Long nose please- company driver

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by CruzControhl, Dec 9, 2018.

  1. WHY NOT

    WHY NOT Light Load Member

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    I haul grain and went from a 2005 FL columbia 112 to a 98' W900L and really like the big hood. It doesn't turn as well as the short shaker but I get around everywhere fine and I actually prefer the visibility out of the narrow cab. Its nice being able to reach things to work on when 1/2 the motor isn't tucked under the cab. That and I love how the KW looks. Its nice hopping out walking away from the truck looking back and being proud of what you are in. So dont let anyone talk you out of a hood if thats what you want to be in.
     
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  3. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    If you don't turn around and look at your truck a few times while walking away you're driving the wrong truck.
     
  4. CruzControhl

    CruzControhl Light Load Member

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    So ive heard. Definitely dont want crap pay.
     
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    CruzControhl Light Load Member

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    Thanks. On the heavy haul video i thought using a truck to help pull another truck instead of pushing the load from behind would also be great but i know nothing about heavy haul to be honest.
     
  6. CruzControhl

    CruzControhl Light Load Member

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    Its nice being able to reach things to work on when 1/2 the motor isn't tucked under the cab.

    Yeah on the 15 fl i drive i noticed that. I thought to myself if they ever have to pull this engine it'll have to come forward before it comes up and out...must be a interesting process.
     
  7. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    First Class Services has one of the sexiest fleets on the road.
     
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  8. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    Farmers Oil and First Class Services have nice trucks. Their drivers compensation packages vary according to experience but does seem above par.



    Lots of hood haters around here. Makes me wonder why? So it's not your preference no big deal, an aero ain't mine no big deal. Only I don't flap my lips on the which is better cascadia or volvo threads.
     
  9. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I'm more a fan of regular hoods myself. I think the only way to get me into a long hood would be if it had a 3408 or a 12V71 under the hood :cool:
     
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  10. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    And better yet...a K19.

    For some reason, my "wink, wink" won't post.
     
  11. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Just the fuel mileage worshippers that can't wrap their head around somebody being able to make money 5mpg or able to see out of a truck that isn't today's version of the cabover.
     
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