Best truck for long haul

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by johnm223, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    That may have nothing to do with the truck.

    But I agree that a good seat and mattress make a world of difference. A "Twin XL" mattress fits perfectly in most trucks.
     
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  3. MNdriver

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    07-09 seem to have the most EGR problems. That's also when the DPF filters got stuffed into the trucks. The earlier models showing more issues than the later.

    10-11 have the best reports from people and the 2012 and newer seem to be showing the emission demon dragon again.

    04-07 had EGR's and that can be expensive.

    03- older trucks didn't have the EGR.

    The transition periods you can find exception toward both directions it seems.

    Why I am looking at a truck for under $10K.
    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/entry.php?b=5184
     
  4. Dexterr

    Dexterr Medium Load Member

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    Volvo is very roomy, and nice looking rigs if you plan on getting one, make sure it has a cummins, some have electrical issues but not all, good luck.peterbilt is great too love the exterior and the ventless window so glad the boxy dash is long going,
     
  5. Quickfarms

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    This is interesting but if you want to do cross country long haul but are not going to get a carb compliant truck will that hurt you from a business perspective?
     
  6. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Most O/O could care less about being carb compliant.
     
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    I resemble that remark, because I could care less if California falls off into the ocean. I haven't been there in 3 plus years and don't see myself going back anytime in the future.
     
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    They are building a wall around that place, rumor has it the governor sold it to China.
     
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    Awesome :biggrin_25519:
     
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