Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Well, working for someone else has not gone well for me. I am a recent college grad, and am still living with mom and dad. I find this time to lend itself to best start something that can be "mine". I have recently bought and sold a few trucks, and it has worked out well for me. I like traveling, seeing other places, talking to people who enjoy trucks, farming, etc just as I do. I have been compelled to research becoming a dealer, as of date I have not found an immense amount of information on the topic that I deem useful. Therefore I am posting here. If you do not wish to post your responses feel free to send me a PM with your suggestions. I would be willing to call and talk if you believe that would be easier.
PS. I have found a 3-4 car wedge trailer, it is used, but is a dual tandem with oil-bath axels, What is your opinion of this, is this a good method, or should I start thinking of something different? I understand that once the business grows, there will come a point where I will have to pay someone to haul them for me, since I will need to be available at the lot.
My question is this: For those of you who have dealer’s licenses, what kind of hoops do you have to jump through?
Is it a good move it you want to do it part time?
Where do you find success with finding trucks, etc. to buy and sell for a profit?
Do you frequent the "Dealer" only auctions?
How is the best way to sell? If you sell on-line do you get away from having the free standing structure, zoning, etc like my state (Indiana) is requiring if I apply for a dealer’s license.
In the whole scheme of things, once I buy a trailer, and use my truck to haul the vehicles home, will I be better off than just hiring someone to do it for me?
In starting out how should one go about getting funds to buy trucks, set up a place of business, etc.
I am full of questions, these aren’t the end, but I am just looking for someone that is outside of my region (that I wont be competing with on a local level) for some advice, and direction in where to research. I am looking for any information that you are willing to give to me. THANK YOU
PS. I have found a 3-4 car wedge trailer, it is used, but is a dual tandem with oil-bath axels, What is your opinion of this, is this a good method, or should I start thinking of something different? I understand that once the business grows, there will come a point where I will have to pay someone to haul them for me, since I will need to be available at the lot.
My question is this: For those of you who have dealer’s licenses, what kind of hoops do you have to jump through?
Is it a good move it you want to do it part time?
Where do you find success with finding trucks, etc. to buy and sell for a profit?
Do you frequent the "Dealer" only auctions?
How is the best way to sell? If you sell on-line do you get away from having the free standing structure, zoning, etc like my state (Indiana) is requiring if I apply for a dealer’s license.
In the whole scheme of things, once I buy a trailer, and use my truck to haul the vehicles home, will I be better off than just hiring someone to do it for me?
In starting out how should one go about getting funds to buy trucks, set up a place of business, etc.
I am full of questions, these aren’t the end, but I am just looking for someone that is outside of my region (that I wont be competing with on a local level) for some advice, and direction in where to research. I am looking for any information that you are willing to give to me. THANK YOU
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