What truck brand to buy

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  1. Dec 28, 2011 #1
    Furman

    Furman Bobtail Member

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    Hi
    My name is Roman, and I just finish CDL school. Right now Iam looking to buy a truck with sleeper and realy i dont have a clu what to buy. Most my frends have a Volvo but me ,some how I am more intresting in Kenworth 2007 T2000. Also i learn that i should dodge a volvo engines and stay with Cummis or Detroit. What about the caterpillar engine ? The T2000 has one. Is this good choise ??

    Thank you
     
    Furman, Dec 28, 2011
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  3. Dec 29, 2011 #2
    mike91118

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    t2000 are a good choice but i would wait since your new to the bizz what company did yyou pick
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2011 #3
    blueknightnc14

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    get a MACK a MACK or a MACK and if you cant find one of those then get a MACK :)
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2011 #4
    Bill104

    Bill104 <b>Pepsiholic</b>

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    Kens are a good truck and I love the.power of a cat, but like someome else said back up a second and go drive for some one else, decide if you really like it or you will lose arse
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2011 #5
    Bigarmin88

    Bigarmin88 Road Train Member

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    You just finish trucking school and already you want to be an O/O,bad idea.:biggrin_25513:

    There no insurance company out there that going insured you and DOT an't going issue any numbers!
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2011 #6
    BanditTrucker

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    totally false, lots of people i know went o/o right after getting their cdl.

    insurance is just way more expensive until u get a few years exp.
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2011 #7
    rogueunh

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    100% not true.
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2011 #8
    rogueunh

    rogueunh Road Train Member

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    As for the original question, it doesn't matter. Long as it has the specs you need and is in good condition.

    I have had International, Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack, Volvo. They all did the job.
     
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  11. Dec 29, 2011 #9
    roadreeler57

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    Freightliner & Cat
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2011 #10
    roadreeler57

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    I started O/O in 83 & paid off 2 used tractors thru lease purchase plan...Don't tell me it can't be done
     
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