About Bob Stephens Expertise If you need advice on truck and trailer purchasing, DOT regulations, start up costs, I can help. I also can help new drivers pick a company thats best fits them, what to look for in a company and what to expect if your new to truck driving. If your starting a business, what commodities to haul, working with Brokers and more.
Experience 16 years in the Trucking Industry. 8 years as an over-the-road driver traveling cross country. 4 years as a local driver in Chicago and Tampa, Fl. 4 years as co-owner of a small trucking company.
Organizations American Trucking Association
Education/Credentials AA, 1991, Liberal Studies, Purdue University
Awards and Honors Numerous Safe Drving Awards with the American Trucking Association.
Question KNOW SOMEBODY THAT JUST PURCHASED A TRUCK, SAID E.P.A. HAD HELPED HIM WITH MORE THAN 50% OF THE VALUE TO BUY THE TRUCK WITHOUT HAVING TO PAY IT BACK. CAN THAT BE POSSIBLE? ALSO WAS TOLD THAT THE EQUIPMENT THAT YOU CURRENTLY OWNED HAS TO HAVE A WHOLE IN THE BLOCK ?? PLEASE ANSWER ME, AND THANKS A LOT FOR UR ATTENTION TO MY QUESTION.
Answer Hi Frank.
I'd like to know of the EPA program because I'll put holes in the blocks of all my trucks to get new ones! I know there are some programs out there to help with older trucks and in California, the EPA was giving some money to truckers that ship to Ports. This was to upgrade to newer trucks. If this person said that they got a new truck for 50% off, they're full of it!
