!
I love this model truck. I want to buy a 1997 Kenworth T600.
14k. If he hustles he should make that back within 2 the 3 months.
In one month what do u mean 2 or 3 months in a month working as a owner operator u can make up to 20k in a month
Nice truck. Good time but not now. Wow $10k I have been looking for a truck for 6 months and I can’t even find one for $15k. Last maybe but not now.
This would be 30K now
I have a 2007 vovlo with cummins cm870 . Not a bad engine. No EGR.
Glad it is working well for you Matti!
check blow by where the oil fill tube is at you get what you pay for.
What do you think of the 08 d11? 650k on it. I haul light loads. Grossing under 40k total.
Boss man keep videos like this cumin boss💯
More to come! Thanks Greg.
can you list the best trucks to look for when becoming a new owner op. I wanna become one, but pay cash for a decent truck that I can start to work with then invest more $ into. appreciate you. or best engines too look out for?
I need the answer to man 😭
Nice Truck check Yoo
Is there automatics and where is this?
Where you located do you sale volvos I'm in Miami looking for a vnl64t730
You didn't tell us how to buy one... Like where to find them...
Question for you what would you charge to transport 2-20’ foot shipping containers gross weight 24K from New Jersey to California 2905 miles appreciate any feedback.
Nice info...Following you sir..
I would like to know if you can help someone to buy a truck?
Even free is expensive
Make sure you always wear your flip flops and run no more than 63 miles per hour in the middle lane c’monn
You guys and the Volvo's 🤦♂️😂
What's your preference Bread Man? :)
@@TruckYoo 😏 well for the record, I've never driven a Peterbilt of any kind, and the only Kenworth I've ever driven was an old T600 day cab with 3406E. Driven some Volvo's though. But my preference is old square trucks, with minimal electronic nannies, engines that make noise and straight pipes to go with it. The less areo dynamic and new the better lol I do like the info you give us on your glider experiences. The 4300 is my preference 😁
@@TruckYoo i did see an old 1996 GMC/Volvo i think it was, N14 13sp, had close to a 300 wheel base, and lots of chicken lights. For $12,500 or so. I'll admit that wasn't a bad looking unit. Spec'd out nice
D12 is best Volvo engine?
A friend of mine wants to sell me a 07 with 2M miles 13speed for 9k ?
2M is D12 end of life.
Thank you for the advice
I just got 99 Volvo with n14 red top 13speed in very good condition
@@nertil9804 how is the truck doing?
not carb compliant no ports in ca will let you work
Is it true that dealership go in and do HARD RESET on their used trucks ? Is there a way too see that once the laptop is hooked up ?
What state was the truck brought in?
Nice!
We think so too, Fritz. Hope you are safe and well!
is it profitable for a one driver owner operator to haul intermodal in chicago? How much can you make on average with one truck?
Auction purchase??
Could you help me buy a truck?
Where’s your shop
Thats what I want to know
It’s in Illinois somewhere if I get my first truck I would like to use there shop as the go to shop
Wow only 10,000
Volvos are to expensive to maintain even the simplest parts are expensive. $10,000 for the truck and that truck is going to take $15,000 to get it back on the road
Where are you located? I would come to you if I need work done
fernando iglesia chicago. Look up Era Service
@@TruckYoo you come across as a honest man. Would love to give you my business
What is the cost roughly of the basic replacements you listed altogether ?
Nvm I heard you say roughly 3-4K at the end
Keep in mind that video is from 2 years ago too!
@@TruckYoo because the price of trucks has gone up too? Or what
I’m really interested in buying an older Volvo that I can put $ into to get going if I can get lucky enough to find one!
How can you tell if it's D12
How old of a truck is to old to work off load board with own authority?
how much did it cost?
Could you help me a truck?
700milws on a truck is still good ?
It’s really low for the year. It’s not a D12, if it had been it’s generally good to 1 million miles. As it is it’s probably close to the end of it’s usability
how much to do the top end on engine ?
How much you paid for it..
@Truck Yoo would you recommend someone to buy a D12 or D13?
Nope Volvo D12 engines are disposable nobody wants them for core the Cummins or the cat or Detroit are better engine
Shop location at
Hey Calvin! We are in Chicago, but our shop is only open to our fleet and owner operators at the moment.
LMAOOO HE DIDNT EVEN SHOW U HOW TO BUY IT
Volvo mean rust
A truck project
Cool
Please help me find a good truck thanks bro
Check out our podcast guest from last week and see if he can help you.
@@TruckYoo Where can I find your podcast?
Rust hahaha why Volvo?
Got truck for hire just DM
Did he buy it from the auction for 10k?
Hi O Walter, this was not from an auction!
They didn’t shit to the truck! Buying yourself a lot of problems. You ain’t gonna make no money. You’ll be making $4.50 a hour…that’s pretty good though. Stay out on the road 6 mouths with no home time, you’ll make enough to pay your mortgage
✊🏽
How?
"Look Hard" :)
I have 12k i get something like that with a D12 or d13 engine
Your explanations were explanatory.. and comprehensive and it feels as though you also have mechanical knowledge.. I would love to have your contact..so I can reach out to you on WhatsApp or email id
Was his observations observatory as well?