I'm trying to find a truck to get into intermodal hauling. What horsepower is recommended? What make and model do you use? Is a longer or shorter wheel base better for it. Are there any other things to consider that I dont even know I don't know?
What kind of truck to buy for intermodal hauling
Discussion in 'Intermodal Trucking Forum' started by TDevine729, Oct 4, 2014.
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not an intermodal driver. but are you home every night? or are you OTR? id local a nice shortish WB prob a 9 spd trans. them are HEAVY(if loaded) stupid light(if empty).
engine id go for a 13 or 15L engine. i would NOT use a MaxxForce(they hate idling)TDevine729 Thanks this. -
midroof and a 15 liter atleast 455hp. Like damutt said the can get heavy so insure your truck is light enough but strong enough to pull up to 46k although thats not likely .
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all of the container chassis that i have seen are spring, so expect ###### ride.
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yep aint that the truth.if you NEED a sleeper get one with a small one 36 inch
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On the shorter side wheelbase makes it nice when trying to drop the container back at the terminal if your going to be home every night get a day cab or even a small sleeper. Like semi said at least in the high 400 HP range. The freightliner models century, Columbia, are nice for there turn radius and the smaller volvos and prostars don't know first hand on the last 2 but freightliner yes I know first hand. Maybe something a little more areo to help on fuel since it'll be coming out of your pocket.
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Not sure about other places, but in GA most container drivers I see seem to be using whatever truck that was capable of starting up at the junkyard.
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