Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

Question regarding buying truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by ashot1989, Jun 12, 2016.

  1. Jun 12, 2016 #1
    ashot1989

    ashot1989 Bobtail Member

    14
    9
    Nov 13, 2014
    Los Angeles, CA
    0
    Hello
    Question is about buying a truck
    i want to buy brand new truck thinking to get T660 im currently driving reefer west to the east and back.
    Want to get advise on combination of truck all the help will be appreciated
    Also if anyone knows better choice feel free to comment
    Thanks
     
    ashot1989, Jun 12, 2016
    ashot1989, Jun 12, 2016
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Jun 12, 2016 #2
    Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

    22,663
    121,166
    Dec 18, 2011
    Michigan
    0
    IT does not matter what brand of truck you get. It matters what you are going to do with it and what the specs are setup to haul that product/trailer with.

    Start learning about drivetrains and how to talk to dealers about what is the best fit for the job.
     
    Ridgeline, Jun 12, 2016
    Ridgeline, Jun 12, 2016
    #2
  4. Jun 12, 2016 #3
    gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

    8,786
    14,769
    Mar 5, 2012
    Ontario Canada
    0
    West to east only? You must get a long shiny flat top peterbilt with fast gears and a big motor. Don't forget the chrome and lights ...
     
    gokiddogo, Jun 12, 2016
    gokiddogo, Jun 12, 2016
    #3
    nonsense007 Thanks this.
  5. Jun 12, 2016 #4
    Bro_Dave

    Bro_Dave Medium Load Member

    527
    521
    Nov 5, 2013
    0
    With running reefer east-west you'll want a 500 hp engine and 13-speed transmission. Also get an engine warranty to cover the after treatment system emissions
     
    Bro_Dave, Jun 12, 2016
    Bro_Dave, Jun 12, 2016
    #4
  7. Jun 12, 2016 #5
    ashot1989

    ashot1989 Bobtail Member

    14
    9
    Nov 13, 2014
    Los Angeles, CA
    0
    With 500 Hp what axle ratio should i get 3.36 or higher? And will i get good mpg on that?
     
    ashot1989, Jun 12, 2016
    ashot1989, Jun 12, 2016
    #5
  8. Jun 12, 2016 #6
    gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

    8,786
    14,769
    Mar 5, 2012
    Ontario Canada
    0
    2.64 and 18 double over transmission with 11R24.5 is the only way to go.
     
    gokiddogo, Jun 12, 2016
    gokiddogo, Jun 12, 2016
    #6
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.