Lone Mountain Truck Leasing Negative Review | Here’s Why!
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Lone mountain truck leasing gets a bad rap sometimes. It’s so easy to spread and share bad news. My experience with lone mountain truck leasing was different. Check out my story. Stay Driven!
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Here’s what I wish I knew when buying a truck! czcams.com/video/kPhwl64mMNM/video.html
Do you know stick shift or can you do step flatbed with automatic transmission?
I give u a thumbs up.
I just finished paying off my truck I bought from Lone Mountain. I bought it new in 2016. Feels good to have her paid off
How many miles you have now and there is a warranty still?
How much did it cost?
@@akbmw8490 654,000 miles now but warranty went out at 500k. But it has taken care of me so far and should get a few more years before an inframe
@@firstnamelastname-gf4ds mine is a T680 it was 11500 down and $2600 a month for 5 years
Congrats! I imagine it does feel good, that's $2600 going into your pocket! You will be $31,200 richer this year. Wow!
Drivers that take care of there trucks are drivers that have better luck. Give your truck, get respect from your truck. Having a business mindset is always a must have being a O/O.
A truck is like a woman every time she goes to the store she needs something new 👍
Well said 😂
I had problems right out the gate with my truck but things got better along the way. I paid it off and it’s still running good I’ll get another one from lone mountain.
I bought 2 Lone Mountain Trucks and they were good used trucks. In my 4 years I had payments I fell short a couple times and they worked with me. I was happy with my experiences.
Was you a month behind
Great info. Always need to do alot of preventive maintenance. It's so much cheaper in the long run.
Definitely
Sorry folks, but I have nothing but GOOD to say about Lone Mountain!:
1. I leased a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia Evolution with 287 miles in 2017.
2. Steve walked me through the Lease item for item. It took about an hour or so.
3. They did absolutely everything that they promised to do.
4. If you go over a certain mileage you pay for the extra miles, but they credit it to your final payment. My final payment was $ 367.00.
5. After the last payment it took about 2 weeks or so to get the title in my name.
If I wasn't ready to retire I'd get a new Kenworth from them!!
Thank you for setting the record straight with lone mountain. I appreciate your honesty and insight 👍👍👍
My truck from Lone Mountain has been great. The only problem has been with the emissions stuff, but has never left me stranded. Did use the warranty for an injector that went bad. Only got a few more months to pay it off.
Nice!
Bro, Thank you for sharing your experience with Lone Mountain. Very honest assessment of a poorly reviewed company. Also, good advice on the inspection front. Knowledge is power! You keep posting and I'll stay driven. ☮️ from Cali.
Loved my experience with L.M., but I did my due diligence. They allow you to take it to your own shop for inspection, and I absolutely took advantage of that. Shop found a couple things wrong, and L.M. took care of them *immediately*. Used Cascadia, 435k on the clock at the time. Would have ZERO issue buying from L.M. again, in a *heartbeat*.
Did you take it to a dealer or regular shop?
@@cirjeex6412 I got my tractor (14 Cascadia, 13spd, dd15, with 498k) from the Ft Worth location, and drove it down to the Lonestar Freightliner dealership in Waco; my choice, I could have taken it to any shop I chose. They did an inspection, which was all good. I also had them dyno it, and it failed to complete dyno due to overheating; they identified an internal crack in the coolant reservoir. Took it back to LM, they replaced the coolant reservoir with a brand new one on the spot, and also reclocked my steering wheel at my request. Picked up my first load the next day, and never had a lick of trouble for the next 2 years I owned it.
@@DocHogan Thank you for the information. Would you say dealer inspection is better than non dealer mechanic shops? I am considering getting one from LM, but I am doing my due diligence first as it's a risky investment, given the current prices of used trucks.
@@cirjeex6412 I really couldn't say which is better, sorry. I think a lot is going to depend on which lot your truck is sitting. Ft Worth, for example, doesn't have a lot of choice for shops or dealerships, but if you pick up in South Holland, you've got about a million shops between there and Gary.
Yeah, getting a used truck, from LM or anywhere else, is a risk, no matter what. With prices what they are right now, both used and new...it REALLY isn't the time to buy at all.
@@DocHogan Thank you
Just Bought my truck and i'm not very mechanically inclined other than doing the standard "Pre-Trip". Once at the dealer i did that plus called a local mechanic to do a buyer inspection for $400. The mechanic came on site did a full walkthrough, crawled underneath the truck and even ran the regen to made sure it work plus checked for codes. Truck was clean and looked good to me but wasn't the case, still needed some "PM" and general maintenance on a truck with 500,000+ miles.
If you don't know jack shit about semi's do youself a favor and get a outside mechanic on Site! Don't trust the dealer! That 400$ is nothing when your buying a $30-$50k piece of equipment.
Agreed
@thelitemaster where Do I find a outside truck mechanic?
@@jiovonniepoole6090 who do u call when u truck break down? A nearby mechanic :). Google search semi truck mechanic shops etc. Call em and ask if they do "Buyer's inspection". The majority of shops do offer that. They'll send a guy to inspect the truck.... prices will vary!
Great point. Pay for the expertise.
I got 5 months on mines I had wiring problems and had to replace clutch and dc doser valve so far so good
Great video,,we always have lots of new drivers coming into the industry and these videos and how to videos seem hot right now
I have had my truck for eleven weeks and three days. I've spent $25,000 in repairs to keep this truck legal, much less reliable. I still have another $1,000~$2,000 to spend in the next two weeks for shock replacement. They wash the truck and I suspect use shitty paint to cover up all the defects.
LM tells you that you can put a truck on a dyno, but there is not a working dyno at the GA or TX location.
LM tells you that the truck is a "Martin" truck and the maintenance has been reliable. My mechanic who had to perform a top enginer rebuild, replace the shattered clutch, rebuild the fifth wheel told me that all the problems are due to "lack of maintenance".
Run away from these people as fast as you can.
you shouldve had the truck inspected before buying it, literally couldve called a diesel mechanic local in that area, paid him $200 to inspect a truck and be on your way. what you did was you showed up, look at it, signed the paperwork and drove off. bro thats on you
Always easy to blame the consumer. Any obligation for the seller to inspect the truck and make any necessary repairs before listing the vehicle for sale? Of course not. If someone is foolish enough to buy it like that then that's their problem? That's how these companies get rich because we defend their unethical behavior.
I thought my miles were high for the original turbo lol. 832k on my DD15 with the original turbo.
Good points though. Especially about the bad news traveling. You rarely see good reviews on anything because those people aren’t motivated to voice their opinion.
As far as maintenance goes, I get made fun of for not going the Detroit recommended 75k miles between oil changes lol. I go 20. Lol. The MOST I’ve done is 25k. Last 3 times I was home it was in the shop for mostly preventative stuff. Well, it’s going back for MORE preventative stuff THIS week. Lol. These trucks are what you make of them.
I cant believe Detroit wants you to go that many miles in between oil changes? It's the easiest, cheapest preventive thing you can do for an internal combustion engine. No matter what, the engine or the oil, it's gonna get dirty.
I send a oil sample off to a lab once a month
And base my oil/filter changes off the lab report
@@geoffreytofte4049explain how that works I need to follow this example please explain? Where do you have this done at?
Also got my truck from Lone Mountain and noticed the same thing. Spent 4 days there before signing the paperwork. Main reason for it taking that long was I had plates and elogs shipped directly to Lone Mountain and it took longer than expected to arrive and didn't want to sign paperwork until it got there so I could maximize profits until that first payment came do. Every day waiting I was out there inspecting my truck. And every day a few guys came in signed paperwork and left (some without even walking around the truck once). Few even popped the hood...
969k miles on original he400 turbo. Then it leaked coolant. Could’ve resealed it but I got my money’s worth so I replaced the whole thing.
A new truck can break down, and frequently do. So, the manufacturer and dealer should fix it, as long as it is still under warranty, for no cost. But here is the thing, a new truck being down can still be really bad, because of the opportunity costs, and fixed costs. Meaning, of course when its in the shop, its not making money. But, you got that new truck payment that still has to be made, and insurance etc., all of the things you pay no matter what. So, even though its fixed 'for free', its still gonna cost you money.
You have to work for a company that allows you to earn the money. If you take a truck to a bad company you will have a problem.
Great video great info.
Best off luck for your truck overall brother
turrrbooo turrrbooo turrrbooo - That should help it last longer
Sweet!
Thank you for this information
Some of the trucks have been damaged and repaired by the mega carrier so it won't show up on rig dig. You had better know what you are doing before you buy. I don't have that kind of knowledge.
Dude thanks for the reminder…. Thank you
Hey Mr Driven SALUTE 🇺🇸
I'm rooting for you!!!! We literally have the same truck and I have the original turbo 🤞🏽🤞🏽
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If you buy a brand NEW truck, no miles, no nothing and something comes up👀 something not right.
It happens a company I worked for bought brand new 2023 Freightliner cascadias it was in the shop ever 1-2 weeks for about 2 or 3 months because of regen problems it had to be forced regen until Detroit sent the dealership a solution imagine if you was an owner operator and that happened you would be out of work for months waiting on a solution
what were the requirements to lease the truck. i was told i had to be in business for so many years. ive been driving 5 years and am about to start my company
Any time you buy a used truck its a crap shoot, you can certainly tip the scales with a though exam, if you know what you're looking at. It behooves you to learn how it works, and what parts do what even if you ain't gonna wrench on it, so you can minimize being scammed by whoever IS gonna work on it. I think you did pretty good with that one.
One thing is if a truck was repossessed, you DEFINITELY do your due diligence, even if the truck is still fairly new. Neglect & abuse really take a toll on a commercial vehicle. The techs go through the truck with a proverbial fine-tooth comb, but there still may be problems that arise.
Hey one question....did you get the tire issues on the trailer resolved??
How easy or difficult is it to customize a semi truck cab? I am thinking of a semi truck cab which is longer by another 36inch than the normal ones, have a shower in place, a better cooking and refrigerating area? I am sure this is possible, but, is it worth doing this for all the money and effort that is likely to go into it considering that I prefer to be an OTR driver?
Yeah, you get someone like me who has zero mechanical skills, inspecting a truck taking off parts isn't going to happen. You have to build into your costs paying someone who knows what they are doing mechincally.
This wild I’ve only heard good things about
Do you still recommend them or do you know another company that is comparable and descent?
I did well with them but I’ve heard good and bad stories. Basically like buying anywhere, I think it’s an affordable way to get a truck and not overpay. I think they focus mostly on new trucks last I looked but that was a couple years ago. I don’t recommend a new truck truck note though. Hard to make enough to profit
Good video. I am about to do thar, pleasw inform me. Do i need a kind of insurance to move for the bob tail, What about put it under a company. Not having my own authority.
I hope your turbos last way longer than you expected. I just had a rough year dropping over 40k on my 2012 Volvo VNL that I decided to sell it and go back company driving.
900k you got a winner
2:40 I would love to know if he still owns the truck that he bought just because it was clean.
4:54 would you consider streaching the frame and putting a pusher axle on your truck?
Do you have a video or can point to resource about how to inspect a used truck for purchase? I am about to purchase a truck from LM and as oilfieldtrash turned trucker, I'll take any pointers anyone can give.
4:09 WHAT! 894,000 miles wow! I am sure your turbo will be fine tho.
I just called LM and was told they'er only leasing new trucks now is this true?
"slightly used" nice!!!
Jambo, greetings from Kenya. Hakuna Matata kaka!
Good luck with turbo:)
Bad reviews or not, ya can't beat their payment plans. Which Lone Mountain Location did you deal with? I'm constantly checking their inventory. Hard to find a decent stick. All autos.
Dallas
1:29 I think every video that you have been on the side of the road was because of the trailer and it kept popping tires.
Hey man, great vid! Carrier broker here. Would love an opportunity to talk shop if you have the time!
Next time take it apart and leave it there
It was a great truck 😂 I also understand they aren’t all great though. Likely helped a ton I deleted it less than a year later
$6500 down, $2200.00/40 months. For a 2019 freightliner with 596296 miles sounds too much. Am i wrong? Thats 95k$
in this economy its about right bro, this is where were at in joe biden economy.
What was your credit like?
What company would you recommend when I’m ready to buy a truck. With a budget of around $125k. This will be used for otr
I don’t know if I necessarily recommend a certain company or not, I would say don’t use a buy here pay here lot. It’s more about each individual truck and making sure either yourself or someone knowledgeable checks out the truck thoroughly before purchase.
I don’t know if I necessarily recommend a certain company or not, I would say don’t use a buy here pay here lot. It’s more about each individual truck and making sure either yourself or someone knowledgeable checks out the truck thoroughly before purchase.
I recommend staying doing what you doing..if you have 125k!!
@@gamo8510 excellent point
Hey! I have that same shirt 😂
Is it paid for now
Highly recommend 1st time O/O pay cash for their truck until you understand all the in’s and out’s of being an O/O.
Why NOT spend the bank $20--30k, and leave your money in your account for reserve. Let the truck pay for ITSELF.
@@pchange318 I think they both can work, however not having a truck payment puts less pressure on the O/O. There are so many risks involved in trucking, paying cash for a truck mitigates those risk. Again both can work, but when you’re in business you want to mitigate your risk and keep your overhead as low as possible.
I've paid cash for 3 out of 4 trucks, 5 trailers. Now that I look back at it. I would have used the bank money. Reserve money should cover downtown expense.
Every body buys from lone mountain unless they out of trucks which happens a lot. The problem is lone mountain doesn't do any pdf cleaning, no oil changes are fuel filter changes, air filter you get the point. For new owner ops which is lone mountain biggest truck buyers. It's just stupid business practice.
After all that it's a hit and miss I got a hit. Lone mountain takes them from big carriers as is and sales them. At fuking least service it lone mountain
Did you get any warranty? And how long did that last and what more did it cost you?
LM doesn't give a warranty on used trucks (they may have offered an aftermarket warranty, but I don't remember). Truck will have whatever remaining manufacturers warranty remains, if any.
Buying an used truck is like playing Russian rullet.
What is your point?
Are you on 6 north? I think I just passed you
That was me lol
I saw the shifter steering wheel and the shades. I slowed down in navasota so you could pass so I could get a better look. Be safe
Probably because they can't pay their bills
My Cascadia has been running really well when i got it in April 2021. I inspected everything and my truck was well maintained plus it was from Crete Carrier (still has the stickers).
Ive witnessed 2 other drivers and all they did was walk around and peeked inside the cab. They looked at me like Im crazy by looking under the hood.
Hey they're lot people like that, me I would be so Paranoid, I'd look at everything I possibly could. Maybe even pay the $400 or $500 to have a mechanic inspect it. I wonder how well those other guys trucks are doing today?
@@thomaskirkpatrick4031 the problem nowadays is when someone wants to be an owner operator they just look at the truck and take off without knowing what to check. There are so many owner operators that does not have the knowledge to fix nor inspect a truck
@@thomaskirkpatrick4031 however you will still need to take it to the mechanic to check the ECM and engine health
That's not lone mountain fault . This is driver fault to buying truck from them with out doing any research . Don't blame them they are trying to do their business you guys should be smart enough
I don’t believe you watched the video
@@DrivenTrucking believe I watched until end bro
@@alextrucker76 so am I to assume you are talking about other people or me? Because this was not about a negative review from me at all, in fact, precisely what you said in your comment is what I explained in the video which made it seem like you didn’t watch it
@@DrivenTrucking you I didn't talk about you
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Where is the info on loan mountain? Just a bunch of loud blah blah blah
I just finished paying off my 2nd truck with Lone Mountain. My 1st one, 2012 Volvo 720, cost me roughly $24K in repairs each of the last two years. It wasn’t LM’s fault, breakdowns happen. My 2nd truck, 2017 W9, has done great these past 56 months, except for $28K in repairs over past two months (rear main seal, all new injectors, etc etc etc). Again, not LM’s fault. Everything he’s talking about regarding operating account and taxes set aside, paid quarterly, is SPOT ON. Don’t neglect saving for repairs and maintenance and taxes. $28K about killed me, but I made it happen. You can too if you run hard, run smart, and manage your finances from Day One to retirement.
You look so much like John Krasinski, even sound like him.
That you for the info driver 💪🏼🤝🏽🫡
Great info 👍🏻👍🏻