
You found a deal. Some guy’s selling a cheap attenuator truck for $38,000, maybe $45,000 if you’re being generous with the definition of “good deal.” It’s got some miles on it, sure. The body’s got some wear, obviously. The attenuator system is an older model, but hey, it still deploys.

You submitted a competitive bid, and your selected pricing was sharp. The safety record looked good, and the crew has experience. On paper, you checked every single box the DOT required. Then you got the rejection letter—or worse, you didn’t get any letter at all, just silence while you watched

You know that sick feeling you get when you show up to the job site on Monday morning and realize something’s wrong? The gate’s been cut. Your trailer’s gone. And that $150,000 TMA truck you just bought six months ago? Vanished into thin air like it never existed. Welcome to