Okay, so I have some news to share. Some of you already know, but most of you probably don't. Several weeks ago I leased my own truck. This has been my goal from the beginning, and it's now a reality. Those of you who follow me on Facebook may have noticed that I haven't bitched about my truck constantly breaking down, and that's why.
I bought a 2013 Kenworth T660, and it's awesome! Granted, I have to pay for the fuel (imagine spending $800.00 every couple days on fuel. Welcome to my world) and any maintenance issues that come up are my responsibility as well. But I got to choose my truck, I have much more freedom now, and I'm making a bit more money than I did before.
From top to bottom:
1. Side view of the cargo box on the side of the truck. Gotta have my Utah logo on there somewhere. And yes, I purposely chose a truck that's red & white. Not gonna spend this kind of money on a blue & white truck.
2. Driver's side of the truck.
3. Front grill. This what you'll see from your rear-view mirror. Interestingly, this windshield has already been replaced (at about 4,000 miles). Stupid rock chips.
4. Overall view from the driver's seat.
5. Closer view of the dashboard. My Qualcomm/GPS is the box mounted on the right.
6. It's the view behind the wheel. I think it's probably obvious.
7. Look at the odometer. Yeah, it only had 19 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. Well over 15,000 miles now.
So, there you go. If you see me on the road, honk & wave!
Greg, we are so excited for you! Beautiful truck! However, we think you look good in blue and white. It will be easier to identify you on the road--we'll just keep our eyes out for the Ute decal on the side. Be sure to come see us if you get up our way. Marilyn and Craig
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Greg!!! And it's a beautiful truck - my dad was able to lease his own truck some years ago and switched back to a company truck, and then just recently leased a new truck again, so I know how exciting that can be. And a 2013 model??? You're riding in style now! :)
ReplyDeleteMarilyn, they tried to get me to take a blue truck. Just couldn't do it. Had to be red :)
ReplyDeleteMindy, it's hard being a company driver. The trucks usually suck. It is nice having a new one, too.
It looks great and well-maintained! I believe you got your money’s worth. I can’t wait till you ride it across borders. Just be sure to have it checked regularly to make sure that you’re safe. The GPS is convenient for you to not lose track of your trips. The paint job still looks fresh and brand new as well. Great find and money well-spent overall!
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