Buying a used truck and going from company driver to IC choice

Wow. If that's the case stick with a brand new cascadia. Just wow. Stick with a Detroit as far as emissions go. or you could find a company who appreciates a reliable truck. I don't know any more.

 

Doesn't Schneider as company have a #### ton of....wait for it...GLIDERS!

What's with the double standard lol

 

Private Owner, 2006 Freightliner Columbia CL-120. Must of the Truck has been upgraded & replaced. Receipts: Bose Ride Seat, Passenger Leather air ride seat, UltraCapacitor used to start truck Vs battery. Rebuilt- Transmission & Differentials, (both= anti friction), Drive Line + components, Suspension, wheel bearings(anti friction). Composite Leaf spring front end, air ride rears, Lights upgraded to LED, Continuous flowing Oil Centrifuge, Haldex Air/Water/Oil Separator installed at the air dryer...and many more...satellite radio...etc...alternator, air compressor, radiator belt & Pully tensioners, crank shaft balancer, etc...

 

Man,i give it to you. You did your homework. Think of it this way. If you lease to a bad carrier and have a reliable truck you have options. If you lease to a great carrier and have a bad truck not so much. If you want to stay with SNI and are forced to be EPA compliant I would buy new. Cascadias and DD 15's seem to have the best track record. Still I smh. What a shame.

 

2006 is a emissions truck.

 

eh, no. The motor is not equipped using a catalytic converter, emissions Filter or requiring UREA. It does use the EGR Valve. (that was replaced some time ago, whereas far enuf back that im not promoting it.). Pound for pound...the truck is and has been profitable.

 

Just another mega lobbying with ata for csa, beyond compliance,etc. Don Schneider is turning in his grave. Next thing will be a IPO.