What is a 'Narrow, lightweight, one seat truck"?

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    Fatback Light Load Member

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    I start orientation with Prime in a few weeks. I asked what trucks they use and I was told, "lightweight narrow, one seated trucks" Alarmingly the recruiter didn't know what make or model. I can see the advantage of forgoing the passenger's seat to save on weight but what is a narrow and lightweight truck??
    I assume a non-conventional Pete. Can anyone confirm/deny?
     
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    baby 8's. There are quite a few Prime drivers here that can tell you for sure but I think they only have 1 fuel tank, no passenger seat and a single smaller sleeper. I know there are threads that give actual truck model numbers. Check out Prime threads.
     
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    Did some research... The 340 is called a baby 8. Thx!
     
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    Sounds like one of these
     
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    Haha, Tiny. WTF, I can't find any pics of a 340 with a sleeper. all I can find are viocational day cab models....
     
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    Narrow, lightweight, one seat truck:

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    Youre never gonna pass inspection with that.:biggrin_25513:
     
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    For real. Theres no bunk restraint.:biggrin_25523:
     
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    You really want to take a chance with those super singles on that thing Fatback?
     
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    I found a picture of one. I have seen smaller sleepers as well.
     

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    Thx for looking, Jumbo. Much appreciated!
     
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