How Do You Buy A Semi Truck?
Buying a semi truck can be very rewarding or very costly in financial terms. Because a semi truck is so expensive, it is generally not worth getting all the features you like to have. Instead, it is much wiser to buy a semi truck with the bare minimum for trucking, or consider leasing. Nevertheless, it’s easy to buy a semi truck with the right features in just a few steps. Step 1 Decide on why you rather buy a semi truck than lease it. When you buy a semi truck, you own it outright and can do whatever you want to do with it. For example, you can add your own modifications to the semi over time. On the other hand, your payments will be quite a bit higher than if you leased the truck. But at the end, you will own it outright without any additional payments. Step 2 Figure out how you will finance the purchase. The loan works the same as a car loan except the amounts involved are much bigger. If your credit is good, you will get a lower rate and pay much less over time. If your credit is m
Buying a semi truck in some ways is like buying any car — you have to be careful about your purchase and consider all of your needs. However, buying a semi is also much more of a business decision and can be much more complicated than buying a personal automobile. Step 1 Make a business plan. Big trucks are big business, or at least they can be. You need to plan your purchase around the idea that this is your first and biggest business decision. You need to have a business plan that will help you and the bank know how you will be able to afford your rig. At the very least, you should have some jobs and/or contracts lined up to prove a large enough income to pay for your truck. Step 2 Chart out other costs such as gas, insurance, repairs and taxes. Take your business plan and a copy of your credit report and shop around for a good loan. The companies that sell the big trucks can offer financing, but they often charge a higher interest rate. Step 3 FInd a dealer. Once you have secured f
