Best Choice For New O/O, Questions

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Cheers all, first post.

Been lurking for a long while, and learning a ton, so thank you all for this great forum. I've read Rawze's book, and am fully in line with the DIY nature of this forum. I started driving as a second career, and pulled chemical tanks as a company driver for 3 years learning the job.

Recently took a break from driving (left on good terms), to work on my little homestead, but ready to get back in the saddle, only this time I'd like to do it as an o/o. But before I buy a truck, I know there's still some things I need to figure out. Hoping to get some experienced advice.

My goal is to find a good used truck and drive it per Rawze's recommendations. With those recommendations as a starting guide (CM870/871, '08-'11 prostar) is there anything that might be different if its for tanker?

The company I drove for is who I would sign on with. The terminal is in WKY, and runs mostly Midwest, TX, and SE. Their system drivers are loaded to 78-79K probably 80% or more of the time. Very few empty miles.

Besides a raised 5th wheel, what differences should I be aware of for tanker? The WB on most of the company trucks I think are about 237? (Volvo) and 240ish (KW680's). Need just enough room for APU, Hose Rack, and a Hydra Chem system or roper pump. They run 75ga fuel tanks, and I think max weight needs to be under ~20k or less.

I've seen used truck prices starting to come down, and I think I can find a prostar in the 20-25K price range on the popular listing sites. I know it will take a lot more to get it road worthy, including a complete overhaul. What does a complete overhaul run these day$?

Sorry bit long on the post, just trying to give pertinent info for the questions raised. I appreciate any feedback, and if this has all been answered 50 times before, I apologize. I've done a bit of searching, and haven't found a lot pertaining to tanker. That might be the answer to my question in itself, but I didn't think it would hurt to ask.

Cheers!