What kind of truck to buy for intermodal hauling

Discussion in 'Intermodal Trucking Forum' started by TDevine729, Oct 4, 2014.

  1. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    Where do you live?
     
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  3. Memphis10

    Memphis10 Bobtail Member

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    Anybody heard of someone running a 780 hauling cans?
     
  4. RERM

    RERM Road Train Member

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    Yep, one guy in the company I'm leased to, runs a white one with a D16 and Ishift....
     
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  5. Memphis10

    Memphis10 Bobtail Member

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    I always thought they would be too heavy
     
  6. RERM

    RERM Road Train Member

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    Oh, it's heavy, but he makes do....
     
  7. RERM

    RERM Road Train Member

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    In all honesty, we mostly haul containers, under 42K.....yes, I've encountered a couple of overweights, but 2 in 2 years...not bad...
     
  8. localyokal

    localyokal Light Load Member

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    LMAO aint that the truth. dont forget the two headed eagle on the side of the cab
     
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