Need some help on TMC trucks

Dont forget dedicated has more empty miles and thus better mpg. The 3.36 is better if your trying to go 70 mph tho.

 

I was not dedicated, just specialized. I would go out loaded and work my way back with loads, Dedicated would just go out(usually to a port) and get back as fast as possibly empty to grab another. The only times I would go long distance empty was with an RGN and that was not everytime just some. With a flat and step I was loaded all the time no matter what it was! I do agree that the 3.36 is much better trying to run 70 and keep your RPMs low, obviously, but it was just that much of a difference between my first truck and my second. Also my first truck would burn maybe 2 gallons of oil at the 40K mile mark and my specialized truck would burn about 3. The first would not need a gallon until I hit my 18-20K mile mark then every 10K after and my specialized truck would need one every 10-15 depending on what time of year and my idling since I was out 2-4 weeks instead of my 1 week at a time where I never idled unless it was below that 15* point.

 

Their site says 3:36 rear ends.

 

I wouldn't buy a used TMC truck ! Maintenance program isn't what you think . Plus unless the particular truck your looking at was based near or regularly routed through Des Moines , Indy,or Gaston it probably saw less than stellar maintenance even by TMC standards ! Stop looking for a Cadillac truck and get something that will put money in your pocket . Remember "Chrome don't get you home "! JMHO

JD