Need Truck Info on Volvo, Peterbuilt, and International's!

My co-driver and I currently have one of the old 24000 series KW T660 Studio Sleepers which we are going to be getting rid of and have some questions about the trucks we might be getting into now.

All information is greatly appreciated!

Some of the main things we are wondering (that I can think of right now):

1. Are the top bunks in the Peterbuilt and Volvo fixed in position or can they be raised and fastened up? (I already know that the international's bunk is fixed in the down position.

2. Is the mattress in the Volvo comfortable? I know its segmented so that it works for the benches when you open up the table but does that make it uncomfortable to sleep on?

3. How big is that table in the volvo? In the only picture I could find it looked very small. How much room is between the edge of the table and the back of the seat? Would someone who is pretty big be able to sit at it comfortably?

4. Do the Volvo and Internationals have wall type outlets like the Peterbuilts do?

5. Do the Volvo and Internationals cut off after 5 mins like the Peterbuilts do?


That's all I can think of right this moment but any information and/or pictures are greatly appreciated!

 

Do you drive for Con-way? I am pretty sure that Con-way orders them a set way.

 

Thank you for the information! I have seen inside of a Prostar before, it's just been a little while and I didn't remember the details for sure. I remember loving the amount of storage and the space inside. My big concern with them is that everyone says they break down alot and that the shops are awful. How long have y'all been in yours?

We? I thought you were solo? I must have missed you teaming up again. I haven't been on the forums much in a while.

I like what I have heard about the Volvo's for the most part. The table is a really neat idea. I am not so sure how I feel about an autoshift though. I don't really know much about them yet either though so I'm not gonna judge.

I have been inside a Pete and although I like that they are tall and wide, they didnt seem to have enough cabinet or floor space. I also don't like the 5 minute shut off timer deal but thats probably gonna be unavoidable soon anyway.

The reason I'm so skeptical about the internationals is that I heard the same thing as you about break downs but then I have also talked to a few drivers who have had them for long periods of time with no problems.

I talked to the head of truck assignment today and from what he told me, they are not getting rid of all the internationals, in fact he still has new internationals coming in. They have those and Volvo's coming in at the moment and the trucks for next year haven't even been confirmed.

At this point we are "approved to trade to a different team truck" it's just a matter of timing and figuring out what we want. He said we can wait until they finish giving the Volvo's to people with medical problems and then get in one of those or we can call anytime we are at a terminal or drop yard where they keep trucks and see what is available there and possibly get into something that way.