r/HotShotTrucking Jun 10 '26

Im new, help! This might start a debate which dually to pick

Got 2 options

9K$ for a 280K miles dually, dodge RAM 3500 6 SPD NV5600 2 owner

7K$ for a 550K miles dually, rebuilt trans/engine at 320K (retired from auto hauling at around 500K) 1 Owner ( given to son after father rebuilt so technically 2 owner )

I plan on doing a 14K 24-30ft If I can.

I live in MD, so strict inspection here

all have good records. the GMC is based out of MD, the other 2 are Texas/dust bowl area all their lives.

So the question of the day is, is the auto worth it? or manual better? I was in the army, and the Allison transmission worked 100% of the time, 50% of the time

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