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What sort of trucks does USA drive?

Discussion in 'USA Truck' started by Electric_Hyena, Apr 5, 2011.

  1. Apr 5, 2011 #1
    Electric_Hyena

    Electric_Hyena Bobtail Member

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    I'm just curious if I will be running manual, or automatics, as well what brands, models, ect I may encounter for over the road driving. I start training at C1 on the 18th and then USA has offered me a contract so I would like to familiarize myself with the potential equipment I may encounter..... Plus... I just really love trucks and want an excuse to go check out some trucks at my dad's work, assuming they have the same models. :)
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2011 #2
    Green Machine

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    You will see

    Automatic International Prostar
    Automatic International 9400i (being phased out)
    Manual International 9400i (being phased out)
    Automatic Peterbilt 386
    Automatic Peterbilt 387 (very few out there)
    Automatic Freightliner Cascadia (trucks came out right before manual ones)
    Manual Freightliner Cascadia (newest trucks that have been ordered/put on the road)

    I think that is all of the trucks USA has. Most likely if you would start with USA you would see the Prostar or maybe a freightliner.
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2011 #3
    Electric_Hyena

    Electric_Hyena Bobtail Member

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    Wow, thanks! This is really helpful. I appreciate you noting which ones are being phased out too. Time to do some homework and familiarize myself with these trucks. :) Thanks again! :biggrin_25514:
     
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  5. Apr 6, 2011 #4
    GuffBall

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    Why so many automatics? Is that the way all of the company's are going?
     
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  7. Apr 6, 2011 #5
    Green Machine

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    That was the original direction that started in 2007 with this company. But now the new 2011 Freightliners are 10 spds as the company is going back to 10 spd haha.
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2011 #6
    notarps4me

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    Slow ones that can't find home.:biggrin_25526:
     
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  9. Apr 6, 2011 #7
    Moose1958

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    There are a few Prostar's that have 10 speeds manual transmissions, as well as some Kenworth manuals.
     
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  10. Apr 6, 2011 #8
    Green Machine

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    I did not count any T Trucks (Trainer/Team Operated Trucks) as you will not get those as a solo driver (unless it is a temporary thing which has happened in the past).
     
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