What are good starter trucks for new hot shotters?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Roverman, May 19, 2018.

  1. Roverman

    Roverman Bobtail Member

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    I'm looking at getting into this but do not want to get tied up in a big loan for a new truck and have been looking at older 3500s to get started with. While they are hard to find there are a few of them out there. Do any of you guys run with pre-2007 3500HD Dually Silverados? Any 2500HDs? Just looking at some for some insights/advice into different trucks. I know GM Vehicles the best but they do not offer a 4500 version of their trucks currently and while they look cool a Topkick/kodiak doesn't seem like it is practical. Thanks!
     
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  3. Txdriver77

    Txdriver77 Medium Load Member

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    for durability and reliability, pulling power and torque get yourself a dodge 3500 cummins. duramax and powerstroke are junk. you never hear of a tractor, semi or whatever you want to call it with a duramax or powerstroke but they do have them with cummins engines.
     
  4. Roverman

    Roverman Bobtail Member

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    Good point. What kind of mileage on them would be your max?
     
  5. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Depends how you drive it I've got about 10 pulling a 40 foot enclosed gooseneck with mine but it's two wheel drive and chipped with about 3.73 gears instead of the 4.11s you usually find in 4 wheel drives
     
  6. Linte_Loco

    Linte_Loco Road Train Member

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    I bought a 2018 ram 3500. 385hp 930lb t. 4.10
    Ugghhh. Ugh
    18mpg empty at 70mph
    Pulled a friends trailer, 27k total. 10.1 mpg 65mph

    Freaking beast.
     
  7. LSHotshots

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  8. LSHotshots

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    Ram 3500. It's my Beast!!
     
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