Instant O/O and Load boards

Well, maybe I was unfair in calling the columbia junk. I drove a 2006 columbia at Arrow until May of '08, and it was about to fall apart (but then....... it was an ARROW columbia). To me it just seemed a little small to do the job I was asking it to. The interior *seemed* a little smaller than the 2001 Century I drove for Garero Trucking in SoCal (the company who decided in the two months I drove for them that they would not pay me-- CA Dept of Labor Claim, they are collecting now).

I liked the Century because it was easy to drive, but really shook like crazy, hence the monikor: "FreightShaker". But both were decent on fuel with those Detroits. So, they would definitely be good for fuel savings as long as the engines are in good shape. The only other truck I drove was a Pete 379 at TMC for the very short time I was with them. Should have never left, although with the current happenings there, I'm sure I would be gone by now. That Pete was just sweet, but with the weight and that Cat in it, I'm sure the Shakers got better mileage.

I cant make the decision for you obviously with my minimal knowledge (but I can sure as hell live vicariously through you), but I guess I'm attracted to the KW because I would guess that it has more room to live in it, which I suspect that most O/O's have to do, especially in this economic downturn, in order to support the truck and make a few bucks.

Wish I could be there driving again.

 

In general most truck owners would agree that KW and Pete's offer the most bang for your buck. They generally hold their resale value longer and offer more comfort in ride than FreightShakers. Also, they usually hold together better and longer.

There's a forum member here that has a KW T600 that's averaged over 7mpg throughout its lifetime. I think that truck is a '96 and still making him money (although he's the 3rd owner, IIRC).

 

There you have it, Pharm!!!

 

Isn't she DREAMY??

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HAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!!

 

How 'bout this bad boy? Enough room on board for the wife and kids, too.

 

Hmmm...... sell the house or end the apt lease, move into the truck...... live at T/A.....

haha!!

Only two problems I could see with that MONSTER:

1) Fuel mileage is probably in the crapper
2) Trying to cram that BEAST into one of those tiny little "Loves" or "Pilots" that litter the freeways of America.